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Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Norfolk, VA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 33 Reviews
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    Emma B. Sent on 05/17/2022
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    Amazing venue!!

    We just had our wedding at the Hermitage, and had the BEST experience possible! Jennifer was so easy to work with, she was always super responsive to my MANY questions, the other staff were very helpful, and the day went off without a hitch (as far as I know!). This is by far the MOST beautiful venue in the area, and our guests absolutely loved it.

    I will note, for those considering it, that you will need to rent ALL the equipment, so take that into account when budgeting. Even so, well worth it, because our day was breathtaking, and I would not change a thing!
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    Molly R. Sent on 06/11/2022
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    Gorgeous Venue, Friendly Staff

    Our wedding day at the Hermitage was an absolute dream! Jennifer was easy to work with and always responded in a timely manner. The venue itself could not be more beautiful! Between the water, the garden, and the museum, it is perfect! We really loved that the Hermitage is kind of DIY in that you are only renting the space and have to bring in your own caterer, design, etc. It was so nice for us to make it our own - but this would have been next to impossible without a planner (We worked with Ashley with Soirees by Lauren and had an amazing experience and she knew the Hermitage in and out!). Also, I would highly recommend paying the additional $500 for an hour more time for your wedding if at all possible. The city of Norfolk has a quiet curfew and music has to be off at 10:15pm. We moved our start time up to 4:30pm and I have no idea how we would have gotten everything in otherwise. We couldn’t recommend this venue more - it was everything we wanted!
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    Whitney J. Sent on 02/20/2022
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    Perfect wedding venue!

    The Hermitage was the perfect spot for our perfect wedding - we can’t thank or recommend the whole team there enough!! The setting is just beautiful - on the water, a truly one of a kind home turned museum, and gorgeous gardens make for a breathtaking wedding venue. It is very DIY/BYO everything - rentals, caterers, planning, etc - but if you're up to the challenge or hire a planner its definitely worth it!! We had the most incredible day of our lives at the Hermitage!!

    Hermitage Museum & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much for this amazing review! You designed a gorgeous wedding, and we still have people asking what vendors you used. We're so glad the day turned out beautiful for you both, and we wish you all the best in the coming years!
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    Jake M. Sent on 02/04/2022
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    Everything was amazing!

    Hermitage was very understanding when we had to push our wedding back because of Covid. We are very grateful for it as all of our grandparents were able to join us! Jennifer was amazing and ready to help us every step of the way.
    We had an August wedding and we were slightly worried about the rain and thunderstorms, I asked for Jennifer’s advice the day before the wedding trying to decide if we should add extra coverage for the dance floor and she was very kind and understanding, she listened to me and discussed the situation and made me feel much better. So we ended up not covering the dance floor and had amazing time dancing under the starts at night.
    Loved everything about this place! Highly recommend.

    Hermitage Museum & Gardens's reply:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We loved working with you both, and are so glad the day turned out perfect. Wishing you both many years of happiness!
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    Kyndall H. Sent on 10/13/2020
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    Ceremony and reception venue

    The hermitage was amazing and so beautiful! It rained on and off all day and the pictures are still stunning because of the amazing greenery and vintage looking locations throughout the venue. Sarah was such a huge asset to making this wedding happen, from always answering every question I had to being there on the wedding day to hype us all up and make sure we had everything we needed! I can’t say enough good things about this amazing venue and the staff that I was able to work with(shoutout again Sarah!) it was the most perfect day!
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    Bri L. Sent on 10/13/2020
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    Amazing experience!

    Sarah and the team at the Hermitage were amazing! My experience was perfect, they were accommodating and helped make the day nothing short of perfect.
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    Emma M. Sent on 01/07/2020
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    Fairytale Venue

    The Hermitage Museum and Gardens is Norfolk's hidden treasure. Tucked away on the Elizabeth River, there is not a more romantic spot. The Hermitage supports a variety of artists so it truly is a fantastic venue with amazing, vibrant energy. The beautiful tree in the back is the perfect anchor, the patio is the perfect dance floor, and the shipyard in the distance is so romantic. The women who coordinate the venue are delightful and very responsive. On the practical side, they have very clean renovated bathrooms and the property is well lit! Their dates fill up quickly so get on their calendar!
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    Mary A. Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Simply beautiful

    This venue was amazing! Lil is very easy to work with and super helpful. The venue is beautiful for a November wedding great view of the river! It was simply magical, best day ever!
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    Amie S. Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Wonderful experience

    Our wedding was everything we ever wanted thanks to the Hermitage and their staff. They bent over backwards to help us reschedule due to an impending hurricane and ensured that our big day was a success. If only we could host an event with them every year!
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    Kayla Sent on 05/30/2018
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    Where could I possibly start?! First the venue is absolutely gorgeous! If your looking for a venue that doesn't need a lot of decorations this is it! The overall beauty of the venue makes you not want to do too much. Also Lil is the event coordinator and she is the best ever! She is professional, courteous, and nothing but a joy to work with. She had plenty of sound advice to offer and that led me to more amazing vendors. I'm so blessed to had been able to use this venue. Look no further than the Hermitage. It's worth it!
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    Christopher Sent on 11/24/2022
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    Awesome outdoor venue

    If you are looking for the best place to host your event in Norfolk, you found it! I am a professional DJ and I work a few wedding events here every year and already have some lined up for next year. Before this year is over, I wanted to take the time and share with all review readers how grateful I am for the opportunity to be able to collaborate with such a great venue and the talented team that makes magic happen every time I am there. They communicate well with vendors, everything is always clean and looks amazing, and the layout options are awesome. The waterfront backdrop makes for the best sunset pictures and videos. They surely go above and beyond for their clients to have the best time ever. Go see for yourself, book your event here!

    Chris “DJ Karizma” August | DJ Karizma Entertainment LLC | www.karizma.bz
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    Meredith Sent on 01/16/2018
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    I knew I loved the Hermitage years before I was engaged and humored the idea of one other venue in Hampton Roads before realizing that the Hermitage was the only venue for me! The clear downsides of the venue are that there are no indoor accommodating spaces for a large wedding but the Gardens as a whole make up for that! My guests loved the space and enjoyed the tent on the gardens overlooking the James River. Lil Acosta was great and helpful through every step, listening to all my questions and responding quickly. I am so thankful for a helpful coordinator with a beautiful venue! Get married at the Hermitage, you won't regret it!
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    Victoria Sent on 11/05/2015
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    I recently booked my venue with the Hermitage Museum and Gardens and the pictures online do not do it justice! I was so amazed by how beautiful the grounds were and how knowledgeable the staff were. I loved every minute of the tour and cannot wait to get married next November!
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    Kelly Sent on 10/20/2016
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    We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting for our wedding. Everyone we worked with was absolutely lovely, and it was just a perfect night! We couldn't have picked a better place!
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    Michelle Sent on 06/20/2016
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    The Hermitage is where it is at! We loved it there. It was exactly what we imagined our wedding to be like. Lil from the Hermitage is great. She is helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. It is so beautiful there and makes for a fun atmosphere to get married. The Hermitage has now become one of our favorite spots in Hampton Roads. It is an awesome place to check out on its own.
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    This venue is absolutely incredible. I'm so excited to have both my ceremony and reception in such a beautiful space. The staff is extremely accommodating, informative, helpful, and all around genuine people.
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    Kathryn Sent on 07/02/2016
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    We loved the Hermitage! Everyone we worked with was great and the location could not be beat. We, apparently, were one of the first couples in their history to do the entire ceremony and reception without the use of a tent and it could not have been more beautiful. Also, consider not getting married on the weekend and you can spend a good chunk less.
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    Christine Sent on 06/22/2016
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    This was the only venue we looked into after seeing the pictures on Wedding Wire. It was absolutely gorgeous and we fell in love with it immediately. The weather was beautiful the day of our wedding and we were able to utilize most of the grounds (east garden, rose garden and shoreline) for our wedding. Guests commented on how breathtaking the scenery was -- we didn't really need much ceremony decorations because the venue is beautiful enough. They wedding coordinators - lil and cassie are awesome as well - met with us when needed and very responsive via email. I'm really glad we had our wedding there!!
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    Liz Sent on 11/03/2014
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    The Hermitage Museum and Gardens was a lovely venue for our daughter's big day. Having the Bruce Munroe LIGHT art installation as a part of her day was a unique and spectacular addition to the already lovely ambience of the Hemitage Museum and Gardens. The staff were so eager to make my daughter's wedding special!
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    Absolutely stunning place to have any kind of event!!! The people are wonderful and accommodating and the venue itself is breathtaking!! Well done!!
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    My husband and I grew up in Norfolk and wanted the perfect place to celebrate our special day. The Hermitage was beyond perfect! It is a hidden gem and has some of the best water views of the area. The staff was super friendly and easy to work with...especially Lil. They were very responsive to any questions we had leading up to the day of our wedding. I highly recommend this beautiful venue!
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    Sarah Sent on 07/31/2012
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    With a beautiful historic home, immaculate gardens, and a breathtaking waterfront view, there couldn’t be a more perfect setting to host a wedding in Hampton Roads. In addition to a romantic setting, the Museum's staff is AMAZING to work with… they are organized, flexible, and really helped guide me through the wedding planning process. I HIGHLY recommend The Hermitage Museum & Gardens to anyone planning a wedding or private event!
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    Our wedding at the Hermitage was amazing (and Lil who coordinates their events was extremely helpful). They even offered a 10% military discount which we greatly appreciated. However, the cost of the wedding exceeded our original budget when you add in the rental fees. It would be nice if the venue would allow you to price check other rental companies besides Distinctive Event Rentals. Overall though, our wedding day couldn't have been any better :) The Hermitage is simply breathtaking!!
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    Samantha W. Sent on 05/11/2022
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    We loved getting married at the Hermitage!

    We got married in April when the gardens were very green and the purple Wisterias were blooming. The staff worked well with us to make sure we were ready to go and their list of suggested vendors were all fantastic. There are strict rules about decorations and exits but we found this wasn’t really an issue for us. We received many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and unique the venue was.

    Hermitage Museum & Gardens's reply:

    Congratulations again to you both, and thank you for such a lovely review! The wisteria only makes an appearance for two weeks maximum each year, so I am thrilled that the timing was right for your wedding. Wishing you much joy and love!
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    Kristine V. Sent on 06/27/2021
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    Beautiful and romantic

    This wedding vendor is absolutely stunning. We were able to pull of an Alfresco wedding on the grounds and the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were just stunning. All of our guests have raved about the “feel” and “vibe”. We love that we are the only wedding on the day we chose so it is really intimate and about you. So happy we picked this venue 💗

    Hermitage Museum & Gardens's reply:

    Hi Kristine! We're so glad you and Geoffrey enjoyed your wedding here at the Hermitage on 5/21/21! The weather was absolutely perfect, and the love surrounding you all from your family and guests was just beautiful. Best wishes!!
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