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Reception
$8,500 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
Reception
$7,000 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person

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There’s a wedding and then there’s a wedding. When you get married at Kimpton
The Forum Hotel, you and your loved ones will be attending the latter.
Each of our unique venues, both indoors and out, creates a beautiful stage for your
special day, from our grand ballroom and intimate wine room to our spectacularly
manicured Event Lawn, majestic Thomas Jefferson Garden and beyond.
Discover your perfect wedding venue in
Charlottesville, Virginia. Our packages are
designed to allow you the choice of (3) inspiring
spaces to make your wedding dreams come true.
From an epic reception in the breathtaking
ballroom, to a breezy ceremony on our event
lawn, and a memorable rehearsal dinner in
L’Orangerie, the indoor and outdoor spaces
at The Forum Hotel are as distinctive as they
are charming.
The venue rental package includes your choice
of any indoor and outdoor ceremony location,
cocktail hour and a full reception.
Exclusive use of (3) thoughtfully designed spaces:
• Grove Ballroom
• Grove Ballroom Terrace
• Jefferson Garden
• Viburnum Garden
• Oak Room
• Event Lawn
• Camellia Promenade
• Case Study
• Outdoor Amphitheatre
• C Suite Terrace
Package Inclusions:
• Complimentary suite accommodation for the
couple on the wedding night. The Ever-After &
Luxe Food & Beverage Packages include 2 nights
• Continental breakfast for couple in suite
• Private menu tasting & personalized
catering consultation
• Premier access to the property for an
engagement, wedding, or pre-ceremony
photoshoot on a scheduled date
• Guest room amenity for couple on
wedding night
• Preferential guest room rates for wedding
attendees based on availability
• Chairs, tables, linens
• All glassware, plate ware, and serve-ware
• Dance floor
• Portable bars

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$7,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

50,000 sq. ft.

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Kimpton The Forum Hotel

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
3 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Weddingwire
5.0/5 3 reviews
Google
4.5/5 129 reviews
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Sazza R. Sent on 06/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Welcome Reception and Stay at Kimpton

We are a Darden couple who wanted to get married in Charlottesville. The hotel is beautiful and the service we received was amazing. They upgraded our suite for free and welcomed us with champagne. Most of our guests stayed there and were very pleased with their experience. We also hosted our welcome reception in the Jefferson room and the indoor/outdoor space was perfect for that. We did our wedding ceremony at Castle hill Cider and provided shuttle to our guests. It was easy working with the hotel for the entirety of the process.
J
Jeff W. Sent on 07/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue

Our wedding reception at the Forum in Charlottesville was amazing--the professional and helpful staff, wonderfully decorated and organized space, beautiful venue, amazing rooms, and affordable price. We were very satisfied, our guests were impressed, and we highly recommend The Forum for your wedding ceremony and/or reception!
L
Lynne R. Sent on 06/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Welcome reception

We worked with several folks at the Forum while planning a welcome reception for wedding guests. Lynnae was extremely helpful and put us in touch with hotel staff who managed food service, billing, AV packages etc. The event exceeded our expectations, food was delicious and the service efficient.
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Lynnae Robison
Lynnae Robison
Wedding Sales Manager

Lynnae is a DC native who enjoys spending time with her fiance, step daughter and two dogs in her free time.

She has always had an affinity for creativity and design, leading her to the wedding planning industry. Her natural attention to detail excels in event planning and coordination. Her goal is to make the planning process as seamless as possilble for each couple she works with so they can focus on the moments and most importantly, on each other. With a can do attitude no request is too big or too small and she strives to make every couple's wedding dreams come true.

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Kimpton The Forum Hotel frequently asked questions

Kimpton The Forum Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Kimpton The Forum Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Kimpton The Forum Hotel includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Kimpton The Forum Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Kimpton The Forum Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Kimpton The Forum Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Kimpton The Forum Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Kimpton The Forum Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Kimpton The Forum Hotel is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Kimpton The Forum Hotel currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion, 1 gift promotion and 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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