About
A vintage wedding venue in Charlottesville, Virginia, Old Metropolitan Hall specializes in elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions. A newcomer to the wedding industry, the venue has been servicing couples throughout Charlottesville, Richmond and Washington, D.C. since 2016. Old Metropolitan Hall is located less than 10 minutes from the University of Virginia. Couples looking to treat guests to a classic experience should look no further than Old Metropolitan Hall!
Facilities and Capacity
Old Metropolitan Hall can accommodate up to 150 guests (depending on style of wedding). We offer two event spaces in which couples may host their ceremony and/or reception.
Our capacities:
Seated ceremony (upstairs): 100 guests
Seated reception (upstairs): 100 guests
Seated reception (downstairs): 40 guests
Cocktail style reception (upstairs and downstairs): 150 guests
Services Offered
Those who enlist the help of Old Metropolitan Hall benefit from the following services and amenities:
- Indoor and outdoor settings
- Event planning
- Event rentals
- Lighting/sound
- Setup
- Cleanup
Cuisine
Old Metropolitan Hall offers a list of some of the best catering groups in town!
Accommodation
Lodging is provided by Old Metropolitan Hall’s sister company, Stay Charlottesville.
History
Once home to the Metropolitan Cafe, a popular watering hole during the 1940s and 50s, Old Metropolitan Hall was artfully restored with 14-foot ceilings and era-inspired glass chandeliers.
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I can't say enough about the Old Metropolitan because I have loved visiting this area and have enjoyed the architecture for many years! It is a joy to see what they have done to this incredible, iconic part of the city and I look forward to classic weddings here in the future!
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