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Toll free: 800-365-9339
Local: 757-357-5182
What's an "Encore Bride" you ask? These are the brides in second + weddings…a little calmer perhaps than their less "experienced" sisters, a little saner, a little more "mature", often have their children involved and are looking for exactly the kind of experience Smithfield and Isle of Wight can provide to make their once in a lifetime (ok, ok, maybe twice!) day, really special!
Smithfield and Isle of Wight have unique wedding and reception venues, just right for an ENCORE BRIDE'S more intimate setting, such as the Smithfield Center, the Isle of Wight Wedding Chapel, the newly opened Windsor Castle Park, Saint Luke's Historic Church, Boykin's Tavern, The Courthouse of 1750, Hayden's Lane, Smithfield Station, The Smithfield Inn, and Mansion on Main B&B.
Plus Smithfield and Isle of Wight play the perfect host for rehearsal dinner locations and overnight guest accommodations (check out the newly opened Hampton Inn and Suites, as well as Smithfield Station, the Smithfield Inn and the wonderful local Bed & Breakfasts!). Local wedding vendors such as photographers, videographers, DJ's, bands, rentals, florists, bartenders, and event planners also abound in the area.
Says, Smithfield and Isle of Wight's Director of Tourism, Judy Winslow, "This is a different approach to the bridal business and there is a real untapped market out there! We are taking a humorous line of attack, but expect to see a huge return on investment because many, many weddings are 'do-overs' and no one else has focused on this niche!"
So….if you are looking to "Renew Your Belief in Love," give Smithfield and Isle of Wight a try!
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Smithfield & Isle of Wight County Tourism are pleased to offer
Hospitality Bags and Visitor Services to brides celebrating their nuptials here.
These personalized Hospitality Bags will be given to your guests as they arrive in their local hotel or Bed & Breakfast and will include:
• Our Visitor Guide listing all local attractions, restaurants and shops.
• A list of local activities taking place before and after your wonderful event.
We can also provide you with contact information on our local shops, attractions, accommodations and restaurants which may help you plan your special day.
Hospitality Bags are provided for a nominal fee of $1 per bag.
Contact Kathy Walls Mountyjoy at no.1_nonna@yahoo.com for further information.
220 North Church Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 356-9939
One of the premier conference community event centers in Hampton Roads.
Groups large and small will find everything you need for a meeting, conference, wedding or banquet at The Smithfield Center. Here you'll find a multi-purpose space for all your special events, featuring a flexible floor plan and the latest in audio/visual equipment. All in a naturally beautiful setting featuring a 2,200 square foot deck providing additional outdoor gathering space and an added dimension to any gathering. With its premier location overlooking the Pagan River in the beautiful, acclaimed historic district of Smithfield, there is no better place to enjoy and experience your event.
The staff at Smithfield Center also arrange events at several outdoor venues including:
Hayden's Lane in the Historic District:
Hayden's Lane, originally the driveway to Hayden Hall, has been made into an attractive mid-town park by the Garden Department of the local Woman's Club and provides a floral background for any occasion.
A brand new, riverside 200+ acre park located right in the heart of downtown Smithfield.
Memorial Lawn:
This area offers plenty of room for large wedding ceremonies (300 plus) and it is adjacent to the Smithfield Center so guests are just steps away from your reception.
Clontz Park:
Picturesque riverfront location for special events such as wedding ceremonies and family reunions.
130 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 356-9016
Originally modeled after the Capitol Building in Colonial Williamsburg, this restored building is owned and operated by APVA Preservation Virginia. The Old Courthouse is among the important surviving 18th-century buildings in the area is the original Isle of Wight County Courthouse, now preserved by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities with assistance from the Town of Smithfield.
The Courthouse is a unique and charming backdrop for your wedding or reception.
Smithfield Station
Waterfront Restaurant, Inn and Marina
415 South Church Street
Smithfield, Virginia 23430
(757) 357-7700
The Pagan was recently dredged by the Army Corp of Engineers and the channel is now maintained to a minimum depth of 10 feet, creating ample depth for vessels with 6-foot drafts to get up to Smithfield Station.
Smithfield Station was awarded NINE of Chesapeake Bay Magazine's "2010 Best of the Bay" Awards including: "Best Restaurant for Views," "Best Restaurant for Breakfast," "Best Restaurant for Burgers," "Best Restaurant for Crab Cakes," "Best Restaurant for Cream of Crab Soup," "Best Resort Marina," "Best Marina for Small Boats," "Best Marina for Natural Environment," & Smithfield as "Best Town for Foodies!"
For those who desire a water theme, have your ceremony on the deck of your boat or the dock at the Smithfield Station with a reception featuring a seafood menu following.
Overlooking the Pagan River, this unique establishment offers fifteen rooms in the main building, five rooms on the Boardwalk, two romantic suites in a one of a kind Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse as well as twenty two beautifully appointed waterfront rooms in its newly completed Lodge. Amenities include marina facilities, outdoor pool, restaurant and lounge. The menu specializes in seafood with a preference for Smithfield’s own Lean Generation pork, pasta, salads and lighter fare. Breakfast is available on Saturday and Sunday only. Award winning Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Package Plans are also available.
Hampton Inn & Suites - Smithfield
200 Vincents Crossing
Smithfield VA 23430
(757) 365-4760
FAX: (757) 365-4764
The hotel features: "Cloud Nine" - The New Hampton Bed Experience
Complimentary Hot Breakfast each morning
Heated Indoor Pool
Microwaves & Refrigerators
Additionally the hotel includes: 82 Beautifully appointed guestrooms, On-the-House hot breakfast daily, On-the-Run Breakfast Bags, Business Services, Complimentary Local Calls, Microwaves & Refrigerators in each room, Wireless high-speed internet access, Suite Shop, Indoor Pool, Hilton Honors points & Airline Miles with every stay, approximately 900 square feet of meeting space (that can be divided into (2) sections.
The Smithfield Inn, Restaurant & Tavern, B&B
112 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-1752
Originally built in 1752 and in the heart of the Historic District, the Inn has always been a source of hospitality. The New Smithfield Inn will offer lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday with Sunday Brunch and a special Sunday night family-style dinner from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Lunch, dine, or brunch in our new lush, colorful, and mesmerizing garden or the newly renovated tavern and dining room! We have rejuvenated our menus as well, bringing back our famous Sunday brunch, but this time with a New Orleans flavor to complement our treasured Smithfield southern cuisine.
The Smithfield Inn's Gazebo and garden may be the ideal location for your ceremony. Here the happy couple could exchange vows and friends and family in attendance may then segue into a reception on the grounds.
Spend the night in one of our historic rooms or suites and your made-to-order southern-style breakfast, will be prepared by Mozelle Brown, who has been with the Inn for 47 years.
17130 Monument Circle
Isle of Wight, Virginia
(757) 365-9771
Download information on Boykins Tavern's Wedding Package
A restored tavern and Museum originally built in 1762 is a significant local, state and national landmark.The site is available for small events. A classroom, conference room, the main floor tavern rooms and grounds are offered for rental.
Special opportunities may be available for group events at all County owned attractions including Fort Boykin, Fort Huger and the Isle of Wight Museum. Please contact the Manager of Historic Resources for further information at 757-357-0115.
Photo by Ralph M. Webb Photo by Barby Baker
Photo by Ashley McGinnis
2140 Garrison Road
Windsor, Virginia
(757) 242-6309
Located on a 100 acre family farm, your wedding can take place in the chapel or outside in the gazebo with blue skies and cotton fields as a backdrop. Here, you'll be treated like one of the family! Ceremonies can be tailored to you desire.
14477 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield
(757) 357-3367
Historic St. Luke's Church (circa 1632), buffeted by large shady trees, is the nation's oldest Gothic church of English foundation. St. Luke's is located four miles south of Smithfield's Historic District. It is the oldest existing church of English foundation and this country's only surviving original brick Gothic church. Its altar dressings and stained glass windows enhance the ambience of tradition and history. Christ Episcopal Church is the oldest church in the Historic District of Smithfield, dating back to 1831, and the only Episcopal Church in Isle of Wight County.
Mansion on Main Bed & Breakfast
36 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-0006
Download information on Mansion on Main's Wedding Package
Download further information on Mansion on Main's special amenities for weddings
Discover the delights of our down-to-earth atmosphere in a home built at the height of Victorian elegance (1889) and enhanced with modern day conveniences. Savor generous Southern hospitality and home cooked breakfast buffets.
The Mansion on Main is also available for a shower, wedding or small intimate reception in a lovely historic setting.
7410 Ft. Boykin Trail
(757) 357-0115
Fort Boykin Historic Park is situated high on the bluffs of the James River about six miles west of Smithfield. Originally named "The Castle," it was later named for Gen. Francis Boykin, a local merchant and one-time sheriff of Smithfield, who fought alongside George Washington. Construction was begun in 1623 to protect the colonists from the Indians and raiding Spaniards.
This beautiful, natural site is available for rental for your special occasion. A picnic shelter located at the entrance to the park can be rented at a cost of $25.00 for the day (there is no water or electric included with the price of the rental). Contact Isle of Wight County Parks & Recreation at (757) 357-2291 for reservations or further in formation.
Fort Boykin's is open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm seven days a week.
Smithfield Horse & Carriage, Ltd.
16490 Trumptown Road, Windsor, VA 23487
(888) 842-4407
Make your next event a memorable Dream-Come-True!! Just imagine, the beauty of a horse-drawn carriage for your wedding, anniversary, or any special occasion will convey a vision of true elegance and distinction! Call for reservations or a free consultation.
Wedding photographers:
Local Musicians:
(757) 342-1460
(757) 544-1100
Sound of Swing
(757) 287-1999
Bob Strozak
(757) 615-8231 or (757) 255-2408
DJs:
A Class Act Entertainment
(757) 218-7446
Arch Entertainment Group
(757) 559-1712
Baker Entertainment
(757) 813-1214
Music Makes You Happy DJ Services
(757) 544-9727
Smithfield Entertainment
(757) 356-1166
Tidewater DJ's
(757) 865-0020
Tent & Party Rentals:
S & B Tent Rentals
A local company offering a full line of tent and party rentals -
the highest quality products and services at competitive rates.
(757) 448-7327
Distinctive Event Rentals
Exceptional equipment for extraordinary events!
(757) 420-7000
Caterers & Local Restaurants:
Featured Vendors for Smithfield Center
See our Dining Page for a list of all our local restaurants!
Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe
(757) 357-0045 or (757) 880-7571
Banquet seating for up to 40 on second floor.
Tokyo & Thai Restaurant
(757) 365-9988
Olde World Tea Company
(757) 356-0832
Homemade Soups, Meat-Vegan Sandwiches & Wonderful Garden Sides. Seating indoors and out.
Upstairs area is perfect for a meeting, family get together, etc and there's WIFI.
(757) 357-6166
Don't forget to feed your wedding party! Box lunches available for delivery.
(757) 357-671-2020 or (757) 425-1010
An Upscale Swirl on a Foodie Favorite
Bartending Services :
Bar Maids 4 Hire
(757) 876-6849
Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB Staff:
Judy Hare Winslow, Director of Tourism
Lois Chapman, Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Cheryl Whitener, Visitor Center Manager
Terry Rhinier, Event Coordinator
Cheryl Ketcham, Farmer's Market Manager
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Smithfield & Isle of Wight CVB and the Isle of Wight Arts League are partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
