A Modern Wedding Venue in Charlottesville VA

Weddings

Apr 20

Erika and John found an ideal intimate wedding venue in Charlottesville VA. Old Metropolitan Hall combines old and new for a unique approach to modern weddings. These photos are a great example of the artistry that’s possible at this venue.

A groom kisses a bride's cheek outside a wedding venue in Charlottesville VA.

Modern Wedding Venue in Charlottesville VA: Old Metropolitan Hall

Erika and John chose a wedding venue in Charlottesville VA that balances modern and historic details. Old Metropolitan Hall is located amid the historic buildings of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. The charming old-fashioned storefront helps it blend into the neighborhood’s atmosphere.

A bride looks at a wedding dress hanging in a window in a getting ready suite.

A bride's shawl lays beside a glass of wine on a piano in Old Metropolitan Hall.

A groom smiles as a bride walks up the aisle in Old Metropolitan Hall.

Wedding guests watch a ceremony from tables at a wedding venue in Charlottesville VA.

The interior is decidedly different. Without clashing with the historic neighborhood, the space is designed to feel fresh and modern. A wall of mirrors reflects ample natural light in the ceremony space. The reception area includes a classic black and white dance floor and warm wood features.

A bride and groom hold hands during a Charlottesville wedding ceremony.

A bride and groom kiss out front of Metropolitan Hall in Charlottesville's Downtown mall.

A bride and groom hold hands as they cross the street in Downtown Charlottesville.

A bride and groom walk past the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville.

Old Metropolitan Hall is ideal for a small to midsize wedding with capacity for up to 80 guests. It’s a good space for mingling with your closest people. Depending on your wedding date, the rental fees at Old Metropolitan Hall range between $1,950 and $3,950. That puts it on the more affordable end of the spectrum for Charlottesville wedding venues.

A bride and groom speak with guests during cocktail hour at a wedding venue in Charlottesville VA.

Wedding guests enter a reception in Old Metropolitan Hall.

Origami cranes decorate a Charlottesville wedding venue.

A bride and groom laugh during their first dance at Old Metropolitan Hall.

Creative Wedding Photos

As a photographer, I loved working in this wedding venue in Charlottesville VA. The space is relatively minimalist and well-lit. It also has some cool features that make taking photos a lot of fun.

A mirror reflects a bride and groom kissing on a dance floor.

A groom laughs and leans on a bride's shoulder during a wedding toast.

Guests sit down to a dinner at an intimate wedding in Charlottesville VA.

The wall of mirrors was a great element to experiment with during the ceremony. Take the photo of Erika walking up the aisle, for example. Typically, you only get to see the groom’s reaction in a photo like this. Thanks to the mirror, you also see the joy on Erika’s face. It’s dynamic and tells more of the story of that moment.

A bride models a custom necklace with her last name on it.

A bride and groom cuddle in the corner of a wedding reception.

A bride dances surrounded by wedding guests.

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