Weather permitting, our ceremony will be outdoors on the VMFA cafe terrace, and the reception will be inside the VMFA with balcony access.
Cocktail attire, though keep the weather in mind when choosing your attire for the day. We recommend lighter, breathable fabrics, and feel free to wear a sunhat for the ceremony. The ceremony will be outdoors with only partial shading (but if it's too hot we will move indoors). The reception will be indoors with balcony access.
Yes! Parking will be free for all wedding guests. Rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are also readily available to get to and from the venue. View the following link for the VMFA's detailed driving/parking information: www.vmfa.museum/visit/directions
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at Courtyard by Marriott: Scott’s Addition. Please use the following link to reserve your room online: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1704223519370&key=GRP&app=resvlink You can also call the hotel directly at 804-877-0010. Please reference the Famodu-Messer Wedding and be sure to book your room before 12 am Friday, June 7th in order to receive the discounted rate! If you would like other hotel recommendations, and/or info about where to book an Airbnb or Vrbo, please reach out to Alex or Abby! Our wedding venue is surrounded by fun neighborhoods with tons of rental options.
Due to the nature of the venue and size restrictions, we cannot accommodate guests under age 21 on our wedding day. Feel free to reach out with any questions!