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C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s Welcome to Dover Hall, and our sincerest congratulations on your recent engagement! We’re elated that you’ve found our venue, and we cannot wait to embark on such a personal and significant journey together. Planning sophisticated weddings and high touch events is no small feat - but it’s our specialty.

Our team of event professionals will consistently stand by your side to help you navigate through planning to make the full process as seamless and stress-free as possible. At Dover Hall, we host curated weddings and stylized events in every season, ensuring that all the details are thoughtfully considered to guarantee your absolute presence and enjoyment of such a special and momentous life occasion.

Throughout these pages, you’ll find a plethora of information about Dover Hall weddings - from the history of the estate to our various picturesque ceremony locations to information about our artisan in-house culinary and beverage services. We hope you find inspiration as the beginnings of your dream wedding come to life at Dover Hall; we are so thrilled to share the experience with you!

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Weddings at Dover Hall Seasonal Weddings The Estate House

Wedding Day 06 09 11 13 15

The Queen Elizabeth Suite The Billiards Room The Ceremony The Cocktail Hour The Reception

Amenities + Process 18 19

Our Amenities Our Planning Process

Culinary + Investment 22 23

Thoughtful Cuisine The Investment

Weddings at

Dover

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Conveniently - and calmly! - situated approximately equidistant between Charlottesville and Richmond, Dover Hall was deliberately contrived with one primary purpose in mind: to entertain. The estate flawlessly marries the grandeur of days’ past with modern and abundant amenities in a sophisticated and residential setting to provide a truly exquisite and exceptional experience for you and your loved ones. Complete with an artisan in-house culinary and beverage program, Dover Hall provides an exceptional sense of luxury atmosphere and high touch service that will create an unforgettable wedding day and delight your guests for years to come.

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T H E

E S T A T E

H O U S E

Dover Hall is home to endless event opportunities, whether it be a sunset ceremony by the Reflecting Pool, an al fresco cocktail hour on the Blue Stone Terrace, or a grand reception in the Ballroom.

The estate warmly welcomes your guests, inviting them to explore a wealth of beautifully appointed rooms while indulging in the inexplicable detail and character behind its authentic and historic furnishings.

From preparing for the festivities in the expansive Queen Elizabeth Suite to dancing the night away in the regal Ballroom, memories are to be made around every corner of Dover Hall’s estate house.

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T H E Q U E E N E L I Z A B E T H S U I T E Immersed in abundant beams of natural light, the Queen Elizabeth Suite hosts your wedding party in an entirely private 1,600 square foot wing of the estate house. Located on the second floor, Queen Elizabeth creates a serene backdrop for ultimate rest and relaxation.

An incredibly intimate space, this suite additionally houses two unique, dual-story dressing rooms, perfect for enjoying light snacks and libations while hair and makeup services are under way.

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B I L L I A R D S

R O O M

A timelessly classic Teddy Roosevelt-era style trophy room, the Billiards Room is an elegantly refined space designed to keep your wedding party happily entertained before it’s time for the nuptials to begin.

Situated on the First Floor, the Billiards Rooms is an oasis, complete with a stately Monarch pool table perfect for passing the afternoon away. Indulge in thoughtfully curated snacks and libations in the Summer Kitchen across the hall while enjoying the ultimate comfort of Dover Hall. The Billiards Room is a Dover Hall staple, its magnificence never to be forgotten by your wedding guests as it creates a fantastic conversation piece while indoor cocktail hour ensues.

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C E R E M O N Y

Dover Hall is proud to offer myriad of unique ceremony locations, allowing couples to select a space that directly aligns with their individualized wedding visions. We can easily accommodate intimate ceremonies for 50 of your closest loved ones as well as vastly celebratory nuptials for up to 400 guests.

While the outdoor locations, such as the Reflecting Pool, Blue Stone Terrace, or TwoTiered Garden are most desirable on a temperate Virginia day, the Ballroom acts as an ideal indoor location in the case of any inclement weather. With a wealth of alternative ceremony backdrops, couples may also be creative and hold their ceremonies in the Rose Garden, the Cobblestone Courtyard, or any other space our estate grounds permit.

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C O C K T A I L

H O U R

Following the ceremony, invite your guests to explore the entirety of the Dover Hall estate house during an exploratory and immersive cocktail hour experience. Locally sourced ingredients featured in our artisan passed canapés will pair perfectly with our specially curated beverage packages – now featuring our very own Seven Lady Vineyards wines!

Pass through the First Floor of the Estate House while reveling in the opulence of Old World-style structures and accommodations. The Pub Bar is a picturesque space to grab a signature libation before indulging in our culinary creations. You may additionally choose to host cocktail hour outdoors, where guests will enjoy the spacious, lush gardens while gathering under the romantic lights of the Blue Stone Terrace.

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R E C E P T I O N

Magnificent in both size and style, Dover Hall’s Ballroom is the ideal location to host grand wedding celebrations. Wood-coffered ceilings and wrought-iron chandeliers were custom manufactured for the space, while the sandstone fireplace originates from the coast of Scotland. Located adjacent to the Blue Stone Terrace and Terrace Bar, the Ballroom happily hosts served and station receptions alike. Providing ample room for a full band and open dance floor, the Ballroom may seat up to 150 guests for a served Reception, and may host up to 250 guests for a station Reception.

Dover Hall provides a vast equipment inventory needed to delightfully host up to 200 guests, including tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, china, and linens.

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A M E N I T I E S The Venue

Use of Dover Hall estate house for a 12-hour time frame Spacious getting ready suites Ample on-site parking Dedicated Event Manager to oversee use of venue

Table Top

Tables + Chairs

Cuisine + Beverage

Champagne & ivory crinkle

Mahogany Chiavari chairs

Private menu tasting

linens

with ivory cushions

White coupe china

Mahogany folding garden

with professionally trained

chairs with black leather

servers & bartenders

Fortessa flatware All-purpose glassware Linen or satin napkins

pads

In-house banquet team

Dedicated Event Manager

Assorted round,

to lead food & beverage

rectangular & cocktail

experience

tables Bistro & resin wicker Sets

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O U R P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S Venue Tour

10 Tentative Day Date Hold

DOE Retainer Fee

Remaining Facility Fee Private Menu Tasting ~ 6 months out - 50% of F&B payment

Final Walkthrough ~ 1 month out

Final Guest Count + Final Payment Due 3 weeks out

Wedding Day!

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T H O U G H T F U L

C U S I N E

Sample Menu Passed Canapés Maine Lobster Rolls, Tarragon, Garlic Aioli, Chives New Zealand Lamb Chops, Chimichurri, Kecap Basil Basil Bruschetta, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Torn Basil, Balsamic

Stationary Display Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Board

First Course Mixed Greens Salad, Pickled Cherries, Shaved Manchego, Sherry Maple Vinaigrette

Second Course Roasted Chicken + Lobster Tail Duet, Cauliflower Purée, Thumbelina Carrots, Caramelized Brussel Sprouts, Champagne Beurre Blanc

Dessert Chocolate Budino, House Made Peanut Butter, Pecan Soil

Crown Bar Package - 5 Hour open bar Beer, Wine, Spirits

$189 Estimated Per Person

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I N V E S T M E N T

Peak Season: April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec* Facility Fee

Food & Beverage Minimums

Friday

$15,000

Friday

n/a*

Saturday

$18,500

Saturday

$25,000

Sunday

$15,000

Sunday

n/a*

*Inquire with sales team for F&B Minimums in December

Off Season: Jan, Feb, March, July, Aug Facility Fee

Food & Beverage Minimums

Friday

$12,000

Friday

n/a

Saturday

$15,000

Saturday

$20,000

Sunday

$12,000

Sunday

n/a

*A 30% Service Fee is applied to all wedding Food and Beverage charges. This fee will cover any and all staffing requirements, gratuity, and Dover Hall owned equipment. Please note that Dover Hall requires the use of a licensed and insured third-party wedding planner to coordinate personal details. Inquire within for a list of Pre-Approved Planners to aid in your search.

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Thank You To Our Talented Photographer Friends (cover, 01, 02) Kir2Ben

Jamie Dunn Photography (07)

(Congrats, 12) Shannon Moffit Photography

Melissa Durham Photography (09, 10)

(toc, 12, 17) Molly Lichten Photography

Sean DeWitt Photography (09)

(03, 21) Nikki Santerre Photography

The Tuckers Photography (13)

(03, 11, 15, 21) Alex C Tenser Photography

Bakerture Photo (15)

(04) M Harris Studios

Kait Winston Photography (16)

(04) David Abel Photography

Hana Gonzalez Photography (17)

(05, 11, 13) Kim Stockwell Photography

Keleigh Michelle Photography (20)

(05) Marshall Arts Photography

J&D Photo (21)

(06) Justin Hankins Photography

Angela Elise Photography (24, 25, 26)

(07, 08) Alexandria Photography

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www.doverhall.com 1500 Manakin Rd • Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 804.784.6051 @doverhallestate

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