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March 2024 by Danielle Greene
There are simply not words in the English language capable of expressing how overjoyed I am that my husband and I elected to have our wedding at The Renaissance. We live in California, but our families live in North Carolina and Virginia, so immediately after getting engaged I began to stress over how I was going to plan a wedding from nearly 3k miles away. The minute I met Tommy and Chef Jon at The Renaissance so much of that anxiety melted away. Not only is the venue beautiful (with ready made backdrops for photos everywhere, amazing windows, get ready rooms, and stunning carpeting), but the team was responsive, empathetic, and professional. Tommy answered my emails often faster than I could read them, took time to chat with me over the phone (and later through zoom) about what we wanted, and never tried to up-sell us. Instead, he would give his honest opinion about what he thought would look or feel best, and stepped back to let my then-fiancé and I decide. Chef Jon was an absolute delight on the initial tour of the building and at no point did we feel pressured to make a decision. We toured countless locations, but my gut kept bringing me back to how good my experience was with The Renaissance. After selecting them, I knew I had chosen correctly - they were there every step of the way, helping us to plan the wedding of our dreams (and in our budget). As we inched closer to the date, Tommy matched me with my wedding coordinator, Dani, and she too was a dream. She truly helped me to get my life in order and really let absolutely nothing fall through the cracks. Even when I wanted to panic about something, she wouldn't let me - she’d simply respond with all of the ways that they could make what I was worried about work (Tommy too!). Not only was the entire team warm (and funny), but I respected just how much they honored their word throughout the entire process. If they said it, they meant it - and when you're planning a wedding that is so valuable. My guests were astonished the day of. I've gotten so many compliments on Chef Jon's DELICIOUS food (his mashed potatoes are truly unmatched), as well as his support staff - who were respectful, efficient, and friendly. Further, he met the dietary needs of a few of my guests who had extreme allergies with no difficulty at all. My entire bridal party absolutely fell in love with Dani - she ran a tight ship, and from beginning to end with no one missed their mark because of her. We were all truly impressed how she managed to keep our fun-loving and unruly party together with care and compassion, rather than frustration. Tommy was sick on the actual day of my wedding, but he had coordinated things down to the very last detail, so while his presence was missed - nothing went awry. I've received compliment after compliment from my 200+ guests, and I left that beautiful venue on absolute cloud nine. I couldn't have asked for a better team or a better place to have my wedding. Over and over again I will recommend The Renaissance - it's a choice you could never regret.
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February 2024 by Dr BBPhD
Nice all inclusive venue for any event.
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February 2024 by Sean Moon
First off, we had no idea what we were doing when we first started wedding planning. Our first find was The Renaissance, and they made everything else so much easier. In the months leading up the the wedding, Tommy and Chef Jon gave us all the resources we needed to find other vendors, helped us with decoration ideas, and their day-of coordinator, Dana, met with us numerous times to plan an itinerary.As Tommy once told us, they have an algorithm for weddings that just work. It couldn’t be more true. The Renaissance team took over our wedding day, allowing us to relax, be in the moment, and enjoy our special day. They made our ideal wedding day come to life! From coordinating with our photographers and DJs, to making our ceremony room and reception all elegant, they have the perfect touch.Chef Jon was our personal Chef for our night. His food options were incredible and tasted as if we were in a 5 start restaurant. Needless to say, our guests were impressed and everyone was adequately fed and pampered. The spread of plates and trays was gorgeous to top it all off.In addition to Jon, Tommy and Dana, the day-of staff were AWESOME. They were friendly, kind, and were having just as much fun as all of the guests. By the end of the night, a few of them had joined the rest of our guests on the dance floor with us (shhh). Whatever they’re getting paid, it’s not enough. They made our night!It was so fun working with this team of professionals, and I cannot recommend them enough. The Renaissance is absolutely worth the price. Give them a shot!
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January 2024 by Rosalind Allen
Excellent venue for holiday parties or other major events. Great food and customer service.
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December 2023 by LaCrystal Jackson
The staff is great and so is the food! Thanks for accommodating us for our office meeting.
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October 2023 by Tori Constantine
We just had a big Greek wedding and were looking for the perfect venue. We found it at the Renaissance! It’s big, clean, and has lots of extra space. We were planning this wedding and had this venue booked for over 18 months and Jon and Tommy were helpful every step of the way! They answered all of our questions fast and if there was something we wanted, they made sure we had it! They made wedding planning stress free and the whole experience was amazing- from the food, to the place settings, down to the beautiful setting. It could not have gone any better!!! also wanted to give a shout out to Dana, our day of coordinator with The Renaissance. She made sure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day and handled our hectic wedding party with ease and professionalism. Highly recommend this venue!!!!
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October 2023 by Morgan Schierenbeck
The Renaissance was amazing from start to finish. Everyone involved was professional and caring about how our day turned out. We originally found the Renaissance because we were looking for an "all inclusive" venue since we would be travelling and they provided just that. From the weeks and months leading up to the wedding day, I always felt comfortable asking as many questions as I could think of and was met with all the answers and reassurance I needed. The food was amazing. I never get my hopes too high with reception food, but this is food I would order and pay a good amount of money for at a restaurant. We got married in the ballroom and the whole venue looks so classy and made it feel like such an elegant wedding. Tommy, Jon, Dani, and the whole team are amazing and are excited to help plan a perfect day.
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August 2023 by Karen Kimsey
The Renaissance is FANTASTIC! We held our ceremony, reception and brunch here, and it was a great experience!Tommy, Jon and their amazing staff left no detail out for me, which helped a lot because we are older. :) The reception had a unique cocktail in honor of our dog, Bella, and lots of fantastic food - made by Jon - that catered to all of our guests and their unique needs. The buffet and brunches were outstanding - they tailored it according to our desires. Our guests really raved about the food.The Renaissance team also helped me to select available vendors in the area for our floral, hair/makeup, photography, invitation, DJ, and cake needs. All of the vendors recommended by Tommy and the team were fantastic!The amenities at The Renaissance were great. A Bridal Suite is available as well as a space for the Groomsmen - we used both and highly recommend them to help you get ready onsite. (They even let you drop stuff off in advance so you don't feel like you have to take it all on the big day.) One of our guest favorites was hands down the photo booth - highly recommended!It is located in downtown Richmond, but there is parking and attendants to watch the vehicles, which is really nice. The facility is quite beautiful with an amazing ballroom- a rare treasure! We were also able to take some fun pics outside to reflect Downtown Richmond flair!The day of the wedding was very busy with lots of details, but the Renaissance team made sure all was taken care of so we (and our guests) could really enjoy our special day! We had so much fun, with lots of room to dance!They are also connected with hotels in the area and can assist you with blocking rooms if you need them. We had family from out of town and this came in really handy.They are also very mindful of budgets and can work with you to tailor something very special with every budget.I cannot speak highly enough of The Renaissance! Thank you again to Tommy, Jon and their amazing team!Karen and Eduardo
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August 2023 by Tamia F.F
I cannot praise Tommy and Jon enough! From the moment we toured the venue we were absolutely in love with it. They walked us through all of the details to help ensure that our special day was perfect. The Renaissance is truly a one stop shop with plenty of customizations. As the bride, I truly enjoyed being able access the bridal sweet very early the day of our wedding. Our guests highly enjoyed the easily accessible parking behind the venue, as well as the delicious food. Overall, if you are looking for a venue that is inclusive (which helps aid in the stress of wedding planning), has very knowledgeable staff, and that is absolutely beautiful then this is your place!!
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April 2023 by Stacy Gravely
Tommy and Chef Jon are AMAZING!!!!! love them both. They were so helpful throughout the process start to finish. Walked us through all the details for set up and decor and always so responsive throughout the process when we had questions. Their staff was friendly, pleasant, and very helpful throughout the night. Everything was beautiful and the night turned out amazing.
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April 2023 by Joe Mahan
Nice atmosphere, staff very friendly, and food was very good. Love the fact they kept a lot of the original architecture intact.
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January 2023 by Anne Golden
What a lovely setting for our son's rehearsal dinner! Having the parking behind the building in the city was a great perk, too. Jon and Tommy took care of everything and Precious, Cindy and all the staff went above and beyond to make it an enjoyable evening for everyone. The food was truly outstanding and displayed beautifully. The Renaissance makes it as easy and accommodating as possible and at a surprisingly low price. Highly recommend!
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November 2022 by Angelica Carrillo
When my fiancé and I initially went to tour The Renaissance I had already decided that I did not want a wedding in Richmond, and that I wanted an outdoor wedding. My mind was changed seconds into our tour, where I realized that there was no place that compared to this venue. My fiancé refused to view any other venue after our tour. This team is composed of the nicest people I have worked with! Their responsiveness is AMAZING, and I had their full support and attention throughout the entire planning process. I couldn’t say anything better about this team. They are incredible people and their passion for their work shows. Tommy answered of my questions so fast it shocked me, Chef Jon made the most delicious food I could have asked for, Emmett handled every situation the day of with grace and patience, and Precious and her team decorated the venue and provided service to a level that is UNREAL. I would recommend this venue over and over, they have it all! I didn’t need to search for linens, lighting, or food because they cover it all! The venue is gorgeous! It has a beautiful Victorian vibe. Everything is perfection! I love them all!! They felt like family throughout the planning process, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding. BOOK THIS VENUE!
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November 2022 by Chelsea Lawson
The Renaissance was absolutely AMAZING. Tommy and Jon make your wedding experience a breeze. They are both so knowledgeable, and Jon is an absolutely amazing chef. Tommy helped make my dream wedding come to life, and Jon made my dream of a pickle bar a reality. They go above and beyond to ensure that your day is exactly what you want. I could go on for pages about how much I enjoyed working with them both. The Renaissance itself is beautiful. The ball room is grand and romantic. The building has both a bridal suite and a grooms suite. If you’re planning a wedding, this is definitely a top tier venue!
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October 2022 by Alexis Brown
Where do I begin to describe the AMAZING work that Tommy and Jon do! I originally booked this venue for a wedding, but things didn’t pan out. Tommy was amazing at helping me transform my event into a family reunion. The food was the best I’ve ever had at any event. The waitstaff were attentive, friendly and very accommodating. The space was BEAUTIFUL! I literally just had to show up and everything was done perfectly. I will definitely be booking this venue for my real wedding lol. Everything was perfect!
