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Coming from out of town, and not sure where to have
your beach wedding?
It's ideal to stay at an Oceanfront hotel the night before or
night of your wedding, and walk outside to get
married, then walk back inside for your reception, dinner, or enjoy whatever plans you may have.
BUT what type of wedding are you dreaming of? Standing
near the surf with no set up, take your vows and enjoy your day?
You can do this almost anywhere year round with probably no
restriction. However, from May thru September, 1st through
31st streets is the busiest tourist area, and dozens of large
volleyball nets line the beachfront. The City also requires a
$200 permit for beach weddings requiring wedding site deliveries
by commercial companies, i.e., arches and chairs and the like,
and permits are not issued during summer holiday weeks, such as:
Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. So what do we
recommend? During the summertime, if you want more
privacy, head north of 31st Street, towards the bay, First
Landing State Park or south to Sandbridge!
Click HERE to view our
locations photo gallery
So now you're thinking, ok, what hotel
should I stay at? This really depends on your budget and of
course preference on hotel and location. Here are a few
hotel locations with good beach access
- depending on time of year, many resort festivals and
activities are scheduled throughout the summer season beginning
Mother's Day through Labor Day - so be sure to ask the hotel if
there are any special events scheduled on your wedding day, and
check the events calendar at www.vbfun.com.
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Schooner Inn

215 Atlantic Ave
800.283.SAND
757.425.5222
*This is the first
hotel on the resort strip at the south end of the
beach near the jetty at Rudee Loop |
Ramada on the Beach

615 Atlantic Avenue 800.888.4111
Banquet Facilities: Yes.
http://www.virginiabeachramada.com/
Restaurant: Mahi Mah’s
757.437.8030 / 757.491.3679
http://www.mahimahs.com/ |
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Waterman's

5th & Atlantic
757.428.3644
Banquet Facilities:
Yes Outdoor Patio: Yes
http://www.watermans.com/ |
The Barclay Towers
Resort Hotel

809 Atlantic Ave 757.491.2700
Banquet Facilities: Yes.
http://www.vbhotels.com/barclay/
*During the busy summer season
this hotel has volleyball nets set up behind it for
blocks. Not recommended for set-ups, as we usually
have to shift a couple blocks down. |
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Quality Inn & Suites
8th St. & Atlantic Avenue
800.228.5151 757.428.8935
Banquet Facilities: Yes – up to 300
guests
http://www.vbquality.com/ |
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott
901 Atlantic Avenue 757.417.3982
Fax 757.717.3983
Banquet Facilities: Yes
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/orfvo-springhill-suites-virginia-beach-oceanfront/
Restaurant: Seasonal Outdoor Café and
Tiki Bar |
Hampton Inn South

1011 Atlantic Avenue
757.965.2300
Hampton Inn
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Newcastle Hotel

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Sandcastle Hotel

1307 Atlantic Avenue
800.233.0131
757.428.2828
http://www.sandcastle-vabeach.com/ |
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Boardwalk Resort Hotel and Villas
1601 Atlantic Ave 800.317.9432
Banquet Facilities: Unknown.
http://www.theboardwalkresort.com/
Restaurant: RockFish Bar and Grill
757.213.7625 |
Courtyard by Marriott
2501 Atlantic Ave 800.321.2211
757.491.6222 Fax 757.491.7774
Banquet Facilities:
Yes.
http://www.courtyardoceanfront.com/
Restaurant: Courtyard Cafe |
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Best Western
Oceanfront

2809 Atlantic Avenue
757.428.5370
http://www.bestwesternvirginia.com/hotels/best-western-oceanfront-virginia-beach/
Restaurant: Angelo's
By The Sea |
Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel

3501 Atlantic Ave 757.425.9000 • 800.325.3535
(Reservations)
Banquet Facilities: Yes – up to 500
guests
http://www.sheratonvirginiabeach.com/
Restaurant: Aqua Vi |
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The Hampton Inn N Oceanfront
(formerly The Days Inn Oceanfront)
3107 Atlantic Avenue
800-292-3297
Banquet Facilities: No
http://www.daysinnoceanfront.com/ |
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

3001 Atlantic Ave 757.213.3001
Banquet Facilities: Yes
http://www.hilton.com
*Beautiful hotel, but
not recommended as a beach wedding location due to
it's heavy beach traffic and nearby stage that often
has live bands performing. Beach-goers in this area
tend to be less considerate and walk through the
ceremony site
Restaurant: Catch 31
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The Oceanfront Inn
2901 Atlantic Ave Toll Free: 888.826.2326
757.422.0445
Banquet Facilities: Yes
http://www.oceanfrontinn.com/
Restaurant: Ellington’s Restaurant
http://www.ellingtonsontheboardwalk.com/ |
Ocean Beach Club Resort
3401 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757.213.0601 Direct
800.245.1003 Hotel Reservations
http://www.vboceanbeachclub.com/ |
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Holiday Inn Sunspree

39th Street & Atlantic Avenue
757.428.1711 • 1.800.HOLIDAY
(465.4329)
Banquet Facilities: Yes – up to 300
guests
http://www.vboceanfrontnorth.com/
Restaurant: Isle of Capri
http://www.isleofcaprivb.com/
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Courtyard by Marriott North

3737 Atlantic Ave
800.321.2211 • 757.437.0098
Banquet Facilities: Yes – up to 120
guests
http://www.courtyardoceanfrontnorth.com/
Restaurant: Ocean Grille
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Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

57th Street &
Atlantic Ave
Reservations
800.365.3032 • Main Office 757.428.7025
Banquet Facilities:
Yes – up to 500 guests
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/ORFVB/main.wnt
Restaurant: The Surf
Club Ocean Grill
*This
is the last hotel on the strip - known as "North
End", and is away from the main tourist area - not in walking
distance to any gift shops, activities or
restaurants. |
The Cavalier Hotel
42nd Street & Atlantic
Avenue
** There’s the old Cavalier on the
Hill, which is across the street from the actual
beach.
800.466.8199
Banquet Facilities: Yes – up to 300
people
http://www.cavalierhotel.com
Restaurant: Hunt Room Grill
Inside The Cavalier Hotel |
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CITY OF NORFOLK -
Best Western Oceanview - not in VIRGINIA
BEACH - near NOB - casual motel with great SUNSET
view

1331 E Ocean View Ave
Norfolk, VA 23503
757.583.2621
http://www.bestwesternvirginia.com/hotels/best-western-holiday-sands-inn-and-suites/
*You must be a guest
at this motel to do any kind of set-up
outside of it - has no reception facility. |
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Some other
favorite locations:
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1st Street by the
Rocks

This location is at
the beginning of our boardwalk at Rudee Loop and
overlooks the rocks at the inlet. View
of million dollar Croatan beach homes. Pay parking lot
& metered on Atlantic Ave. Some great restaurants are
nearby, such as Rockafeller's or Waterman's.
*This is a busy spot during the summer for surfers &
rollerbladers - do not suggest arches here |
15th Street Pier

For fun, yet romantic
pictures, have your beach wedding near the 15th
Street fishing pier. Off season only recommended due
to being a popular tourist spot. Perfect for
romantic engagement pics late in the day on Sundays
any time! |
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85th Street

Nestled in the
beautiful residential area of the North End Oceanfront, 85th
Street is part of the private, residential area.
Parking very limited about 12
spaces - no parking on the side of the
street to avoid towing. Very romantic for just
the two of you or small gatherings - otherwise use a
limo or transport service for guests.
This is Victoria's favorite spot for romantic couple pics ... there's a beautiful tree covered arch walkway,
dunes, sea grass and the widest stretch of beach! |
Alexander's On the
Bay

Great
to have the beach wedding right outside and walk
inside for your reception. Alexander's on the Bay is
located right on the Chesapeake Bay.
4536 Ocean View Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757.464.4999 *This is
a very narrow beach - we do not suggest big set-ups
at this location, particularly during high tide. |
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Rommel & Darlene
Justin
& Gabriella
Gazebo on
Beach
Bill &
Amy |
David
& Rebekah
Pat &
Rachel
Tom &
Megan |
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Buff's Garden at 47th
Street & Atlantic Ave

A beautiful memorial garden at the beach. Only 2 parking places are
at the entrance - street parking is limited in this
residential neighborhood, so you will need to plan
to walk - or get dropped off. Not recommended if you
have guests or any kind of set-up.
View our
information web page |
First Landing State
Park
(previously known as "Seashore State Park")

Visit our
information web
page
Location: 2500 Shore Drive
Phone: (757)
412-2300
Permit Required: $10 + $5 Parking
per vehicle. Please call the park. Multiple weddings
frequently occur
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml |
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Lesner Inn Catering
Club

3319 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757. 481.1122
Banquet Facilities: Up to 400
http://www.lesnerinn.com |
Red Wing Park

Red Wing Park is a
97-acre park with beautiful gardens
Open daily from 7:30
am - Posted Closing Time
Location: 1398 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:
(757)
437-2038
Parking: Free
Permit Required:
Yes
fun@VBgov.com
http://www.vbgov.com/vgn.aspxvgnextoid=00f92f9eb64
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Norfolk Botanical
Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
757.441.5830 x320
www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org |
Sandbridge: Sanctuary
Resorts & Condos

3700
Sandpiper Road S
Virginia Beach , VA 23456
757.457.0050
1.866.933.4801
http://www.sanctuaryresortva.com/ |
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Sandbridge: Beach House
Rentals

Rent a beach house in a more
secluded, private area - Sandbridge is the place! Stay at a gorgeous
house on the beach and walk right out back to have
your beach wedding with your toes in the sand!
Great for cook-outs
and family get-togethers. This is not at the busy
Oceanfront.
Save $$$: Rent a home in Sandbridge that is not on the
oceanfront (Sandfiddler Road), but rent one block
off (Sandpiper Road) or one of the bay side
homes - there are several good public beach access
walkovers through the dunes that we can set up at.
Brides can be dropped off at beach access or most
times an EZ walk to your beach front chapel site!
For beach house
rentals in the Sandbridge area, please visit:
www.SiebertRealty.com
or
www.SandbridgeRealty.com
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Sandbridge: Little
Island Park

A gorgeous, 133 acre
beach park located next to the Atlantic ocean - at
the very southern end of Sandbridge - just before
the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge begins.
Open Daily from 5:30 am until sundown
View our
informational web page
There's a 775 foot beach north of the fishing pier
for surfing and a 2,000 foot beach for swimming and
fishing south of the pier. There are well lit
basketball and tennis courts, restrooms, picnic
shelters, a huge parking lot and vending concession
area.
Location: 3750 South Sandpiper Road in
Sandbridge
Parking: $3 per vehicle fee Monday-Friday and
$4 Sat, Sun & Holidays (Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
Permit Required: $100 for the Permit
with no set ups - if you are bringing a wedding arch,
and/or chairs, permit is $200, for a
party tent $300-$500. This must be arranged well in advance
as you are reserving a 4 hour block at your beach
location.
http://www.vbgov.com/
fun@VBgov.com
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Virginia's Jewel


600 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757.425.6688
Banquet Facilities: Yes - Up to 145 |
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