Engaged? Let the wedding planning begin right here in the Encore Wedding Capital!

July 15, 2019

 

 

CHECK IN AND CHECK US OUT!

Create great memories even before your big day! Why not schedule a pre-wedding trip with your friends and family to check out all that Smithfield has to offer?  

Consider Smithfield and Isle of Wight County, Virginia, an easy-to-get-to, unique destination, that also happens to be the “Encore Wedding Capital.”


What’s an Encore Wedding? It’s a second+ wedding – a little more relaxed, a little smaller in scale – and just right for Smithfield and Isle of Wight County’s more intimate venues. Of course, we welcome our “ingenue” brides as well!

Click on the WEDDINGS link under THINGS TO DO for a complete listing of our wedding, rehearsal dinner and party venues, as well as lodging options, wedding planners, and more!

Smithfield and Isle of Wight offer unique wedding and reception venues, such as the Smithfield Center, the Isle of Wight Wedding Chapel, Windsor Castle Park and Manor House, St. Luke's Historic Church and Museum, 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse, the Smithfield Station, the Smithfield Inn, Mansion on Main B&B and the brand new New Branch Farms.

Plus Smithfield and Isle of Wight play the perfect host for rehearsal dinner locations and overnight guest accommodations. Check out the Hampton Inn and Suites, as well as Smithfield Station, the Smithfield Inn, the Econo Lodge and the romantic Mansion on Main B&B. Local wedding vendors such as photographers, videographers, DJ's, bands, rentals, florists, bartenders and event planners also abound in the area.

Smithfield is home to talented florists: The Main Event by Emily and Fleur de Fou, Bakeries: The Cake House and Yummaries, Event Planners, The Main Event by Emily and Beyond the Decor by Latoya, as well as numerous caterers.

So, if you're looking to "Renew Your Belief in Love," celebrate in Smithfield and Isle of Wight County!

Smithfield and Isle of Wight are popular destinations for weddings, engagements, elopements and other special events. Not only does the area offer charming and unique venues, but all the other services you'll need for your big day are available right here as well! 

 

WEDDING AND SPECIAL EVENT VENUES

 

LOCAL WEDDING AND SPECIAL EVENT PLANNERS

The Main Event by Emily, 1602 S. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430, 757.357.2451
The Main Event by Emily offers event planning, a full service florist and a 1900 sq.ft. bridal/formal wear boutique featuring wedding dresses , jewelry , shower, wedding and special life event gifts. This area also is home to our consultation room where clients can meet with Emily's design staff, coordinating staff or other vendors, such as Harmony Woods Baked Goods or Hampton Roads Event Rentals.

 

LOCAL FLORISTS

Fleur de Fou, 338 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430, 757.651.8235
Full service florist offering flowers and gifts for any and all occasions serving Smithfield, Rescue, Battery Park, Carrollton and Suffolk.

The Main Event by Emily, 1602 S. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430, 757.357.2451
The Main Event by Emily offers event planning, a full service florist and a 1900 sq.ft. bridal/formal wear  

ATTIRE

The Main Event by Emily, 1602 S. Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430, 757.357.2451
The Main Event by Emily offers a 1900 sq.ft. bridal/formal wear boutique featuring wedding dresses , jewelry , shower, wedding and special life event gifts. Also a full-service florist and event planner. 

 

RENTALS

S&B Tent Rentals, 219 Edgewood Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430, 757.357.2566
Full-service rental company. 

 

WEDDING CAKES AND CATERERS

LOCAL DINING OPTIONS

LOCAL LODGING OPTIONS

WEDDING LICENSE INFORMATION