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The Historic Martin Mansion
4.6 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Norfolk, Virginia · 0.2 mi to the sand
Historic mansion suitable for weddings, showers, and other social events.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 75–75-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Weather backup an indoor or tented backup is mentioned — the one question you can't skip for an outdoor beach ceremony
- Phone +1 757-625-9318
- Website womansclubofnorfolk.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“The upstairs is extremely convenient to use with a bridal suite and groom suite.”
“And the venue it large enough to have a built-in contingency of a rain plan, which took a lot of worry out of the day for me.”
What couples highlight
“The mansion's grand architecture created a breathtaking setting for both the ceremony and reception.”
“When it comes to weddings, the volunteers and coordinator were so helpful, and made me feel excited about the entire process from planning to the big day.”
“In the wedding industry, everything seems to be a la carte and marked up, which makes partnering with the Martin Mansion incredibly affordable, too!”
“When it comes to weddings, the volunteers and coordinator were so helpful, and made me feel excited about the entire process from planning to the big day.”
From the reviews
We had my daughter's wedding there on 10-14-23 and could not have asked for more. The venue is beautiful and the staff is so easy to work with. Polly was outstanding and approachable. She always got back to me right away! We received many compliments on the food.
From the moment I found the historic Martin Mansion, I knew I had found the perfect venue for my son's wedding. And the betrothed couple agreed as soon as they stepped thru the front doors. This elegant estate, with its rich history and timeless charm, would provide the most enchanting backdrop for their special day.
I recently had a fantastic birthday party here (July 6). I could not have been more pleased with the event! The house is just gorgeous, and the booking and planning was incredibly easy. My guests were blown away by the mansion, and we all had an amazing time dancing our tails off.
The Historic Martin Mansion is amazing! They were the first vendor we booked based on their all inclusive package. They worked with us for two years to ensure that our wedding vision would be a reality. Polly and Suzanne are the sweestest and helped throughout the night.
Getting married at The Historic Martin Mansion
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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