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Provided by: Katelyn James Photography
Ker Place

Venue highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Museum/Gallery, Park/Garden, Outdoor

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 260 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

Location:

69 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417

Description:

Kerr Place is the headquarters of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society located in Onancock, VA. This magnificent Federal period Georgian style house was built in 1799-1803 and has been restored to its original appearance. It is described by the Virginia Historical Landmarks Commission as "the finest and most elaborate Federal mansion on Virginia's Eastern Shore.” Rich colors, detailed plaster work, and finely crafted woodwork are found throughout the house. Period antique furnishings create an authentic ambiance of plantation life in the early 19th century on the Eastern Shore. The entire house is used as gallery space for important Eastern Shore artwork, and for programs and rotating exhibits. This house operates as a museum and is also used as a venue for weddings. Your family and friends will love exploring this elaborate mansion, full of creativity and history. This architectural landmark has a romantic ambiance, perfect for celebrating your nuptials. Toast to your new beginning at Kerr Place.

Additional details

Service Options

Venue notes

The rental fee is $1,000 for a ceremony and reception and includes 4 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The fee for a ceremony-only is $1,000. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $140/hr. Tent rental through an third party vendor is required for outdoor receptions and typically starts at $2,100. Please inquire for additional details. Rental fee allows access to both Kerr Place and the surrounding gardens.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Outdoor lighting

- Piano

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Large parking lot

- Ceremony arch included in outdoors

- Ceremony chairs included for up to 40 guests

- Linens, dinnerware and glassware included for up to 100 guests

Restrictions

- BYO alcohol

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- No smoking

- Music must end by midnight

- Votive candles permitted outdoors only

- ABC license required to serve BYO alcohol at events

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Outdoor lighting

- Piano

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Large parking lot

- Ceremony arch included in outdoors

- Ceremony chairs included for up to 40 guests

- Linens, dinnerware and glassware included for up to 100 guests

Restrictions

- BYO alcohol

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- No smoking

- Music must end by midnight

- Votive candles permitted outdoors only

- ABC license required to serve BYO alcohol at events

Links

Ker Place

Venue Highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO
Valet parking

STARTING AT $3,103 FOR 50 GUESTS

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