UVA Weddings at Darden

UVA Inn at Darden's North Grounds location is the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception. Situated ideally within the University of Virginia campus and nearby to downtown Charlottesville, our venue delivers a complete package to craft the romantic venue you have always imagined.

Couples have the opportunity to choose from a myriad of exquisitely appointed banquet and reception spaces tailored to produce a wedding experience you and your guests will remember for a lifetime. Our skilled team of wedding experts will help guide you through the day and assist you in planning your dream wedding.

Our in-house culinary team provides distinctive catering services with tailored menus fashioned by our talented executive chef. Additionally, the 350-seat Abbott Center Dining Room brings modern luxury and classical design to rehearsal events, indoor receptions, and private dinners.

Click here to download our wedding brochure.

Contact our event team today to learn more: 434.297.6477 or events@innatdarden.com.

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Thank you to the photographers who have shared their magnificent work with us: Eastbrook Photography, Aaron Watson, Robert Radifera.

What A past Bride has to say

We found the Abbott Center (at the UVA Darden School of Business) after becoming frustrated with the very limited options in Charlottesville. We knew we didn't want a winery wedding, and we also wanted to showcase Charlottesville's unique culture and beauty to our mostly out-of-town guests. Thus, a generic ballroom was out. We're so grateful that we found Darden! It was an amazing experience for us and our guests. All of our guests stayed in a room block at UVA Inn at Darden (at a very reasonable rate), within walking distance of the Friday night welcome event (at the Darden Pub), the reception (in the ballroom), and the Sunday brunch (also in the ballroom). It was early spring, so the grounds were absolutely GORGEOUS. Walk around the week before to see all of the gardens on the campus - so you can tell your photographer where you want to be photographed. The ball room itself is so classy, and very beautiful. The dining room manager was superb, and her staff provides exceptional service. We cannot say enough about how well everyone treated our guests - from the ladies at the front desk of the Inn, to the cocktail waiters, to the bartenders, etc. It was entirely first-class. We had our cocktail our in the South Lounge, which is gorgeous if you can get it. Our photographer climbed up to the rotunda, to got a shot looking down over us and all of our guests. If you're looking for a Charlottesville venue that's "Charlottesvill-y" without being "too UVA" (I work there, but neither of us are alumni), definitely check out Darden!!
LISA H. from Arlington, VA