Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG is a hotel destination wedding venue in Charlottesville, United States, hosting 500 at dinner and 700 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$30,000 (our estimate).
Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG
Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG brings a modern, elegant setting to weddings in Charlottesville, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 guests for dinner or holds 700 standing.
About Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG
Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG brings a modern, elegant setting to weddings in Charlottesville, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 guests for dinner or holds 700 standing.
In-house catering, indoor and outdoor options, and an outdoor ceremony space mean the ceremony, reception, and overnight stay all happen in one urban location.
With 18 room categories ranging from Essential Rooms to One-Bedroom Suites with Terrace, wedding parties can be housed on site, and packages include a complimentary suite for the couple on the wedding night.
We estimate catering runs around 150 to 275 USD per head, and the venue sits roughly 15 minutes from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 500 guests
- Standing reception
- 700 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 18 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$275 per headAisle estimate
- Included
- Complimentary suite accommodation for the couple on the wedding night, Continental breakfast for couple in suite, Private menu tasting & personalized catering consultation, Premier access to the property for an engagement, wedding, or pre-ceremony photoshoot on a scheduled date, Guest room amenity for couple on wedding night, Preferential guest room rates for wedding attendees based on availability, Chairs, tables, linens, All glassware, plate ware, and serve-ware, Dance floor, Portable bars and rooms
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHO, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seats 500 guests for a seated dinner, or 700 standing in the meeting and banquet space
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor spaces, all with in-house catering
- Wedding packages include chairs, tables, linens, glassware, plate ware, serve-ware, a dance floor, and portable bars
- Complimentary suite for the couple on the wedding night, with continental breakfast delivered to the suite
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CHO · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into CHO.
- Direct line
- (434) 365-2600
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 500 guests for a seated dinner and up to 700 for a standing reception.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the property offers both indoor and outdoor options.
Do guests stay on site?+
Yes, accommodation is part of the offering. Room types include Essential and King Rooms, Premium King Rooms with balcony or terrace, Queen Rooms with two queen beds sleeping four, King Studio Suites, Hospitality Suites, and One-Bedroom Suites, including mobility accessible options.
What is included in a wedding package?+
Packages include chairs, tables and linens, all glassware, plate ware and serve-ware, a dance floor and portable bars, a private menu tasting with personalized catering consultation, premier property access for an engagement, wedding, or pre-ceremony photoshoot on a scheduled date, a guest room amenity and complimentary suite for the couple on the wedding night with continental breakfast, and preferential guest room rates for attendees based on availability.
How do we get in touch?+
Call +1 434-365-2600 or email sales@forumhotelcharlottesville.com. Details are also at forumhotelcharlottesville.com/weddings and forumhotelcharlottesville.com/wedding-packages.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 500 guests
“Kimpton The Forum Hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests for a seated dinner in our Grove Ballroom and up to 700 for a reception style event.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 700 guests
“Kimpton The Forum Hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests for a seated dinner in our Grove Ballroom and up to 700 for a reception style event.”
Read the source for standing receptionRoom types: 18 listed
“Hospitality Suite”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From the breathtaking Grove Ballroom for epic receptions to the Event Lawn for breezy ceremonies to the memorable L’Orangerie for rehearsal dinners, the indoor and outdoor spaces at The Forum Hotel are as distinctive as they are charming.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Yes, our talented on-site culinary team creates thoughtfully curated menus designed to elevate your wedding celebration and deliver a memorable dining experience for you and your guests.”
Read the source for in-house cateringIncluded: Complimentary suite accommodation for the couple on the wedding night, Continental breakfast for couple in suite, Private menu tasting & personalized catering consultation, Premier access to the property for an engagement, wedding, or pre-ceremony photoshoot on a scheduled date, Guest room amenity for couple on wedding night, Preferential guest room rates for wedding attendees based on availability, Chairs, tables, linens, All glassware, plate ware, and serve-ware, Dance floor, Portable bars and rooms
“The venue rental package includes your choice of any indoor and outdoor ceremony location, cocktail hour and a full reception.”
Read the source for includedParking: Yes
“Get suite upgrades, dining credit to our restaurants, complimentary valet parking and more.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Guest accommodations are also featured, including a modern living area, a bedroom with a neatly made bed, and an accessible bathroom with grab bars and a roll-in shower.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“The Kimpton The Forum Hotel offers an enchanting blend of indoor and outdoor wedding venues, each designed to create unforgettable moments.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, modern, elegant
“With equal access to the shopping and entertainment of downtown Charlottesville, the area’s nature trails, and the leafy Grounds of the University of Virginia, The Forum is well positioned for stays that are for A) business, B) pleasure, and C) all of the above.”
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