Plan Your Occasion
Transform your event with the inspiring backdrop of the James River in the heart of the City.
The Wilton House grounds are open to the public Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rental Showings are by appointment only.
Rental FAQ's
What do the rental fees include?
When renting Wilton House for your event you have use of the property with the option to entertain on the grounds adjacent to the Museum after the last tour of the day. You have private use of the Lower Terrace and the Dependency space during your contracted times.
The rental fees include site rental, private walking tours of the first floor of the museum for 1 hour, and two on-site event staff members to answer guest questions and ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish. However the staff are not your day of coordinators.
The rental fees include 6 6′ rectangle tables, 8 8′ rectangle tables and 5 5′ rounds. The fees do not include use of any other equipment (tables, chairs, etc.,), tenting, catering, or parking. For your convince, Wilton House maintains a list of preferred vendors who provide everything you will need for your event.
What is your cancellation policy?
Deposits (25% of the rental fee) are non refundable at any point. The balance of your event is due two weeks prior to the event and is non-refundable at that time. If you choose to pay in advance of the two weeks your fee is refundable less the deposit.
What is the parking situation at Wilton?
Wilton is situated in a residential neighborhood. If your event will exceed 30 cars you have to contract for either directive – up to 60 cars, or full service valet.
We do suggest that you encourage your guests to use rideshare services to ensure a smooth parking experience.
Do you have restrictions on decor?
Candles and other open flames NOT permitted.
Decorations on any wall or surface of Wilton House are prohibited. The front gates and railings not attached to the museum may be decorated.
No tape of any kind, wire, nails, screws or other fasteners, may be used in decorating the interior of the Dependency Space. Flooring or staging may be placed on the grounds, but must not exceed 24 hours in place.
The throwing of rice, confetti, flower petals, birdseed, and use of bubbles, etc. is permitted outside of the main gate.
Sparklers may be used if they are collected by a qualified wedding coordinator and extinguished in sand buckets.
Do you have any noise restrictions:
Yes, we follow the City of Richmond Noise ordinances.
Music must not exceed a sustained decibel level of over 70db at the source. Our staff takes readings every half hour and reserve the right to cancel your event should this rule not be followed.
All event noise is to cease by 10:00pm.
Am I restricted on my catering choice?
We do have a preferred vendors list, however we will work with caters not on the list.
Those vendors on our preferred list are there because they have treated the site and the guests well with zero negative feedback.
Do I need a liquor license?
Yes you would need to contact the ABC board and secure a one day liquor license.
Do not put the bride or groom down as the responsible party, as that person needs to be present for the duration of the event.
Where do I find more information?
Please email: dames@nscdava.org