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Romance and Weddings 
Smithfield, VA, in its quaint quiet way, steals your heart and takes your breath away as you step onto Main Street in the Historic Area. With its many antique malls and shops, specialty stores and unique dining opportunities, there is something special for all to appreciate. For romantic getaways, come to Smithfield and fall asleep in a four-poster bed, uninterrupted by traffic but rather soothed by the quiet nature of the countryside or waterside. Dine in Victorian elegance and toast your vacation together over regional gourmet fare, or dine waterside by candlelight on an expansive land-and-sea menu. Walk along the banks of the James River at Fort Boykin Historic Park, and observe the flora and fauna while getting to know each other all over again. Share an ice cream or pastry in the Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor or Smithfield Gourmet Bakery while taking a quiet respite from sightseeing and shopping. 
There are many unique wedding and romance opportunities awaiting you in Smithfield. For a traditional wedding ceremony, we have quite a number of historic churches of all denominations, many dating back to the early 1800's. St. Luke's Shrine (1632), buffeted by large shady trees, is the nation's oldest Gothic church of English foundation. Its altar dressings and stained glass windows enhance the ambience of tradition and history. Christ Episcopal Church is the oldest church in the Historic District of Smithfield, dating back to 1831, and the only Episcopal Church in Isle of Wight County. For those who desire a water theme, have your ceremony on the deck of your boat or the dock at the Smithfield Station with a reception featuring a seafood menu following. Located on a farm with crops of cotton and corn, the Isle of Wight Wedding Chapel offers couples a country setting either inside the Chapel itself or outside in the "Rainforest Gazebo". Here you are treated like family and your wedding ideas become reality. Renew your vows outdoors with a ceremony along Hayden's Lane in the Historic District. Hayden's Lane, originally the driveway to Hayden Hall, has been made into an attractive mid-town park by the Garden Department of the local Woman's Club and provides a floral background for any occasion. Alternatively, The Smithfield Inn's Gazebo and garden may be the ideal location for your ceremony. Here the happy couple could exchange vows and friends and family in attendance may then segue into a reception on the grounds.  For a less formal wedding, turn your reception into an outdoor barbecue in a nearby park or plantation! Smithfield is the "Ham Capital of the World", so where else would you expect a pig pickin'? The Smithfield Center is available for group gatherings. Name your theme and their state-of-the-art kitchen, or your caterer of choice, will get to work to make sure this is the happiest day of your life! Visit their website at www.smithfieldcenter.com. Top of Page Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau • PO Box 37 • 335 Main Street Smithfield VA, 23431 •1-(866) 889-0688 • (757) 301-4007 • Fax (757) 365-4360 |
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