About this Vendor
Historic Wedding Venue in Smithfield VA
Historic St. Luke's, constructed in the 17th century, is the oldest church building in Virginia. Residing in Smithfield, the church is located next to an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and indoor reception sites. Abandoned by its congregation in 1836, the church building has been restored and currently operates as a historic site and museum. The historic structure is available for weddings, outdoor receptions, baptisms, engagement shoots, bridal portraits, or other special events and is open to all denominations and ceremonies. Accommodating weddings for over 300 years, Historic St. Luke's has been Virginia's premier wedding venue since the 17th century.
Amenities + Details
-
Bridal Suite
-
Indoor
-
Outdoor - Not Covered
-
Ceremony Area
-
Handicap Accessible
-
Liability Insurance
For more details about amenities, please message the Venue.
$$ – Affordable
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
101-150
Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox, Adventist, Anglican/Episcopal, Baptist, Congregationalist, Holiness, Lutheran, Methodist, Nondenominational, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Restorationist, Protestant, Quaker, Christian, Hindu, Interfaith, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, Secular, Sikh, Spiritual, Unitarian, Wiccan
Waterfront, Historic Venue, Church, Religious Setting
Destination Weddings
Contact Info
So what's NOT to love about this place?! From its luciously green grounds to the stunning stained glass- my husband and I both fell in love with this place. No other venue even touched its unique beauty. My husband wanted to be married in a church and let's be real, most... Read More churches are just ugly on the inside these days! Collin was a pleasure to work with. With only a few short months to plan our wedding he did everything he could to make it the best day ever. Smithfield is perfect for out of town guests too! It's a quant little town that has SO much to offer. The close knit community of Smithfield allowed Collin to direct us to the best vendors in town. From his recommendations we were able to find the perfect wedding planner and organist! There is plenty of room for parking, which was important to me. I feel like all the weddings I've been to I had to drive around for 15 min to find a place to park and then walk another 15. Plus, they give you a sweet little gift on your wedding day! Seriously I could go on... you will NOT regret this choice ❤️
Collin and the team at Historic Saint Luke's are absolutely fantastic. As a Wedding Planner, I have handled events at many different venues. After having quite a few weddings on site, HSLs quickly became a company wide favorite! His team consistently goes above and beyond to... Read More offer great customer service and smiling faces. We absolutely love them and their gorgeous venue!
Alanna, Thank you for the kind words. We always enjoy having you and the crew of The Main Event here at Historic St. Luke's Church. All the best, Collin
My parents were married at St. Luke's 40 years ago and as soon as I was engaged St Luke's was my first call during the wedding planning process. Colin and the rest of the staff were amazing and always available when we needed suggestions or help planning the event. The church... Read More has some restrictions but that's expected as it is a historic site and they certainly helped to accommodate and make suggestions to accomplish what we were looking for. They're suggestions of vendors paid off greatly (flowers) as they already know the restrictions and so it was worry free for me! My photographer was able to stand in the choir loft to be able to photograph the ceremony which was great. I highly recommend St Luke's as they are professional every step of the way and it was one less thing I had to worry about while planning our big day.
Lydia, Thank you so much for your kind words and review. We enjoyed being part of your family tradition. If you haven't done so, feel free to check us out on Facebook and twitter, or sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to keep up to... Read More
Oh my heavenly days!! Our wedding was just beyond belief!! A gorgeous day, a fantastic church a beautiful historic place. The atmosphere was serene and reverent but festive. Collin and his team were wonderful so accommodating and friendly .. a great day for all of us.
Mona, Thank you so much for your review and the kind words. I'm glad you and your family and friends enjoyed the place as much as we enjoyed having you! Hope to see you all back here soon. All the best, Collin
Such a gorgeous venue! The church and grounds are breathtaking. Colin was so helpful; he answered all of our questions and was so patient. After our ceremony and outdoor pictures it started to rain and Colin saved us by driving us on a golf cart protecting bridal gown and... Read More makeup! We loved it so much we had our reception there as well. A giant tent fit perfectly and dozens of "candles" made for a romantic vintage theme. They worked with us every step of the way. We chose right before sunset giving us gorgeous pictures inside and out of the church. We look forward to returning and enjoying the memories of a wonderful day.
The church is elegant and beautiful, especially on that sunny Saturday noon. We want to THANK Jennifer especially. 1/28 was a rather cold day and my body had some "hiccups" before the walk. Jennifer thoughtfully looked after me. She was like an angel that God sent for me (and my... Read More groom who had been patiently waiting at the other end of the aisle) on this special day. ... and I got married... THANK YOU, Jennifer! Collin, THANK YOU too for looking after the entire procession and entertain our guests as well. This day will always be a wonderful memory for us! :)
Cinthia, Thank you so much for the kind review. I'm glad we were able to provide you with such a wonderful experience, despite the minor "hiccups". Like I said on the ride to the church, "nothing but a thing." We wish you two a happy... Read More
Historic Saint Luke's Church is one of our FAVORITE wedding venues. Not only is it beautiful, but the staff are accommodating, knowledgeable and wonderful to work with! As an event designer, having a great on property staff is very important to a smoothly run event. Hearing... Read More a couple has chosen HSLC always puts a smile on my face.
Emily, Thank you for your review. We love having you and your crew from The Main Event for all of our weddings. You always bring a smooth, personalized, and polished touch to all of our events. Look forward to many more in the future. All... Read More
We could not have had a more wonderful experience than we did getting married at St Lukes. The staff bent over backwards to make our day special and easy. My husband loves history, and we were both charmed by the location and setting of this church. We didn't decorate at all... Read More because we loved the building itself so much and wanted to let it speak for itself. Thank you, Collin and friends for giving us the wedding of our dreams. We are thrilled that our memories will be embedded in the stones of St. Lukes.
Dear Emily, Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having you and your group and I am glad to hear your experience with us was so well received. We hope that you will stop by again in the future. All the best, Collin Norman -... Read More
St. Luke's is such a wonderful, beautiful place! I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else! Opening those doors is like stepping back in time. The staff are all very welcoming and Collin was an absolute joy to work with!
Dear Alexis, Thank you so much for your kind words and review - and for being my first Christmas Eve wedding. I hope you two will always manage to squeeze in time for your anniversary while wrapping presents and attending Christmas parties! If you haven't... Read More
Beautiful
Reviewed on 2/16/2014 Jennifer BBeautiful church and grounds Just know that if you use this church for your ceremony your photographers cannot take pictures until after it is done.
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your review of Historic St. Luke's Church. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Should you ever visit with us again in the future, we have had many administrative policy and staffing changes in the last... Read More
Church
Reviewed on 12/26/2013 Jessica GThe actual church was beautiful and perfect for our ceremony. The only issue I had with the whole venue was the wedding coordinator for the church was too involved and was stepping on my wedding planners toes a lot.
Dear Jessica, Thank you for your review of Historic St. Luke's Church. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us, even if you had some slight issues with staff. While unfortunately I cannot change any previous issues with former staff, should you... Read More
Well worth it
Reviewed on 1/22/2013 Jen CIf you appreciate history and the meaning of this building, this is an incredibly beautiful place for a wedding ceremony. They do not allow photography during the ceremony but plenty of photographs afterward make this place absolutely beautiful. They are great to work with and,... Read More though there are a lot of restrictions, it is an amazing location. I am so glad we spent the money to have the ceremony here.
Dear Jen, Thank you for your review of Historic St. Luke's Church. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us, even if you had some slight issues with some of our older regulations. While unfortunately I cannot change how previous events were... Read More
Meet The Manager
Collin Norman
Collin Norman has been with Historic St. Luke's over 5 years and currently serves as the Assistant Director. He has worked with over a hundred weddings and has seen everything from traditional services, Rock N' Roll renewals, quiet elopements, to Star Wars & Game of Thrones themed occasions. Nothing phases him anymore when it comes to his clients. The open doors of Historic St. Luke's provide a beautiful and versatile backdrop for Collin's clients, allowing them the freedom to tailor the place to their needs and become part of the story at Virginia's Oldest Church.
Dear Emily, Thank you so much for the kind words and your review. You and your guests were such a pleasure to work with. We hope to see you all again soon for a tour. If you haven't done so, feel free to check us... Read Less Read More