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Pagoda & Oriental Garden

Hummingbird Macarons at The Pagoda Garden
4.5 out of 5 stars and 11 reviews
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Norfolk, VA
4.5
Praised by couples for:
Amenities
Unique aesthetic style
Guests comfort
We thank you for the opportunity in allowing us to use this venue for our special day. Madeline has been most gracious and we thank her and the beautiful gardens for such a breathtaking day with amazing weather, as a bonus! You will come highly recommended to our friends and family for upcoming weddings!!
Hazar F.
5.0
This was perhaps the most beautiful venue to have a wedding. Our wedding was April 15th in the garden and the weather was perfect. We cannot thank Ms. Madeline Sly for her recommendations and answering all of our questions (even if we asked them more than twice). Our guests enjoyed exploring the gardens, the pagoda and the koi pond. Dreason Ruckett of Dreal’s at the Pagoda did an amazing job with the catering as everyone raved about his food.
Jo F.
5.0

About this venue

Best of Weddings Award
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The beautiful Pagoda is located on the waterfront in downtown Norfolk, with views of the Elizabeth River, the USS Wisconsin, and the City Skyline. The Pagoda also features an exquisitely landscaped Asian Garden with a magnificent Koi pond, delightful water fountains, and colorful plants. Come and see why this gorgeous venue offers a unique romantic spot for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and life's fun celebrations. Pagoda & Oriental Garden is a stunning wedding venue in Norfolk, VA. What You'll Love About Pagoda & Oriental Garden Couples love this romantic wedding venue's beautiful gardens, ponds, and fountains. They also rave about the friendly and accommodating events team. Check out the FAQs for more information about your wedding celebration at Pagoda & Oriental Garden.
28+ years in business
Speaks English
Amenities + details
Amenities
Handicap Accessible
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Museum
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Food & Catering
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Best of Weddings Award
2009 'Best of Weddings'
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Reviews
4.5
out of 5.0
11 reviews
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We thank you for the opportunity in allowing us to use this venue for our special day. Madeline has been most gracious and we thank her and the beautiful gardens for such a breatht...
aking day with amazing weather, as a bonus! You will come highly recommended to our friends and family for upcoming weddings!!
AvatarV
The location was beautiful for an afternoon ceremony and requires little to no decoration because of how gorgeous the building and park is. The catering was fantastic and everyone ...
enjoyed it. The only reason why I removed one star is due to the park being open - we were given the option to rope off the park and reserve parking for our guests, both of which ended up being pointless. People walked over, kicked over, or even drove over the signs with their bikes and didn’t care there was a private event happening. Bicyclists were driving through and over our dance floor. By the time our ceremony started, most of our guests had to find street parking due to the reserved parking being taken over. I know the owners of the venue can’t control the behavior of Norfolk, but I do wonder why they offer the (higher priced) option of ‘reserving the park’ when it’s really not doing anything. I would choose this location again in a heartbeat but not reserve the park (only the building), and not order a dance floor if I could do it again. Otherwise, it was a beautiful spot for a daytime wedding and we greatly enjoyed it!
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This was perhaps the most beautiful venue to have a wedding. Our wedding was April 15th in the garden and the weather was perfect. We cannot thank Ms. Madeline Sly for her recomm...
endations and answering all of our questions (even if we asked them more than twice). Our guests enjoyed exploring the gardens, the pagoda and the koi pond. Dreason Ruckett of Dreal’s at the Pagoda did an amazing job with the catering as everyone raved about his food.
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AvatarA
This was a great experience, the service was wonderful, they helped the best way they could. They also over and beyond there expectation. They stayed in contact with us and made su...
re we had everything we needed up to the day of the wedding. Great catering and was able to inform us of people who did any services that we needed as far as a preacher, decorations etc., they were great recommendations. They had just finished some renovating and they fixed everything up beautifully and helped with making sure everything was in place. They did more then a great job and the prices where well worth it. I would recommend this place 100%!!!!
AvatarC
I want to say first that Hummingbird's desserts are so delicious to where we had a big privilege of being able to have our wedding cake done by them. Kisha and the staff were/are s...
o nice and helpful. I was able to provide rough draft sketches of my vision for me and my husband's wedding cake and it came out EXACTLY as I imagined. It was so good! If you need a cake done or just want a snack on the go this is the place.
AvatarA
This was the spot that my husband first asked me to be his girlfriend AND where he proposed. We were so excited to be able to have our wedding ceremony and reception here. Not only...
were the gardens in full bloom, but we got really lucky and had perfect weather! Madeline Sly did so much to help us with making our day absolutely perfect. She was prompt with responding to emails and phone calls and made sure that everything ran smoothly on our special day. Our wedding was truly perfect!
AvatarC
Our wedding day turned out wonderful! The Pagoda was such a beautiful venue, we could not have wished for anything else. Both Madeline and Julie were so helpful from the very beg...
inning, and they made sure the ceremony and reception ran smoothly, giving us nothing to think about on our special day but each other, our family and friends.
AvatarS
This was our DREAM venue! Not only was it beautiful and romantic, but the owner, Madeline, was so accomodating and helpful during the whole process! Our wedding was perfect in ev...
ery way, and we couldn't have done it without The Pagoda :)
Response from Pagoda & Oriental Garden
Stephanie, Thank you for this review. You and Adam were wonderful to work with and it was...
a beautiful wedding for a fabulous couple. Do come back for your Anniversary celebrations. Best regards, Madeline
AvatarC
Although our wedding day was incredibly hot, Madeline Sly made our ceremony at the Pagoda Garden a memorable one. She was very open with our ideas and even let us use the restaura...
nt on site to get out of the heat. She was quick to respond to emails and calls which was very helpful! Be mindful that you will need to bring any items and or rent chairs, etc that you may need if the ceremony is being held there. Very affordable!
Response from Pagoda & Oriental Garden
Chelsea, Thank you for posting this review. It was a joy to work with you and John. Your c...
eremony at the Pagoda Garden was really beautiful shared with so many caring friends. Seeing the look on John's face when you appeared in your gorgeous gown was priceless! My best wishes for many happy years as your obvious love for each other continues to grow. It would be wonderful to have you back at the Pagoda for an Anniversary celebration. Warm regards, Madeline
AvatarS
We were married in the garden right next to a Pagoda-shaped restaurant. We had a tent set up next to the restaurant with a dance floor and on the water. There were ponds and foun...
tains and many beautiful places to take pictures.;There is only one bathroom in the restaurant. I would recommend renting a portable bathroom if you have a large party.

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265 West Tazewell Street, Norfolk, VA
265 West Tazewell Street, Norfolk, VA
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