About this vendor
Where historic charm meets modern celebration—Salem Chapel & Event Venue offers a timeless setting for couples seeking an intimate and meaningful wedding day in Rice, Virginia. Owned by Caryn Kayton, this beautifully restored chapel blends over a century of history with the ease of a full ceremony and reception space under one roof.
Originally built in 1884 and named after the Hebrew word “Shalom,” meaning peace, the chapel provides a romantic backdrop featuring stained glass lancet windows, soaring ceilings, and classic wooden pews. Thoughtful renovations have preserved its character while adding modern amenities for today’s weddings.
Facilities & Capacity
Accommodating up to 100 guests, Salem Chapel features three connected spaces: a ceremony chapel, pre-reception/cocktail area, and a reception hall. Two get-ready rooms and a catering prep kitchen are also included for your convenience.
For couples drawn to intimate weddings, historic beauty, and a seamless experience, Salem Chapel & Event Venue is a place where your love story feels right at home.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Religious Setting
- Church
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Reviews
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5
out of 5.03 reviews
Such a great venue that held our small wedding there. The staff is very friendly and helpful and was at an affordable price! We are super satisfied with our experience and recomm...
end the venue very highly.
This little church was perfect and beautiful for our wedding!!!!!!!! So much charm and you could just feel love once you stepped foot into the space. I cried almost immediately! Sh...
awne was super helpful and kind. They were very accommodating, and you cannot beat the price. I can’t wait to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays at this venue in the future.
The Salem Chapel and Event Venue was a lifesaver for us! We were having the hardest time finding somewhere to hold our rehearsal dinner, and this ended up being the perfect solutio...
n. It was near enough to Farmville that our guests staying in town could make it out easily. Plenty of parking, and tons of space for the event itself. We worked with Shawne, who was super helpful, giving us ideas for how we could use the space. They were very flexible with times and were very accommodating. The event space came with tables and chairs, which were perfect for dinner, and the chapel was perfect for the actual rehearsal portion. Would highly recommend working with them!
Contact
327 Rice's Depot Road, Rice, VA
Salem Chapel and Event Venue