4.8
Verified reviews from real couples
Hampton Virginia's Premiere Wedding & Event Venue
Holds ceremonies and receptions
This venue and their employees made our dream wedding a reality! We booked our coordinator through them as well and Ellie was phenomenal! She was so organized and on top of everything it made planning a breeze. Ellie and her team also handled the set up and break down which was a huge weight lifted for the big day! They have an extensive preferred vendor list to choose from and were so supportive the entire process if we needed any assistance with them. The venue itself is stunning and the perfect esthetic for a day full of love!
Ashley G.
5.0
Having our wedding at the HPO was the best decision we could have made! Our experience from start to finish was great. Our coordinator Ellie made sure we were fully prepared while planning and throughout the day and recommend some vendors we decided to use. The day of was no stress thanks to the staff for setting everything up and transitioning from ceremony to reception so smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful and timeless, and we loved the morning of getting ready suites. Cannot recommend the HPO enough!!
Sienna G.
5.0
Kelsey Ann Leeper
MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (4X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Historic Post Office is a breathtaking historic wedding venue located in Hampton, VA. Stroll along the Hampton waterfront and discover this incredible space, preserved over the years, especially for you and your wedding celebration. This two-story venue blends historic appeal with modern design elements, giving you the freedom to play around with the space and bring your vision to life.
Built and completed in 1914, this building served as the largest US post office in the area for many decades. The venue features elegant design elements that will transport your guests back to the past. These include dark wood floors, white brick walls, and other historical touches. The Historic Post Office has several event spaces, all surrounded by a wrap-around mezzanine. Couples also have access to get-ready suites and lounges within the venue. The area can hold 250 people for sit-down receptions and 400 people for standing celebrations.
The Historic Post Office is an inclusive venue that provides various rental items, helping you customize and design the space. Couples have exclusive access from 9 am on the morning of their event; the event time is five hours with plenty of additional clean-up time. Couples and their guests are always taken care of by the venue's courteous and dedicated staff. A full-service kitchen is available for caterers to use. The Historic Post Office's other add-on options include a wedding coordination service, set up and clean up, ivory soft furnishings, uplighting, and custom backdrops. The Historic Post Office is dedicated to their couples, with coordination services beginning even a year before the big day. Get in touch for more information and discover the beauty of this historic venue.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
City Hall
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.2022.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Meet the team
Kelsey Ann Leeper
Manager
Hey ya'll! My name is Kelsey Ann and I am the venue manager for The Historic Post Office! My husband and I grew up all over the world but have settled down in Gloucester, Virginia. Along with my passion for weddings, events and anything that involves a celebration, I have a deep appreciation for European architecture, fluffy flowers, Kate Middleton, traveling, wine, nights in with my husband and anything with stripes! I can't wait to chat with you over at our unique venue- I'll bring the coffee if you'll bring your smile and event dreams!
Reviews
4.8
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The Historic Post Office is a stunning, versatile venue with elegant architecture and spacious bridal/grooms suites, ideal for large parties. Staff and on-site coordinators provided excellent communication, vendor recommendations, and flawless day-of setup and transitions. Couples praised the stress-free planning and seamless execution.Review photos
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Chantel B
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5.0
11/26/2024
The only venue for us! HPO was the only venue we toured. It’s stunning architecture and “one stop shop” set up afforded us the wedding day we always imagined! The venue was beautif...
ul and comfortably held our 120 guests. We received endless compliments on the versatility of the space. Highly recommend booking! The HPO staff are a dream to work with. Thank you!
Ashley G
5.0
5/12/2026
This venue and their employees made our dream wedding a reality! We booked our coordinator through them as well and Ellie was phenomenal! She was so organized and on top of everyth...
ing it made planning a breeze. Ellie and her team also handled the set up and break down which was a huge weight lifted for the big day! They have an extensive preferred vendor list to choose from and were so supportive the entire process if we needed any assistance with them. The venue itself is stunning and the perfect esthetic for a day full of love!
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Sienna G
5.0
3/11/2026
Having our wedding at the HPO was the best decision we could have made! Our experience from start to finish was great. Our coordinator Ellie made sure we were fully prepared while ...
planning and throughout the day and recommend some vendors we decided to use. The day of was no stress thanks to the staff for setting everything up and transitioning from ceremony to reception so smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful and timeless, and we loved the morning of getting ready suites. Cannot recommend the HPO enough!!
Madison N
5.0
1/23/2026
HPO is a 10 out of 10
We did a group tour about 10 months before the wedding date. My daugher was a bit stressed out as time was of the essense. Ellie, one of the coordinators,...
led the tour and after speaking directly with her following the tour I was sold. My daughter was sold after seeing the bridal and groomsmen suites, but for me it was the warm feeling I got from Ellie. She assured me we could achieve our vision in the time we had and she would make sure of it. For those who don't know, they offer wedding coordinator services for and additonal fee in addition to the venue. BEST MONEY EVER SPENT!!! I could not have asked for a better companion for this journey. Ellie kept us on schedule, helped us with caterer recommendations, as well as, DJ, photograher, florist and even someone to assist with the ceremony. She offered up great ideas for our Christmas wedding. The venue is gorgeous on its own, but dressed up simply for Christmas was absolutely stunning. The suites are the spacious and furnished beautifully, lots of mirrors and space for the girls to get ready and the groomsmen suite has a pool table and kitchen to keep them entertained. This venue is a 10 out of 10 in every way. The building itself is stunning, but the people - they put this place over the top! Highly recommend the venue and the wedding coordinator services.
Elizabeth B
5.0
10/18/2025
The Historic Post Office was the perfect venue — stunning, elegant, and able to accommodate our large guest list seamlessly, even on a rainy day. Our coordinator, Ellie, guided us ...
in selecting the most wonderful vendors. We couldn’t have imagined a more unique or magical setting for our day.
Amanda B
5.0
6/27/2025
I knew from the moment we had our tour at the HPO that this would be our venue and I’m so glad we chose it. The venue is beautiful and the bride/groom suites sold us. We had a larg...
e wedding party and had so much space to get ready. The real gem of the venue was our coordinator, Ellie. She made the entire process so enjoyable and easy! From the first meeting to the day of she was available at all hours and helped ease my wedding stress. Everyone at the HPO was incredible and our guests are still raving about the venue almost a month later! I cannot say enough good things about the venue and the staff. I will never stop recommending the HPO!
Brandon G
5.0
3/02/2025
The post office was so incredible with flexibility! They worked with us and our wedding party. They were consistent with communication and planning tools. Such a beautiful wedding!...
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Logan A
5.0
3/02/2025
We live in Texas and never got to see the venue until the literal wedding day! You would think that would have been a very stressful endeavor planning a wedding having never seen t...
he venue, but Jennifer and the entire HPO staff went above and beyond to make our wedding the perfect day we had envisioned. The venue was incredibly beautiful and when it came to the wedding day we didn’t lift a finger. You always hear stories of people dressing on their wedding day that was not an issue we had. Jennifer and her team ensured everything was perfect and we can’t thank her enough! We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or staff 10 out 10 only wished we could have kept the party going longer!
anonymous u
5.0
8/22/2024
The venue was gorgeous and perfect for our wedding. There were so many options offered to help customize the space to make it what we wanted and the staff is incredibly dedicated t...
o making your entire experience perfect. Not to mention, it has a warming kitchen and full suites for the entire wedding party to get ready. It’s truly a place where you can do everything at one spot and not have to worry about traveling between ceremony and reception venues. If I had to do it all over again, I’d absolutely be right back at the post office for my wedding.
Iljay L
3.0
7/07/2024
Beautiful venue; however, their air conditioner went out during our wedding and it was super hot! We were uncomfortably sweating.
Response from The Historic Post Office on 07/10/2024
We are so sorry to hear about your discomfort at our venue. We have looked into the matter...
, and HVAC systems were working properly during the event. In the event that the heat index is 100 degrees outside (as it was during this event), the HVAC system is only able to cool 20 degrees lower than the outside temperature. Although 80 degrees is still warm, it is unfortunately impossible to compete with heat advisory temperatures in July. We do our very best to ensure the building remains as cool as possible, but some variables are out of our control to include guest and vendor entry and exit. When combined with an elected outdoor cocktail hour, it becomes harder to maintain a cool interior. We certainly wish the circumstances were in our control and that we could have made it more comfortable for everyone. We hope that overall the wedding was beautiful and enjoyable for the entire wedding party.
Meghan L
5.0
5/22/2024
We had our wedding on 5/18/24 and had such an amazing experience! Everything was clean and organized to perfection. We had Ellie as our day of coordinator and she outdid herself! E...
llie gave us great tips and pointers and made our big day turn out flawless. I would recommend the Historic post office to anyone and everyone!
Jennifer J
5.0
5/13/2024
Everything about HPO is perfect. I booked this venue almost two years in advance for my daughter's wedding and I'm so glad we did. Our experience on the day of the wedding was wond...
erful from start to finish. Kelsey helped with the whole booking from start to finish and was wonderful to work with. The whole day was magical and a day my daughter and her husband will never forget.
Leah W
5.0
3/23/2024
Everything about HPO is perfect. We booked this venue almost two years in advance, and loved the entire planning process. Our experience day-of was a dream, and our HPO coordinator...
Ellie was one of the best things to happen to our wedding.
Alejandra I
5.0
1/12/2024
The Historic Post Office simply did not disappoint. The venue was clean and the staff was wonderful. Ellie was our coordinator and she went above and beyond to ensure that our spec...
ial day was nothing short of perfect. She was available throughout the entire planning process. I knew I could count on her for anything! The venue itself is elegant and had everything we needed for the day of. The wedding party suites were comfortable and spacious, giving everyone plenty of space to get ready and spend the day together. We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding day. Thank you all so much for everything you did!
Elisha E
5.0
11/29/2023
We had our wedding on 10/21/23 and the HPO was our venue and Sylvia was our coordinator. This one the one and only venue we toured, and that was all we needed. Everyone throughout ...
the entire process was welcoming and seemed genuinely excited for our big day. Sylvia was our coordinator and she did absolutely AMAZING! Throughout the process, I was getting serious decision fatigue and she was so patient and understanding. I completely trusted her with all of the decor and she truly delivered the day of. Throughout the day, she was present and completely involved. She even helped occupy my grandmother, who has Dementia, while my uncle was making her plate at the buffet. It's so heartwarming to see someone who truly cares about everyone around her. Both of our families and bridal party loved her and she truly made our day 100% stress-free. And with me, that's really saying something! I highly, HIGHLY recommend the beautiful HPO and the even more beautiful coordination services!
Emily U
5.0
11/14/2023
I can’t say enough great things about the HPO. The Historic Post office gave us our picture perfect wedding day that we envisioned. From our venue tour to the day of the wedding ev...
erything was amazing.
For starters, the building is BEAUTIFUL. The white brick, lighting, scalloped windows, and wooden floors are so pretty on their own, it gave us a great backdrop to add our personal touches onto. The bridal suite is amazing to get ready in, and the guys had a great time in the grooms suite.
Second, the staff at HPO runs a tight ship! The pricing is clear, concise and fair. There are different price points for different budgets. They were great at explaining add ons available like pro lighting, custom name added to the wall, Photo Booth etc which made our day even more custom and special. Everything went so smooth with the planning process over our year of planning.
And last, but certainly not least Ellie, our wedding coordinator is hands down THE BEST decision we made for our wedding. We worked with her the entire engagement and she made the planning process so easy and made the day of perfect! We had 4 meetings leading up to the wedding. She planned the day step by step with us throughout the year. She gave us great advice on picking the rest of our vendors. The day of, everything was executed flawlessly. Ellie kept us on our timeline and set everything up perfectly. She set up all of our decorations exactly how I had in my mind, it was great seeing everything come together after a year of planning. Adam and I didn’t have to worry about a thing, as she took care of EVERYTHING! The day was everything’s we wanted and more, we can’t thank Ellie and the rest of the HPO team enough.
Rachel C
5.0
11/14/2023
The Historic Post Office exceeded my expectations. My wedding was absolutely beautiful! The staff was very helpful and answered any questions I had in a timely manner. Their sugges...
tions, professionalism, and expertise did not go unnoticed. The HPO staff definitely knows how to do weddings and does them extremely well! The bridal suite and groom suite were both beautiful and elegant, a perfect place for pre-ceremony pictures! I definitely recommend using the HPO for any and all events, not just weddings. I would love to work with them again in the future if given the opportunity! Loved every minute of being there!
Elizabeth W
5.0
9/21/2023
We decided to go with The Historic Post Office as our wedding venue because they have these events down to a science. Everything leading up to the wedding went so smoothly with Ell...
ie as our coordinator. Their existing relationships with vendors made that aspect so painless as well. The day of was fabulous too. Getting ready in the beautiful bridal suite, the elegance of the venue itself, and the flip between ceremony and reception was all perfect! We would definitely recommend HPO and Ellie to anyone looking to plan their wedding.
Jennifer D
5.0
6/24/2023
The Historic Post Office helped us give our daughter the wedding of her dreams! Our day of coordinator Ellie Bernstein was hands down the best gift I gave to myself to help me wit...
h the day of coordination. Do yourself a favor and REQUEST her!! My daughter was an out of state bride and having Ellie kept us all on task and helped us with a smooth most memorable wedding experience! She even kept all the vendors on a timeline. She did EVERYTHING and was so awesome it gave me the FREEDOM to be able to have a great time and visit with guests. The Venue is incredibly beautiful both inside and out with unique architecture throughout. The huge windows are just beautiful for bridal portraits. The bridal and groomsmen suites are comfortable, well stocked and beautifully remodeled. The lighting and Gobo they offered provided the most romantic atmosphere....just what my daughter wanted. An amazing venue and definitely one to check out!
Chante F
5.0
5/15/2023
The Historic Post Office is beautiful. All the staff was friendly and knowledgable. The venue is much larger inside than it looks outside with seperate bride and groom suites and e...
verything you and your vendors need. We were able to have both our ceremony and reception within. They offer lists of other local vendors they recommend and work with and their intimate wedding package was perfect for us and our budget. They work with you to make your wedding vision a reality. We are so grateful we were able to have a perfect day because of them!
Lauren E
5.0
3/25/2023
We had the pleasure of marrying last Saturday at this beautiful venue. Our coordinator, Ellie Bernstein was phenomenal. From start to finish she kept us on track, was thorough alwa...
ys responsive/made herself available & her experience & organizational skills has made her a master of herding cats with patience, grace, thoughtfulness & attention to detail. Highly recommend this venue & Ellie to make your day the most wonderful day & your vision come true.
Lauren M
5.0
1/20/2023
The Historic post office is an absolutely gorgeous venue on the inside and outside. The rooms for both the bride and groom to get ready in had everything that our bridal party and ...
services needed to help prepare our big day. Our day of coordinator from the HPO, Sylvia, went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly, so that our day was as stress free as possible. Whenever we think of the HPO we will think of the wonderful day we had there, and how hard our coordinator worked to make our day perfect.
Ebone D
2.0
12/01/2022
This is a beautiful venue, but I have to be honest about my experience. I got married the day the area was experiencing bad weather due to a hurricane in Florida. the venue was ama...
zing at reaching out to me the day before, letting me know I could bring things early, etc. The day of the wedding it was raining and windy and the building started to leak. Before I walked down the aisle someone place a garbage can by where the curtain would open for me, so my husband had my first look of me standing next to a trash can. People couldn't dance because there were trash cans and standing puddles of water. Half my guests left because they were older and afraid of slipping. There were water puddles in my reception space. No one bothered to speak to me about it, I emailed explaining why was I upset and they gave me a few dollars back, but with the amount of money I spent on the space I would have expected better. They cant control the weather, but they can control their communication.
Response from The Historic Post Office on 12/06/2022
Ebone,
We’re sorry your wedding day was not picture-perfect due to the tropical storm. Alt...
hough we did everything in our power the day-of, you are correct, some things are out of our control. It is our practice to mainly communicate with the wedding coordinator the day of the event so as to alleviate stress from the couple. We apologize if some messages did not make their way to you. As you mentioned, we did attempt to remedy the situation afterwards to the best of our ability. Again, we are sorry for any inconvenience the day of your wedding and we wish you all the best.
Ashley B
5.0
11/23/2022
Nothing says a successful wedding like a night where everything is perfect. Our wedding was hosted at The Historic Post Office in the downtown Hampton area. This venue is everythin...
g you would want and more. The venue has an open floor plan with a balcony overlooking the first floor as well as a bridal and groom suite. Their suites include showers, washer/dryer machines, a pool table, a kitchen and more! During our morning there, we were able to relax and get ready while our day-of coordinator, Silvia, managed everything happening downstairs. Silvia was the most helpful person we have ever worked with. She coordinated all other vendors and set up all the decorations for us. If you use The Historic Post Office as your venue, we’d definitely suggest using one of their day-of coordinators! Everyone there is beyond professional and will certainly make your wedding the easiest and most enjoyable day possible.
Corinne L
5.0
11/19/2022
The Historic Post Office and all of their staff were absolutely amazing! We had our dream wedding here and have gotten so many compliments about it. The ceremony/reception spaces a...
re stunning and the bridal/groom suites were above and beyond what we saw at any other venue. HPO also offers so many options beyond just the venue rental including coordination services and rental items. We decided to use their coordination services and got the pleasure of working with Kate. She was so helpful and kind and always put us at ease while working through the planning process, and on the day of the wedding, she helped make sure everything went exactly as we planned! I am so glad we chose HPO and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Andrea B
5.0
10/20/2022
We had such a wonderful experience with the HPO venue and their coordination service option. It’s their venue and boy do they know how to run the show. I’m sure that all of the coo...
rdinators are wonderful, but we were lucky to have had Ellie Bernstein beside us. We enjoyed every meeting leading up to the big day, helpful tips, and vendor recommendations. She helped us make sure things where addressed, gave us assignments, and was always available to answer questions. I can’t say enough about that because we opted to plan our own wedding and this was JUST the right support we needed. We still drove things—- but her wisdom was vital to our success. She helped execute our set up and breakdown perfectly. From what I hear the breakdown is always a bit of a scramble. That’s the only advice I’ll give is plan ahead (more then you think needed) to leave with things that night. There are always little things that happen with these events, behind the scenes, and I promise you don’t want to handle them on your most important day. You can trust the HPO team to have your back and have your best interests. I highly recommend.
The venue is gorgeous and a perfect canvas for however you want to make it your own event. The area is perfect with bars that are walking distance and a nice hotel around the corner. It’s the full package.
Lauren W
5.0
10/13/2022
Best kept secret in Hampton Roads! We were so pleased with all that comes with using HPO as your venue! Guest have been complementing us days following the wedding on how beautiful...
The Historic Post Office is and how they’ve never been to such a nice well organized venue! We cannot say enough! If you want a venue that comes with their own vendors/wedding planner/all inclusive and or flexibility to bring in your own please look here first!
Kristin D
5.0
8/20/2022
The Historic Post Office in Hampton was a dream venue for our wedding! The inclusive packages offered an array of options for any celebration and the al a carte additional service...
s available were awesome touches to add flare to the event. We had an incredible experience planning our wedding. Both our ceremony and reception were held at HPO. We had the pleasure of working with one of the in-house coordinators, Ellie, who was a gem and vital part of our special day! Ellie met with us several times and was always a text or phone call away to answer any questions or brainstorm about concerns. Her expertise helped guide us into the perfect elements of our wedding. Ellie was always kind, respectful, friendly and professional. For a bride like myself, who wanted to know every detail throughout the planning process, Ellie was a God send. She offered my mind and heart wisdom and relief in the exact right moments I needed it. Ellie made my wedding better. She made the day so much more enjoyable because of the peace of mind she offered. The HPO team, Ellie included, were all very responsive and helpful. They worked tirelessly the day of our event, and transformed each portion of our wedding into its own unique visual landscape. Of the venues we visited locally, none compare to the offerings or caliber of HPO. We could rave all day long about how much we loved HPO and how perfectly suited this venue was for our wedding day. HPO will proudly and forever be etched in our memories, for the rest of our lives.
Tara U
5.0
8/09/2022
We hosted our wedding at Historic Post Office last November, and it was a truly amazing experience. The building itself is absolutely gorgeous, with so many places to take beautifu...
l wedding photos. The bistro lights wide archways give it a modern, but elegant feel. It was also one of the few places we looked at that had a bride suite and a groom suite, both huge, cute, and comfy for the hours leading up to our event as we got ready. The staff was so easy to work with - Kelsey and Madeline helping from booking until our day, being so accommodating during the challenges of the pandemic and so communicative in answering all our questions. We hired Ellie through the HPO as our day of coordinator, and she was a Rockstar and a blessing. She made us feel so comfortable and supportive of our unique wedding details. She went above and beyond to make our day run smoothly and look stunning, and could not have done it without her. We would not hesitate to recommend the Historic Post Office to anyone looking for a location to host a special event. Our time there was one we will never forget.
Elizabeth E
5.0
7/28/2022
I could write 100, 5 star reviews I would! The Historic Post Office made the greatest day of my life even better. Ellie was our coordinator and I'll never be able to say enough goo...
d things about her. Ellie and the entire staff at HPO ensured my big day was as amazing as absolutely possible. This venue is not only gorgeous, but filled with the best staff possible!
Marge Y
5.0
7/25/2022
My daughter Elizabeth Y. chose The Historic Post Office in Hampton, VA and we couldn’t have been happier! HPO did an AWESOME job! We used many of their recommended vendors and th...
ey were all great.
Casey M
5.0
6/14/2022
We couldn’t be more happy with our decision to host our wedding at the Historic Post Office with Madeline as our coordinator. The venue is conveniently located next to The Landing ...
hotel where we had a room block and along the same street are a variety of restaurants, bars and coffee shops that our guests could walk to. We seriously had the most amazing experience and wouldn’t haven’t changed a thing! Madeline is super easy to work with and made our day very seamless and enjoyable. We are so happy we chose the HPO!
Kishla K
5.0
5/09/2022
Amazing! From our initial visit in 2018 until we finally able to have our reception on April 23, 2022. The staff was friendly and easy to work with. Even through the disappointme...
nts of having to reschedule TWICE because of COVID. My daughter had 3 locations to see when we were planning and HPO was the first and final venue. She and my SIL were immediately sold on the beautiful facility.
Corey J
5.0
4/19/2022
I would just like to start by saying that we had an amazing time a fulfilled all of our wedding dreams at the Historic Post Office. Not only was the staff amazing but they made sur...
e our day was absolutely perfect. The venue holds so much beauty in itself you really can get away with minimal decoration. From the time we got to the post office to the time we left we were treated like royalty. I have to give all of the credit to Ellie our wedding coordinator ( who I would highly recommend) because she knows the operation and how it needs to run. She is a staff member at the HPO and can also be utilized for a day of coordinator. Our wedding was a weird one because it had to be rescheduled 3 times due to Covid. With that said Ellie and the HPO staff accommodated our every need. I would recommend this wedding venue to everyone I see and if you are reading this look no further. This building is an all in 1 type deal that you can’t pass up.
Kara M
5.0
3/17/2022
The HPO is a fantastic venue and has been a dream location for the wedding for a while now! Our DOC Ellie took care of everything on the day of and was reassuring during the entire...
planning process. The HPO team goes above and beyond to ensure every couple and their planning process are well cared for and everything is handled beautifully. I am so grateful I was able to be married here!!
Nicole A
5.0
2/24/2022
I cannot say enough great things about the Historic Post Office. From day one, they provided direct and concise communication which made comparing venues very easy and is one of t...
he many things that drew us there. The day-of-coordination service is one of the most helpful a la carte items they offer. Our DOC was able to guide us to vendors within our price range, answer any and all questions we had, and really helped us shape our day through her questions and experience. We were one of the countless couples who had to postpone their big celebration due to the pandemic but we were fortunate enough to be able to use the HPO for our elopement in 2021 and celebration in 2022. Having the DOC as a point of contact at both events was so special and she went above and beyond to ensure that our elopement was still a sweet and memorable day. The bridal suite and grooms lounge access kept the day stress free and running on time, there was plenty of space for the wedding party to get ready comfortably, and also provide beautiful backdrops for getting ready photography and portraits. It is so easy to customize your event through add-ons like lighting, the venue itself is a perfect canvas for any mood/vibe/theme imaginable, and the HPO team has the experience to ensure a smooth wedding day. I would recommend the HPO and their coordination services to any and everyone, it is, in my opinion, the perfect venue.
Rachael H
5.0
2/07/2022
I would pick the HPO as my wedding venue 100 times over. I cannot say enough good things about not only the venue itself but the staff too. Marie was our DOC and she was amazing! I...
never imagined myself having a wedding so I was a bit lacking in the idea department but she was so patient and helped me every step of the way! Fast-forward to the day of and her along with the rest of the team and the other vendors brought my vision to LIFE! All I had to worry about was getting ready and it was so nice to not feel stress after months of feeling like I was ONLY stressing. Check them out! You won’t regret it!
William S
5.0
1/04/2022
The Historic Post Office (HPO) in Hampton provided the perfect backdrop for our December wedding. From start to finish, the staff at the HPO succeeded in making our experience fun ...
and relaxing. Our wedding had approximately 150 guests, and the HPO comfortably seated everyone in their downstairs space. Leading up to the wedding, our day-of coordinator – Kelsey – managed all the important details and responded to our questions quickly. Her experience and insight clearly showed on the big day, as all aspects of our ceremony and reception went off without a hitch. As for the venue itself, we could not have imagined a better location. The bridal and groom’s suites gave us a luxurious setting to prepare for our big day, complete with separate bathrooms, kitchens, televisions, and lots of space for everything we needed to get ready. As for the ceremony, pictures cannot do justice to how beautiful the setting was. The HPO has great acoustics; every word in the ceremony echoed clearly throughout the building. The HPO staff worked efficiently to flip the downstairs from ceremony to reception as the guests moved upstairs for cocktail hour. As we stated before, they were able to comfortably seat our 150 guests in the space downstairs for dinner. Everyone had an excellent time on the dance floor in the reception. Finally, it’s worth noting that the HPO is no more than a 5-minute walk from the Landing at Hampton Marina – a high quality hotel that hosted many of our guests at a reasonable price. In all, the Historic Post Office and its staff have our highest recommendation for anyone seeking a wedding venue in the Hampton Roads area. You will not be disappointed!
Alana N
5.0
12/31/2021
The staff at the HPO were amazing. We used a day-of coordinator (DOC) through them and it helped tremendously! Ellie (DOC) was incredible!!! The venue has so much character. We kep...
t our decor simple and it looked elegant. I would highly recommend the HPO to other couples looking to get married.
Tryphena B
5.0
12/08/2021
We absolutely loved this venue for our wedding day on Dec. 1, 2021. We chose a daytime wedding! Our goal was to be affordable for our small -ish covid safe wedding. The Historic Po...
st Office delivered! We left our wedding debt free! Almost everything was included in the price! We got a few extras which were worth it but not very expensive at all. We were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception here with 50 people. Picturesque location! All of the staff were quick to respond and helpful every step of the way! Run to this venue to get married!
Desiree L
5.0
11/02/2021
Our daughter and her now-husband got married at the HPO on 10-24. They booked it two years ago but, due to the pandemic, had to postpone until just recently. The staff at the HPO i...
s amazing and Kelsey and Madeline were just so great at communicating through the delay. The venue itself is gorgeous and there are so many beautiful areas for decorating and photo ops. Having the option of set up/breakdown being handled made things so much easier and less stressful for the day of the wedding. One of the BEST features of the venue is the bridal suite. It is HUGE and there was plenty of room for 5 bridesmaids, flower girl, mother and grandmother, the bride, MOB, makeup artists and hair stylists, and various people that peeked in. The bridal party got their early in the morning and we had music going (definitely recommend a wireless speaker), food and mimosas...it is such a great space to relax and get ready. You always hear about the stress of the wedding day, so to see the bride and all her bridesmaids just enjoying the day and getting pampered with no worries was fabulous. There is also a groom's suite next door that has a pool table, tvs, leather chairs, small kitchen, etc. We put a cooler of drinks in the hallway so everyone from both sides could help themselves. I can't stress enough how wonderful it is to have EVERYTHING in one space...especially when it comes to decorating. Being able to do the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception there was great. Having the bride come out of the side hall and down the small staircase to her song (before coming around and going down the longer staircase) was SO dramatic and gave everyone a sneak peek before she came down the aisle. Everything about the wedding was just so beautiful, and I can't recommend this venue enough!
Samantha C
5.0
10/23/2021
Madeline and the HPO crew gave my husband and I our dream wedding ! She was always available for any and all questions and she always knew how to keep me calm and relaxed! All our ...
visits really prepared me and my husband for the big day and we are so grateful we had Madeline by our side! The entire night she always had everything under control, even when our arch was barely hanging on and could have fallen over at any point, Madeline helped set up the arch to try and keep it as steady as it could be! Loved having her as our DOC because there are so many little details, I never would of thought of and didn’t even have to worry about because we had her! Can’t believe our wedding has come and gone, but so thankful we were able to celebrate with our friends and family at the most beautiful venue, ever!
Jamey S
5.0
10/15/2021
This was the perfect venue for our wedding! We were able to have both our ceremony and reception here and it was everything we could have asked for! Highly recommend having your we...
dding here as well as utilizing their day of coordination- it took the stress out of everything!
Ally D
5.0
9/29/2021
We just had our wedding here and it was amazing! We did the elopement package which is all inclusive for a great price. Everything was taken care of for us and the staff was so hel...
pful! They were very accommodating throughout the whole process. They worked really hard to make sure all of our wants and needs were met. To top it all off, the venue looks amazing. You have to put very little effort into decorating because the venue is gorgeous on its own. It was 100% worth every dollar spent.
Shayna S
5.0
8/26/2021
The Historic Post Office is a beautiful venue for both your wedding ceremony and reception! Not only that, the staff is amazing! Everyone is super helpful and they really were gr...
eat about handling weddings postponed due to the pandemic. The bridal suites are an amazing feature and help to make your special day even more special. Do yourself a favor and book HPO for your wedding!
Courtney H
5.0
7/11/2021
My husband and I used the Post Office for our June 2021 wedding and could not have asked for a better experience! With COVID having the possibility of impacting our wedding, the st...
aff kept us up to date with evolving restrictions as we got closer to our date and was prompt to answer any questions we had. The bridal and groom's suites were perfect for us to get ready for our big day and the venue itself is stunning. We are so glad we went with the Post Office for our event!
Marisa D
5.0
11/04/2020
I knew I wanted my wedding to be at The Historic Post Office and actually booked and paid my deposit before touring. The venue is breathtaking and the staff is phenomenal. There is...
no better wedding venue in my opinion. There is so much history in the building and it’s absolutely beautiful. I recommend The HPO to anyone looking for a wedding venue.
Tifani W
5.0
5/14/2020
This is a beautiful venue! Easy to decorate and the staff is wonderful!
Caitlyn L
5.0
3/27/2020
From the moment I walked into The Historic Post Office I knew I HAD to get married there. My husband and I booked this venue a little over a year ago to be sure that we got it! Our...
wedding was March 14th 2020 and it was a day I’ll never forget. Madeline was AMAZING through the wedding planning process and always kept me calm and handled so much so I didn’t have much to worry about. She communicated with all my vendors which took a lot of the stress off of me. For that, I will forever be grateful! The staff on the day of was great! The venue itself is so beautiful and helped my dreams come true! Best day ever!💕
Misty S
5.0
7/31/2019
The Historic Post Office was the most wonderful venue for our July wedding. The upstairs suites were so comfortable and made getting ready so easy. My bridal party had beautiful ...
light for makeup and hair. While my groom and his groomsmen had a blast playing pool. Madeline was our day of coordinator and she was amazingly organized, punctual, and made sure our day went exactly as planned. Many guests reach out to us after our wedding exclaiming about beauty of the HPO. We are beyond happy with the HPO and with Madeline!
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