FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN CAN I TOUR THE LOFT?
Tours are available Monday through Thursday by appointment only. We Do Not conduct tours on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays do to scheduled events. Click here to schedule your tour!
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO YOU BOOK EVENTS & WEDDINGS?
We book weddings and events up to 12 months in advance at The Loft. We do not schedule tours or take bookings outside of the 12 month range. However, if your event is within 16 months, we suggest filling out the appropriate form to begin the preliminary stages of the booking process.
HOW MANY GUESTS CAN THE LOFT ACCOMMODATE?
Up to 75 guests.
DOES THE VENUE HAVE PARKING?
The Loft is located in the heart of the art district of Jackson Ward. Although the venue does not have designated parking, there is ample street parking around the venue and there are 4 public parking lots all within walking distance of the venue. Check out our parking guide for more details! We have also partnered up with RVATukTuk to provide shuttle services for wedding guests before and after your wedding. Shuttle services can be arranged in advance for social and corporate events for an additional fee. Availability is first come first serve.
IS THE LOFT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE?
Although the interior of The Loft is ADA compliant, the entrance of the venue does require the use of stairs.
CAN I CHOOSE MY CATERERS?
We believe that your menu should reflect your personal style and foods that you absolutely love. While we do have a curated list of professional caterers who have demonstrated an outstanding level of service, and superior quality of food, you may also choose to select a caterer not on our list. Whatever you choose, your food must be provided by a licensed and insured caterer or restaurant.
ARE TABLES AND CHAIRS INCLUDED?
Weddings, social events and corporate events all include tables and chairs. Tables can be added to elopement packages for an additional fee. Click here for a full list of what is available.
DO YOU PROVIDE THE ALCOHOL FOR MY EVENT?
The Loft allows you to bring in your own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for your event. To do that, we require you hire a fully insured and certified professional bartender, bar service, or caterer to serve and handle all alcoholic beverages. You are also required to get a one-day banquet license from the Virginia ABC in order to have and serve alcoholic beverages at The Loft. You may acquire that license by going to this website: https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/get-a-license/banquet-licenses
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BOOK MY DATE?
All bookings are required to pay a 50% booking fee retainer as well as sign our service contract. All weddings and elopements require each party to sign our contact. All vendors must be licensed and insured and provide documentation 7 days prior to your event. All weddings and events are required to have one-day event liability insurance including liquor liability with The Loft listed as a named insured. This is to protect you (the client) from being held responsible for any injuries or damages during your event as well as to ensure The Loft retains its historic beauty. You can find more details on event insurance here.
WHAT VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK MY WEDDING OR EVENT?
We require that all hired vendors be licensed and insured in the state of Virginia. All vendors are required to provide a certificate of insurance with The Loft listed as an additional insured under the policy for the event. Vendors certificates of insurance will be due no later than 14 days prior to the event date. This includes but is not limited to Catering, Dj’s, Bar Services, Wedding Planners/Coordinators, etc.