The Space
The Obici House is a historic mansion wedding venue on the water in Suffolk, Virginia, once home to Amedeo Obici, the Italian immigrant and founder of Planters Peanuts, and his wife, Louise. Styled after an Italian villa on the historic Bay Point Farm, the beautifully renovated mansion sits at the end of a tree-lined, one-mile-long driveway overlooking the 18th green of Sleepy Hole Golf Course on the Nansemond River. With classic chandeliers, rich woodwork, tile, and original stained glass windows, the Obici House pairs genuine historic elegance with expansive river views. That combination of an Italian-villa mansion, historic architectural details, and Nansemond River views makes the Obici House a distinctive Suffolk choice. For couples who want a historic, waterfront wedding with an Italian-villa mansion, stained glass, and river views in Suffolk, The Obici House is a memorable and elegant choice.
Capacity & Layout
The Obici House can host up to 150 guests indoors, with included tables, chairs, and a dance floor, or up to 350 guests celebrating under a tent by the river. Couples can choose from a number of indoor spaces, illuminated by classic chandeliers and framed by rich woodwork, tile, and original stained glass, or several outdoor locations, including the entrance supported by Greek columns or the pergola, a setting perfected by an idyllic view of the water. That layout lets couples exchange vows at the pergola or portico with the Nansemond River as a backdrop, then celebrate indoors or under a riverside tent, giving the day a natural flow with a genuine weather plan. That combination of historic indoor spaces, a riverside tent option, scenic ceremony settings, and a capacity up to 350 suits weddings from intimate to grand, keeping the celebration elegant and connected from the ceremony through the last dance in Suffolk.
Amenities
The Obici House pairs its historic setting with genuinely elegant, scenic amenities. The indoor reception spaces come with included tables, chairs, and a dance floor, and the mansion is available for hosting multiple wedding events, including engagement parties, bridal showers, ceremonies, and receptions, giving couples flexibility across the weekend. Beautifully renovated to its original splendor from bricks dating to the 1890s, the Italian-villa mansion offers a genuinely storied backdrop. The historic architectural details, the classic chandeliers, the original stained glass, the Greek-columned portico, the waterfront pergola, and the Nansemond River views give photographers an elegant, historic range of backdrops that need little added decor. For the entertainment, the enclosed mansion reception spaces give a wedding DJ solid structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the space and the dance floor stays lively at a historic waterfront Suffolk mansion.
Location & Getting There
The Obici House sits at 4700 Sleepy Hole Road in Suffolk, Virginia, overlooking the Nansemond River. That waterfront location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since guests coming from Suffolk, the greater Hampton Roads area, and nearby Norfolk have a manageable drive, and Norfolk International Airport is convenient for anyone flying in, while nearby Suffolk and Norfolk offer hotels, restaurants, and attractions for out-of-town guests. The location keeps everything convenient and easy to plan around. Yet the mansion’s Italian-villa architecture, historic details, and Nansemond River views give the celebration an elegant, historic feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic waterfront mansion with a convenient Suffolk location is a big part of what draws couples to The Obici House.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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