The Space
The Chesapeake Conference Center is a spacious, versatile wedding and events venue in Chesapeake, Virginia, boasting 39,000 square feet of event space with high ceilings and genuine flexibility. The center pairs a large, grand ballroom with several pre-function rooms, giving couples room to host every part of the celebration in one convenient location. The Grand Ward Ballroom is well-equipped for events and offers an array of dining and decor possibilities, while several additional rooms are perfect for arrival drinks and pre-dinner mingling. With a dedicated on-site event planner and full culinary and bar services, the Chesapeake Conference Center makes large celebrations seamless. That combination of expansive high-ceilinged space, a grand ballroom, and full-service planning makes the Chesapeake Conference Center a smart Hampton Roads choice. For couples who want a spacious, all-in-one wedding with a grand ballroom, flexible pre-function rooms, and full-service planning in Chesapeake, the Chesapeake Conference Center is a versatile and convenient choice.
Capacity & Layout
The Chesapeake Conference Center offers 39,000 square feet of flexible, high-ceilinged event space with a capacity of over 300 guests, making it well suited to larger weddings. The Grand Ward Ballroom, a large and spacious room, can cater a full sit-down meal and offers an array of dining and decor possibilities, anchoring the reception, while several additional rooms are perfect for arrival drinks and pre-dinner mingling during cocktail hour. Because the space is also suitable for a ceremony, couples can hold the whole wedding celebration, from the ceremony to the reception, in the same convenient location, giving the day a seamless flow with a genuine weather plan. The high ceilings and flexible layout let couples shape the space to their vision. That combination of a grand ballroom for over 300 guests, flexible pre-function rooms, and the ability to host the ceremony on-site suits larger weddings that want a spacious, all-in-one celebration, keeping everyone together from the ceremony through the last dance.
Amenities
The Chesapeake Conference Center pairs its spacious setting with genuinely full-service, convenient amenities. A dedicated event planner on-site happily takes care of all the details, and the center offers culinary and bar services including servers, along with tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and flatware, so much of the day’s setup, dining, and service is handled in-house. The center is complete with over 300 parking spaces and is within walking distance of hotels, shopping centers, and restaurants, keeping the wedding weekend genuinely convenient for guests. The high-ceilinged Grand Ward Ballroom and flexible pre-function rooms give couples adaptable spaces for every part of the celebration, and the center is recommended by 92 percent of couples who have celebrated there. For the entertainment, the enclosed, high-ceilinged Grand Ward Ballroom gives a wedding DJ excellent structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the spacious room and the dance floor stays packed within a versatile, full-service Chesapeake setting.
Location & Getting There
The Chesapeake Conference Center sits at 700 Conference Center Drive in Chesapeake, Virginia, in the Hampton Roads region and within walking distance of hotels, shopping, and restaurants. That location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since guests coming from Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the surrounding Hampton Roads area have an easy drive, and Norfolk International Airport is convenient for anyone flying in, while the nearby hotels, shopping centers, and restaurants, all within walking distance, make the weekend genuinely easy for out-of-town guests. The Hampton Roads setting keeps everything convenient and easy to plan around, and over 300 on-site parking spaces keep arrival simple. Yet the center’s spacious, high-ceilinged ballroom gives the celebration a grand, comfortable feel once you arrive. That combination of a spacious, full-service venue with a convenient Chesapeake location surrounded by hotels and dining is a big part of what draws couples to the Chesapeake Conference Center.
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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