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About Chowning's Garden Bar
Based in Williamsburg, Chowning's Garden Bar works with couples planning weddings throughout Richmond, Virginia. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel and Woodlands Conference Center. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Planning a live wedding band in Richmond
How much does a live wedding band cost in Richmond?
Live bands in Richmond commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near Chowning's Garden Bar
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel | 0.2 mi |
| Woodlands Conference Center | 0.8 mi |
| The Williamsburg Manor Bed & Breakfast | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Chowning's Garden Bar to each venue listed on Lazo.
Richmond weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 29° | 20% | 4:35 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 52° | 30° | 20% | 5:12 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 60° | 37° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 46° | 22% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 78° | 56° | 23% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 64° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 69° | 24% | 7:52 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 68° | 21% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 61° | 19% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 49° | 16% | 5:57 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Nov | 60° | 39° | 17% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 52° | 32° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:52 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Richmond International Airport (6.8 mi from Richmond). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Richmond.
Getting to Richmond
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RIC Richmond International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | 69 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 93 mi | 2 hr |
| Washington DC | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Baltimore | 129 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Richmond; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 109 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
- Where
- Williamsburg · 45 miles southeast of central Richmond
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Richmond
- One of 53 live wedding bands we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (855) 318-9795
- Website
- Visit site
Around Williamsburg
- Nearest venue
- Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 15 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 9 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 135 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Chowning's Garden Bar; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Richmond.
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