The Bolling Haxall House stands as a magnificent 1858 Italianate villa and Virginia Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Home to The Woman's Club since 1900, this meticulously restored mansion features an elegant spiral staircase with hand-carved walnut railing, floor-to-ceiling arched windows, stunning parlors, and the grand Beaux Arts ballroom. With distinctive Pompeian Red walls, a raised stage, and elegant period details, the venue accommodates up to 300 guests for celebrations that blend historic grandeur with timeless sophistication.

The ballroom's rich red walls and ornate architectural details create a dramatic atmosphere that benefits from thoughtful lighting enhancements. Professional uplighting accentuates the soaring ceilings and intricate moldings while complementing the venue's bold color palette. Strategic placement of uplights around the perimeter can soften or intensify the room's warmth depending on the desired ambiance, casting customized color washes that enhance any wedding vision. The historic space allows for sophisticated lighting that adds depth and dimension while honoring the building's authentic Victorian character.

Custom drapery installations offer versatile solutions for personalizing this distinctive venue. While the Pompeian Red walls make a powerful statement, couples seeking a softer or more neutral aesthetic can utilize floor-to-ceiling drape panels to transform the ballroom's appearance. Luxurious fabric treatments in ivory, champagne, or complementary colors can line sections of the walls, creating elegant backdrops behind the sweetheart table or framing the stage area for ceremony setups. Draping provides the flexibility to honor the historic architecture while adapting the space to match specific wedding palettes and styles.

The combination of drapery and precision uplighting produces stunning layered effects. Sheer fabric panels illuminated from behind create ethereal glows, while heavier drapes add richness and help with acoustics during the room flip from ceremony to reception. Strategic draping can also define separate areas within the ballroom or soften the transition between the raised stage and guest seating areas.

The parlors provide charming spaces for cocktail hours, featuring period furnishings, a piano, and intimate proportions. Pin spotting ensures floral arrangements and focal points receive dedicated illumination throughout the evening. The courtyard offers a picturesque outdoor space for photos and additional gathering areas.
With on-site parking, separate dressing rooms, a full industrial kitchen that caterers appreciate, and an experienced event team managing every detail, The Bolling Haxall House delivers seamless coordination. The combination of authentic Victorian elegance, downtown convenience, and sophisticated uplighting and drapery customization creates an unforgettable setting at one of Richmond's most distinguished historic addresses