Made in Fairfax, VA
A Space That Photographs As Good As It Feels
Neutral tones and thoughtful styling – Hello Venue gives you a versatile backdrop for celebrations and content, with options like macramé, fresh florals, and fairy lights available to customize your look.
Made For
Every Kind of Celebration
Moms Planning Parties
Baby showers, birthdays & gender reveals.
Brides & Bridal Parties
Romantic, photo-ready bridal showers.
Photographers
Styled backdrop for boudoir & creative shoots.
Content Creators
Plug-and-play set for TikTok & Instagram.
The Venue
Step Inside Hello Venue
Our Fairfax venue offers a flexible, neutral-toned space built for small events, styled shoots, and content sessions alike. Add-on styling – a moon arch, macramé, fresh florals, fairy lights – is available to match your vision.
What You Can Book
Services & Packages
01
Studio Rental by the Hour
02
Studio Program With Our Artisan
$560 / 2 hours
For 8 guests (additional guests $35 per person, up to 14 people)
Private celebration program: arts and crafts masterclass, etiquette, and more
Refreshments (water and juices)
Clean-up by our staff
Private use of the space
Each additional half-hour $80
For 8 guests (additional guests $35 per person, up to 14 people)
Private celebration program: arts and crafts masterclass, etiquette, and more
Refreshments (water and juices)
Clean-up by our staff
Private use of the space
Each additional half-hour $80
03
Option 2 + Custom Themed Decoration and Balloon Arch
$840 / 2 hours
EVERYTHING in Option 2 with an upgrade to custom themed table decoration and balloon arch.
For 8 guests, additional guests $49 per person.
Each additional half-hour $80
EVERYTHING in Option 2 with an upgrade to custom themed table decoration and balloon arch.
For 8 guests, additional guests $49 per person.
Each additional half-hour $80
Located in Fairfax, VA
Easy to Find, Easy to Park
Hello Venue is located at 3937 University Dr, Suite B, Fairfax, VA 22030 – with free on-site parking and easy access from Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland.
📍 3937 University Dr, Suite B, Fairfax, VA 22030
🕒 8am – 10pm · Private bookings only
🚗 Free on-site parking available
Good to Know
Common Questions
We're at 3937 University Drive, Suite B, Fairfax, VA 22030 - easy to reach from across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and the Maryland suburbs.
We operate from 8am to 10pm, private bookings only - meaning the studio is exclusively yours for the duration of your reservation.
Yes, and it's free. The building offers more than 60 on-site parking spaces during operating hours. There's also public parking at Old Town Plaza (2-minute walk), on-street parking on University Drive, and free parking at the City of Fairfax Regional Library nearby.
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