Watercolor illustration of the Hendricks building

Wedding & Event Venue · Est. 1860 · Water Valley, Mississippi

YourLove StoryBegins Here

Say “I do” inside 120-year-old brick walls, on a Main Street corner that's been part of Water Valley since 1860.

Couple sharing their first kiss under a draped arch

Timeless Love,Timeless Place.

Some things never go out of style: true love, exposed brick, and a room full of your favorite people. For over 100 years, these brick walls have stood strong on Main Street. Now they're ready to hold your biggest moment, from the first look to the last dance.

Historic town · Southern charm · Memories for a lifetime

Why couples love the Hendricks

Made for Your Day

Bride in her gown looking into a tall mirror by the window

Get Ready in Style

Mimosas, music and your favorite people: that's how wedding mornings should start. Get ready in our Bridal Suite, and even stay the night before or after your big day.

See the Bridal Suite

Your Getaway Car

Meet the unofficial star of the wedding album. Our antique 1957 Ford Fairlane is ready for portraits and the send-off of your dreams.

Meet the Fairlane

Groom in a light gray suit seated on a leather sofa by old wood-framed windows

Every Corner Photo Ready

Exposed brick, vintage details and big window light. You won't have to hunt for the perfect shot; it's around every corner.

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Every DetailUniquely Yours

No two weddings are alike, and yours shouldn't be either. Bring your caterer, your colors and your vision. We'll bring the historic backdrop and a team that's excited to help you pull it all together.

No two weddings are alike · Your vision, our historic backdrop

Four-tier naked cake with pink roses by a window

Birthdays · Formals · Greek life · Corporate

Let Us Host Your Next Event

From birthdays and formals to Greek life parties and corporate events, the Hendricks has room to celebrate. Our 6,000 sq ft tap room and foyer lounge hold up to 300 guests, with a full bar, a stage and a photo booth corner.

Explore the Venue

Hendricks Est. 1860 spelled out in the tiled lobby floor

About the Hendricks Building

Since 1860

There's been a building on this corner of Main Street since 1860, and the brick walls standing today are about 120 years old. The shop produced everything from the town's manhole covers to machine parts while operating as a foundry.

Later the building was home to one of the first Ford dealerships in the country, and from 2013 to 2019 it housed Yalobusha Brewing Company. Today it's where Water Valley celebrates.

1903 W.M. Hendricks Machine Shop and Foundry letterhead receipt

Black-and-white photo of the building as a Ford dealership

Ford showroom inside the building with a 1950s Ford on display

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Couple walking out through a tunnel of sparklers at night

Happily Ever After

The last dance may be over, but the magic is just beginning. Picture sparklers glowing against 120-year-old brick, and the two of you walking out into your first night as newlyweds.