Submitted by cbthomas85 t3_zz8kao in washingtondc
hi! my fiancé and i got engaged last month and have started looking at venues, which has been a bit daunting. we know we want to get married in the district, but there are so many options! what’s the best (most impressive, unique, or memorable) place you’ve been to (or heard of) a wedding here? for context, our current list is 150-170 people. thank you so much!!
awesome, thank you!
We also did this just this past fall. No regrets at all. Had so many compliments from our guests.
We had 110 and felt it was perfect. Venue said they could squeeze 140 but it’d be tight for dinner. So that might be your limiting factor.
great to know- and congrats!
Agreed, and most venues in DC (at least the ones that don't have their own catering) will allow this. You just can't transport it over state lines. But lots of folks order from a vendor like ACE Beverage or Schneider's, and they'll deliver the drinks directly to the venue for the caterer to chill and serve. Pretty easy!
Most impressive to out of towners, IMO: https://capitolviewat400.com/
i think this is our current first choice!! :)
We recently settled on District Winery. A bit pricey but all inclusive and excellent water views.
ha i think that’d be one of our top choices if some of our best friends weren’t getting married there next year :)
Ah! Small world!
Not the Watergate. They were terrible to work with.
good to know! thanks and sorry for your experience
The line hotel has a beautiful rooftop view! Ballroom was pretty standard though.
yes! we toured and were underwhelmed- the roof is incredible but we’d only be able to use it for a cocktail hour (and everyone would have to wait to go up just one elevator…). the ballroom is just an ordinary hotel ballroom, not sure if it’s worth the steep price
Most impressive? Rent out the Kennedy Center and get a permit to have fireworks on the Potomac outside. Someone recently did that…
we got engaged on the roof of the KC so that might be overkill lol
My wife and I got married at the dockmaster house on the Wharf and it was fucking beautiful and reasonably priced by DC's ridiculous standards. We had just under 100 people, so ymmv, but it's definitely a venue to check out if you're familiar with and/or like the vibe there
it really is gorgeous! don’t think it’ll fit us though (but we may make cuts)
Work with floral studio in the area, some places (some I haven’t been too but some I have): Anderson House (amazing outdoor area), Dock5 (industrial cool set up), W, Fairmont dc, Meridian house (my favorite, very warm inviting and great for midsize weddings, great outdoor and indoor area), Hay Adams, Salamander Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons, The Line, The Schuyler, The Willard, Conrad, Perry Belmont, Potomac View Terrace (amazing view of the Lincoln memorial and Washington monument)
Top of the Hay at the Hay Adams - unbeatable view. Did a work event there a couple years ago. Very $$$ though.
We had a gorgeous wedding at Hotel Monaco.
Highly recommend!
Chiming in with the Hay Adams and Meridian House-really great for a wedding of your size.
thank you!
dan's cafe
Skyline609.net. New rooftop space that is completely unique.
damn!! this looks great- thank you for the tip! we live in hill east so this would be awesome. may have to make some cuts to the guest list tho…
It depends on the style you're looking for. I got married at an historic, boutique hotel downtown and it was everything and more. But I know that's not for everyone. My cousin got married at the Four Seasons and that was beautiful as well. A friend got married at Chevy Chase United Methodist then had a brunch reception at La Ferme (not in the district, I know.) Another friend had the ceremony at Dahlgren Chapel and the reception at the Four Seasons.
High lawn at union market…
i love it there! the view isn’t what it used to be tho
We had our reception on the rooftop of 101 Constitution. Adjacent to the Capitol and fantastic views.
The reach at the Kennedy center is worth a look depending on budget
def going to check that out- he proposed on the roof of the KC so we’re definitely fans :)
Long view gallery. Pictures in the alley behind. Accessible for wheelchairs. Pretty no matter the weather.
Jefferson Memorial lawn
man i’m so tempted by that. but the weather factor makes me v nervous
Got married this year in DC. For your size, I’d consider the American Pharmacists Association https://www.potomacviewterrace.com/. There’s also the national cathedral, which has some amazing reception spaces (no need to be Episcopalian).
we are touring potomac terrace next week! did y’all get married there??
NavyYardBro t1_j2az74e wrote
We got married at DAR, pretty cool. Pro tip - picking a venue where you can bring in outside booze with a catering company will save $$$$.