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Planning a wedding or corporate event and looking for a venue? Here is our annual list of some of the venues in DC, Maryland, and Virginia where we have either coordinated and planned events or have visited since 2008. While this is not an exhaustive list of all possible venues for private events in this area, we hope you find this useful as a starting point. — Vicky
Washington, DC
Newseum. Real Weddings & Events:
- Jewel Tones Winter Wedding
- Post-Elopement Celebration
- 50th Birthday Party for a Fishing & Beer-Loving Guy
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center. Real Weddings:
- A Grand Indian Wedding
- A Classic Formal Spring Wedding in Black, White and Metallics
- Jamaican-Indian Fusion Wedding
- Timeless Formal Wedding in Ivory and Gold
- Timeless Winter Wedding
Omni Shoreham Hotel. Real Weddings:
- Fun yet Polished Spring Wedding in Purple and Silver
- Pretty Spring Pastels Colors for a DC Wedding
- Indian Wedding
- Romantic Summer Fusion Wedding for Georgetown Alum
- Summer Fusion Wedding in Lavender and Lilac
Meridian House. Real Weddings:
- France, New Orleans Inspired Wedding
- Chinese-Indian Fusion Wedding
- A Summer Garden Wedding with Scottish Elements,
- Fall Persian Fusion Wedding,
- European Elegance Style Fall Wedding,
- End of Summer Interfaith Wedding
- Washington DC Garden Wedding,
- Summer Wedding featuring Indian cuisine
Fairmont Hotel: Real Weddings:
- Vibrant Modern Indian Wedding
- Classic Fall Wedding in Burgundy and Ivory Tones
- Fall Fun Jewish Wedding in Burgundy and Peach tones
- Double Ceremonies for a Summer Wedding
- Romantic Summer Wedding
Hotel Monaco. Real Weddings:
Mayflower Hotel. Real Weddings:
Carnegie Institute of Science. Real Weddings:
101 Constitution. Real Wedding: Tented Winter Wedding with a Capitol View
American Museum of Women in the Arts. Real Weddings: A Romantic Japanese-Korean Fusion Wedding
American News Womens Club. Real Wedding: Lucky #13
Carnegie Library. Real Wedding: Capital Bridal Affair Giveaway Winner’s Wedding
The City Tavern Club. Real Wedding: Unique High Texture Fall Wedding
Conrad Washington, DC (opening Spring 2019)
Daughters of the American Revolution
Decatur House. Real Wedding: A Fall Jewish Wedding
The Dupont Circle Hotel Real Wedding: Sophisticated Spring Wedding
Eastern Market North Hall. Real Wedding: Fall Jewish Wedding
Georgetown Marriott. Real Wedding: Springtime Wedding Full of Music
The Hay Adams Real Event: 50th Birthday Brunch Party
Intercontinental Washington DC The Wharf
Josephine Butler Park Center. Real Wedding: Starry Night Winter Wedding
Mexican Cultural Institute. Real Event: Day of the Dead Inspired Marketing Luncheon
National Press Club. Real Wedding: Globe Trotting Lawyers Tie the Knot
Park Hyatt Hotel. Real Wedding: Springtime DC Wedding
Ritz-Carlton Georgetown. Real Wedding: Intimate Small Fall Wedding
Sequoia Restaurant. Real Wedding: Summer Chinese-Italian Fusion Wedding in Georgetown
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Tregaron/Washington International School. Real Wedding: Nature Inspired Fall Wedding
United States National Arboretum
Whittemore House. Real Weddings: Color Blast Sangeet for Indian Fusion Wedding
Virginia
Clarendon Ballroom, Arlington. Real Weddings:
- Art Deco Chic for Sports Fans
- Chic Jewish Wedding
- Spring Wedding
- Chinese inspired Wedding
- Rich Fall Colors Wedding
- Whimsical Beatles-Inspired Wedding
- End of Summer Wedding in Orange & Navy Blue
Whitehall Manor, Bluemont. Real Weddings:
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna. Real Weddings:
- Chinese Fusion Spring Wedding
- Asian Inspired Fall Wedding
- Fall Copper Tones for Jewish Lunchtime Wedding
- Cheerful Summer Wedding
Washington Golf & Country Club, Arlington. Real Weddings:
- Fall Colors for a Sophisticated Wedding
- Champagne & Pearls for an Elegant Fall Wedding
- Romantic, Whimsical, Art Deco inspired wedding
- Berry Toned Timeless Fall Wedding
- A Classic and Elegant Fall Wedding in Red
River Farm, Alexandria. Real Weddings:
- Springtime Garden Wedding
- Botanical Inspired Spring Wedding
- Memorial Day Weekend Wedding
- Spring Wedding in Blue and Purple
- Fall Bohemian Garden Wedding
- Fall Boho Garden Wedding
- Jewish-Arabic Interfaith Spring Wedding
- Patriotic July Summer Wedding
2941 Restaurant, Falls Church. Real Weddings:
Top of the Town, Arlington. Real Weddings:
Middleburg Community Center, Middleburg. Real Weddings:
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, Arlington, VA. Real Weddings:
- Thai Jewish Summer Fusion Wedding
- Thanksgiving Indian Wedding coming soon
Torpedo Factory, Alexandria, VA. Real Weddings:
Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg, VA. Real Wedding:
Army Navy Country Club, Arlington
Belle Haven Country Club, Alexandria, VA
The Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville
Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast, Middleburg, VA
Bull Run Golf Club, Haymarket, VA. Real Wedding: Perfect Spring Day
Caboose Brewing Company, Vienna, VA. Real Event: Marketing Event
Chrysalis Winery, Middleburg. Real Wedding: Tented Summer Winery Wedding
Fairview Park Marriott, Falls Church. Real Wedding: Lighthearted Summer Indian Wedding
Fort Belvoir Officers Club, Ft. Belvoir. Real Weddings All Things Romance for Fall Wedding
Foxchase Manor, Manassas. Real Wedding: Spring Gujarati Indian Wedding
George Washington Masonic Memorial Alexandria. Real Wedding: Fall Alexandria Wedding
Hendry House, Arlington: Real Wedding: Backyard Picnic style Spring Wedding
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, Herndon, VA
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Old Town, Alexandria. Real Wedding: Hollywood Inspired Wedding
Hollin Hall, Alexandria. Real Wedding: (Virginia & Fall Inspired Wedding)
Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston, VA
Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA
International Country Club, Fairfax. Real Wedding: Light Blue and Brown Fall Wedding
Khimaira Farm Luray
Lyon Hall, Arlington. Real Wedding: Wedding at a Couple’s Favorite Arlington Restaurant
Lyon Park Community Center, Arlington, VA. Real Wedding: Intimate Winter Wedding
Mount Vernon Inn Alexandria. Real Wedding: Mt. Vernon by Candlelight
The Observation Deck, Arlington, VA
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Non-Profit Event: Fundraiser & Gala for Pediatric Oncology Nonprofit
Riverside on the Potomac, Leesburg, VA. Real Wedding: Winter Jewish Wedding
Rust Manor, Leesburg
Salamander Resort, Middleburg, VA. Real Wedding: Romantic Springtime Wedding in Muted Tones
Sheraton Tysons Hotel, McLean, VA. Real Wedding: Summer Gujarati Indian Wedding in Pink, Mauve & Gold
Signature Theatre Arlington, Arlington/Shirlington
The State Theatre, Falls Church, VA
Sunset Crest Manor, Chantilly. Real Wedding: Summer Intimate Indian Wedding
Sunset Hills Vineyard, Purcellville. Real Wedding: Fall Inspired Winery Wedding
Thomas Birkby House, Leesburg. Real Wedding: Modern Chic in Black, White & Green Wedding
Trummers on Main, Clifton
West Belmont Place Lansdowne
Westfields Marriott, Chantilly. Real Wedding: Vibrant Indian Wedding
Westwood Country Club, Vienna. Real Wedding: Classic Spring Interfaith Wedding
Maryland
Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Solomons. Real Wedding:Art Gallery Inspired Fall Wedding
Black Rock Center for the Arts, Germantown
Celebrations at the Bay, Pasadena, MD. Real Wedding: Waterfront Indian Fusion Wedding
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Hyattsville, MD
Gaylord National, National Harbor. Real Wedding: Indian Fusion Wedding with a Sikh and a Christian ceremonies
Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo. Real Weddings & Events:
- Carnival Inspired Chinese Fusion Wedding
- Colorful Indian Fusion Wedding
- Games-Filled 50th Birthday Party
Glenview Mansion, Rockville. Real Wedding: Blue and Orange Summer Wedding
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, Cambridge, MD
Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michaels
Marriott Bethesda North, Rockville. Real Wedding: A Fun Indian Wedding
Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts “VisArts”, Rockville
MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill
Newton White Mansion, Mitchellville
Oxon Hill Manor, Oxon Hill. Real Wedding: Relaxed Whimsical late Summer Wedding
Rockwood Manor, Potomac. Real Weddings:
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort, Cumberland
Silver Spring Civic Center, Silver Spring. Real Wedding: Latin Infused Modern Fusion Wedding
Strathmore Music Center, North Potomac. Real Wedding: Aquarium Inspired Wedding
Strong Mansion, Dickerson. Real Wedding: Preppy & Elegant Spring Wedding
Volt Restaurant, Frederick. Real Wedding: Stylish Fall Wedding for Foodies
Woodend Sanctuary, Chevy Chase
Editor’s Note: this article was originally posted in January 2018 but have been updated in January 2021
