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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:

• Cheerful Winter Wedding
• Modern Classic Fall Washington DC Wedding

Mayflower Hotel. Real Weddings:

• Rat Pack Inspired Indian Fusion Wedding
• Intimate Modern Romantic Wedding
• Timeless Black Tie Wedding

Carnegie Institute of Science. Real Weddings:

• A Summer Wedding
• Vietnamese Fusion Wedding
• Winter Wedding
• Winter Orthodox Jewish Wedding

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

Andrew Mellon Auditorium

The Anthem

Capital View at 400

Carnegie Library. Real Wedding: Capital Bridal Affair Giveaway Winner’s Wedding

The City Tavern Club. Real Wedding: Unique High Texture Fall Wedding

City Winery

The Congressional Club

Conrad Washington, DC (opening Spring 2019)

Daughters of the American Revolution

Decatur House. Real Wedding: A Fall Jewish Wedding

Del Friscos Double Eagle DC

Del Mar

District Winery

Dumbarton House

The Dupont Circle Hotel Real Wedding: Sophisticated Spring Wedding

Eastern Market North Hall. Real Wedding: Fall Jewish Wedding

Equality Center

The Fairfax at Embassy Row

Four Seasons Georgetown

Georgetown Marriott. Real Wedding: Springtime Wedding Full of Music

The Hamilton Live

Harman Center for the Arts

The Hay Adams Real Event: 50th Birthday Brunch Party

Intercontinental Washington DC The Wharf

Josephine Butler Park Center. Real Wedding: Starry Night Winter Wedding

La Vie restaurant

Long View Gallery

Mandarin Oriental

Mess Hall

Mexican Cultural Institute. Real Event: Day of the Dead Inspired Marketing Luncheon

Momofuku CCDC

National Building Museum

National Press Club. Real Wedding: Globe Trotting Lawyers Tie the Knot

Nationals Park

Park Hyatt Hotel. Real Wedding: Springtime DC Wedding

Perry Belmont House

Prequel

Ritz-Carlton Georgetown. Real Wedding: Intimate Small Fall Wedding

Sequoia Restaurant. Real Wedding: Summer Chinese-Italian Fusion Wedding in Georgetown

The Showroom

Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Spy Museum

Tregaron/Washington International School. Real Wedding: Nature Inspired Fall Wedding

Union Stage

Union Station

United States National Arboretum

Westin City Center

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:

• Cheerful Spring Wedding in Navy and Yellow
• Nuclear Energy brings Couple Together

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:

• Filipino Summer Wedding
• Cheerful Summer Solstice Wedding

Top of the Town, Arlington. Real Weddings:

• Spring Wedding in Pink and Black
• Philadelphia inspired Spring Wedding

Middleburg Community Center, Middleburg. Real Weddings:

• Colorful Summer Wedding
• Fall Harvest inspired Wedding

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:

• Alexandria Waterfront Wedding
• Bangladeshi-Taiwanese Fusion Wedding

Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg, VA. Real Wedding:

• Refined Beach & Boat Party Style
• Vibrant Nepali Fusion Wedding
• Spring Indian 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

The Lorien Hotel, Alexandria

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:

• Fun Casual Wedding
• School Inspired Wedding for a Teacher

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

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