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from$99/hr
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan circle

Downtown, Washington, DC

5.0(215)
Venue capacity icon25

Apartment Loft

NYC Studio loft style in the heart of Blagden alley historical district. Much effort was given to preserve this 1870 carriage house’s landmark legacy while remodeling in 2018: hardwood floors throughout, flooded with natural light, gourmet kitchen, Crate & Barrel comfortable lounge. Set back in...
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from$150/hr
Garden House For Creative and Social Events

Shaw, Washington, DC

5.0(8)
Venue capacity icon25

Row House

I'm thrilled to offer this light-filled, 3-story row home and perennial garden and welcome a variety of functions. PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING AND RULES BEFORE MESSAGING. Provide an overview of your Event Plan in your booking inquiry (include reason for event, food/beverage vision and budget...
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from$300/hr
Speakeasy Experience

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(42)
Venue capacity icon150

Speakeasy

Located in the trendy neighboorhood of Shaw, what at first glance looks like your standard deli freezer door is actually the entrance to one of the hottest speakeasies in the city. It has hosted a bevy of events from birthdays, engagement parties, graduations, to the...
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from$225/hr
Elegant, Versatile Lounge in Downtown DC

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(32)
Venue capacity icon40

Clubhouse

Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. You may use the outdoor patio, however, it is not exclusive to reservations. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs...
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from$225/hr
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style | Foundry Gallery

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(32)
Venue capacity icon60

Gallery

...Receptions: 40 -Seated at Round Tables: 25-35 This space works well for events that need two spaces. We welcome: -Small Weddings -Private Events -Showers Features/Amenities: -Small food prep area with refrigerator -Two 6ft x 2ft tables and 20 chairs available for use -Free WiFi...
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from$475/hr
Historic Dupont Sanctuary

Northwest Washington, DC

4.9(58)
Venue capacity icon150

Chapel

Searching for a place where you can engage your audience with your social media posts and make them more likable? It is an awesome sanctuary at a Dupont church and a magnificent venue for any event. You will surely be blown away by the ambiance...
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from$475/hr
Historic Dupont Library

Northwest Washington, DC

4.9(83)
Venue capacity icon10

Library

Searching for a perfect venue? Look no further. The library in this Dupont church is an awesome space where you can hold events, lectures, meetings, book clubs and other celebrations. The interior has a modern vibe with its dark wood beams on the ceiling. Unique...
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from$125/hr
U Street Multi-Purpose Event Space

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(85)
Venue capacity icon40

Event Space

Welcome to Flock DC This space features an open floor plan allowing you to be creative with your setup and events. A range of audiovisual equipment is available to use in this space including SmartTV and projector screen. There's a restroom and kitchenette in this...
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from$100/hr
Union Market Rooftop Garden

Northeast Washington, DC

4.9(83)
Venue capacity icon8

Apartment

Our lovely rooftop has views of the NoMa and Union Market skylines. The edges of the roof are surrounded by an edible garden with fruit trees and veggies. A (8x8) private cabana provide shelter from the heat and rain. There is a dining table with...
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Explore the best wedding venues in Washington DC

Washington, D.C. is famous for being a historic, social, and political hub but it has a lot more to offer than that. It is also one of the top event destinations on the East Coast and attracts people from across the country for weddings, birthday parties, and other events. The city has world-class event venues that handle everything from catering and decor to hiring entertainment for a successful wedding. Whether your dream theme is historic, contemporary chic, industrial, or something else, you're sure to find suitable venues in the nation's capital!

Discover elegant wedding venues in Washington DC

Weddings are meant to be classy affairs and the venue you choose should reflect that. Contemporary hotels, Gilded Age mansions, historic museums, and luxury restaurants are just a few of the more elegant venues for weddings in Washington, D.C. As the nation's capital, DC is blessed with some of the finest architecture in the country. Venues like The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown are just steps away from charming cobblestone streets, private gardens, and multiple venues suitable for dining, dancing, and more.
You can also choose venues with a view, including hotel rooftop spaces and restaurants along the Potomac River. Most of these elegant spaces offer private dining rooms for micro weddings, or you can reserve the entire space if your guest list is hundreds long. Restaurants are the best equipped venues if you want to sample the world-class dining DC is famous for. You'll find elegant wedding venues serving American barbecue, Asian fusion, Mediterranean, and more!
Mansions, estates, and vacation homes in Washington, D.C. have hosted diplomats, political gatherings, presidents, and other dignitaries for centuries. These spaces are also open to the general public for weddings and other special events. Imagine holding a reception in a space underneath historic paintings inside of a spacious ballroom.

Find a greenhouse wedding venue in Washington DC

Greenhouse and garden weddings are a delightful way to celebrate a marriage in the outdoors. Sunshine, a soft breeze, and well manicured lawns provide an open, cheerful atmosphere that compliments the celebratory character of a wedding ceremony. Many local parks and botanical gardens have grounds open for wedding ceremonies including the United States National Arboretum. With 500 acres of green space and several specialty spaces suitable for events, the National Arboretum is our top choice for an outdoor wedding in DC!

Reviews for wedding venues

Nikita P.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style | Foundry Gallery
The gallery was perfect!! Just perfect. We had our wedding reception here and it went off without a hitch. The staff was very accommodating, very responsive, and easy to work with. We had 45 people and the space didn’t feel crowded or hard to move around. I will use...
Shelsea R.
Intimate, urban, unique art gallery with industrial-chic style | Foundry Gallery
Beautiful space. Our group hosted a micro wedding there and we received tons of compliments for the venue choice. We appreciated that the chairs were included and even a table for a small cake cutting and champagne toast. The host was super responsive and the venue was exactly as pictured...
Deserie R.
U Street Multi-Purpose Event Space
The U Street Multi-Purpose event space was great. We use the space for a small wedding reception of 20 people. The space looked like the pictures shown. The tables had wheels and were easy to move around the space. Had a small issue getting into the space using the...
Harold H.
Speakeasy Experience
The Speakeasy at Capo was a phenomenal space for an event. We held a cocktail hour for about 100 people the night before our wedding here (instead of a traditional rehearsal dinner). The space is beautiful, so very little work was required on our end to set up. Our guests...
Valyncia T.
Speakeasy Experience
We hosted our second wedding reception here. Patrick and Rohit were amazing. We can't wait to return
Carla K.
Speakeasy Experience
If you are on the fence about renting this space I would say to leap on over. IWe held our wedding weekend welcome party at this location. I can not put into words say how impressed we were at the organization and ease of the entire process. The space is...
Keith H.
Speakeasy Experience
rented this space on December 15 for a welcome drinks for my wedding. Patrick and Rohit were very welcoming and easy to work with. I would recommend renting out this space to anyone looking to rent out a space in the DC area. It's super affordable and it...
Ivana W.
Garden House For Creative and Social Events
Jenna and her garden house was. I was scrambling to find a last minute elopement venue due to coronavirus, and she totally saved our wedding. Jenna was incredibly responsive, and went absolutely above and beyond to give us the best backyard elopement possible. The garden was absolutely STUNNING - she did...