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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a wedding venue cost to rent in Washington?

Wedding venues in Washington average $260 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $244, whereas larger venues run about $858 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a wedding venue in Washington?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking wedding venues in Washington. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Wednesday and Monday as these days are 13% cheaper on average.

How popular are wedding venues in Washington?

Our local hosts have welcomed 12860 people into their wedding venues with reviews averaging 4.85 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How long do people rent wedding venues in Washington?

Most wedding venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 57 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Weddings starting between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

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

James C.
Historic Dupont Sanctuary
Awesome, Clean and beautiful space. Picture perfect for our filming of a wedding scene
Joseph D.
Modern & Minimalist Private Terrace + Cafe Event Space in Downtown D.C.
We rented this space for a post-wedding brunch with about 80 guests, and it was absolutely perfect. The venue had plenty of room for everyone to mingle comfortably, and we loved that we could easily connect to the aux to play our own music—it really helped set 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...
Amanda H.
Historic Dupont Chapel
We absolutely loved this venue for our small wedding. Jimmy went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and stepped in to help on the day. It is such a beautiful historic venue in a great location and I would recommend it for any event...
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...
Courtney I.
Beautiful Event and Retreat Space
recently hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner for about 30 people at Elizabeth's beautiful event space and words can't begin to express how lovely of an experience I had! Elizabeth was extremely responsive, hands on from start to finish, and an overall great host. Our guests were so impressed...
Erica J.
Historic Dupont Sanctuary
Our experience was absolutely wonderful. We are so happy to have held our wedding at the Church of the Holy City. The church is beautiful, the natural acoustics are amazing and Jimmy couldn't have been more kind and helpful. And Shalonda was very responsive to my emails via Peerspace...
Caroline J.
Historic Dupont Sanctuary
WONDERFUL experience! We held our wedding rehearsal and ceremony at the Church of the Holy City, and it couldn’t have been more beautiful. From our first communication, we felt welcome, and we received so many compliments about the STUNNING church. Bonus is that Jimmy is an absolute delight to...
Dorine J.
Industrial Outdoor Patio Event Space in Shaw
We recently held our wedding reception here and it was nothing short of magical. This is not your typical wedding venue, which is exactly what drew us to it. From the moment we visited, we knew it was the perfect spot for a day that would truly reflect our personalities...
Norma K.
Historic Dupont Chapel
The chapel was beautiful, well maintained, and the space managers wonderful to work with, highly recommend! I had a 50 person wedding with a reception to follow. the space was appropriately described and accommodated perfectly...
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...
Laken M.
Historic Dupont Sanctuary
We were very happy with having our wedding here! We did a more non traditional ceremony and Jimmy was open to that. We had a guitarist which sounded beautiful in the church. The sound traveled well as we spoke without microphones which was a plus! There are so many different...
Cara N.
Garden House For Creative and Social Events
The Shaw Garden House was the perfect location for our intimate wedding. The garden was a beautiful backdrop both day and night. We got married right at sunset and the transition was amazing with the gorgeous lights strung throughout the backyard. It felt so whimsical and romantic. The food provided...
Ruth P.
Speakeasy Experience
recently hosted my son’s wedding Welcome Party at the Speakeasy at Capo. My guests were universally wowed and appreciative of the outstanding event space, delicious cocktails and fabulous food! I have planned and hosted many events and have never met anyone like Rohit! From start to finish he was...
Abby Q.
Historic Dupont Sanctuary
had the most beautiful wedding! The price was great and the host Jimmy couldn’t have been more accommodating. He and his crew who I didn’t see, made me flower arrangements for my bridesmaids, my bouquet, the alter and around the church. They even provided candles! Jimmy was such...
Emily R.
Speakeasy Experience
Nothing but great things to say about Rohit and the Deli space. We had an awesome 50 person after party there for our civil wedding. So much fun. Rohit and the Deli staff were so accommodating and attentive to our needs. Everyone was so impressed with the space, the drinks...
Valyncia T.
Speakeasy Experience
We hosted our second wedding reception here. Patrick and Rohit were amazing. We can't wait to return
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...
Cierra W.
Union Market Rooftop Garden
space is beautiful, clean, and peaceful. Mark was very helpful and kind. The garden was calming and made a great space for our virtual wedding ceremony...
Howard Y.
Historic Dupont Library
We had a wonderful experience holding our small wedding ceremony here! Jimmy was super helpful coordinating and getting everything set up, and the space was nicely decorated as well...

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Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.