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Washington, DC Wedding Venues

American Visionary Art Musuem
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
410.244.1900
Contact: Alicia Karroll
www.avam.org
Nestled at the base of historic Federal Hill in the southside of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the American Visionary Art Museum is a unique and exciting venue for small informal ceremonies or large scale wedding receptions. AVAM is the leading national repository for the best in self-taught artistry, and the building’s architecture is an artistic creation unto itself. Host your event in our beautiful Wildflower Garden, Sculpture Barn & Plaza, JRVC banquet space, or one of our fascinating galleries.

Arts Club of Washington
2017 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
202.331.7282
Contact: Brennan Hurley
www.artsclubofwashington.org

Decatur House
1610 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202.842.0917
Contact: Arith Harrison
www.decaturhouse.org
As the first neighbor to the President in 1818, Decatur House boasts a unique combination of location on Lafayette Square across from the White House, historical significance and architectural design. Considered one of Washington's favorite event and wedding venues for over 20 years, Decatur House offers the Decatur Carriage House, Courtyard and Exhibit Gallery for a variety of special events, receptions, meetings, galas, conferences, holiday parties and weddings.

Evermay
1623 28th St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202.338.1118
Contact: Peggy Allen
www.evermay.org
Evermay is a private, historic Federal home built in 1801 and uniquely suitable for intimate gatherings and special occasions, a sanctuary located at the heart of our nation's capitol.

Georgetown University Conference Hotel
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, DC 20057
202.687.3248
Contact: Wendy Sills
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage/WASGU
While offering a secluded, distraction-free environment, this comfortable and convenient hotel is located in the heart of Washington's most historic district and just moments from everything Washington has to offer. Benefit from the best of two worlds -- the prestige of Georgetown University and the hallmark service of Marriott.

National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
202.783.7988
Contact: Lori Brubaker, Director of Special Events
www.nmwa.org/
For wedding ceremonies and receptions the National Museum of Women in the Arts offers the setting to make your event an unforgettable one. Guests are greeted by a luxurious marble reception area and ballroom adorned by three beautiful crystal chandeliers and works of art from our permanent collection. White marble staircases sweep upward to the spacious Mezzanine. The Museum can accommodate seating from 100 to 400 guests. An adjacent caterer's kitchen makes the space extremely practical.

National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045.
202-662-7522
Contact: Cara Leah Lanza
www.press.org
Surrounding the 13th Floor atrium of the National Press Building, the club’s handsomely furnished rooms are accented with marble, mahogany and brass. Four meeting rooms, two lounges and a ballroom are available for events. The First Amendment Lounge allows views of the White House, Washington Monument and downtown Washington. The cozy Holeman Lounge reveals hardwood floors and a working fireplace. The Ballroom, a grand hall with a shifting, two-story paneled ceiling offers a lovely atmosphere for your special event.The National Press Club has been a part of Washington culture for nearly a century and has the photos and memorabilia to show it. The Ballroom has been the setting for speeches by 17 consecutive Presidents of the United States, some as in the case of Presidents Carter and Reagan, to announce their candidacies for the highest office in the country.Mark your place in history by holding your special event at the National Press Club.

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
202.312.1331
Contact: Ginger Snyder
www.itcdc.com

The American Horticultural Society
at George Washington's River Farm
7931 East Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA 22308
703.768.5700 ext. 114
Contact: Trish Gibson
www.ahs.org/river_farm/index.htm
The elegant main house is set amidst twenty-five acres of lawns, gardens, meadows and woods and commands a sweeping view of the Potomac River. The house which is registered as a "Gentleman's Home" by the Fairfax County Historical Society, includes a 45x20 ballroom with a tastefully appointed powder room, a large parlor overlooking the river, dining room opening onto broad covered porches with garden and river views, a charming entrance hall featuring a hand painted floral frieze. The large, state of the art country kitchen is available to caterers for preparation and heating of food. The garden flagstone patio has a permanent 30x80 tent for outside dining.

The Occidental
1475 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20004
202-737-4147
Contact: Darnell Howell
www.occidentaldc.com
Located around the corner from the White House, and steps from local theaters, this high-profile destination is the premier setting for Washington business and social dining. Known for the volumes of history that exist in its countless photographs of famous patrons, the Occidental is also recognized for providing great food, wine and service.

The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
144 Constitution Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-546-1210, ext. 12
Contact: Lori Geiger
www.sewallbelmont.org
An elegant Federal-style mansion in Washington, DC’s historic Capitol Hill, the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum is steps from the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court. The house’s location and graceful beauty provide the perfect site for events ranging from political fund-raisers, association receptions, and corporate holiday parties to beautiful garden weddings and receptions. The house offers its interior terrace, brick patio, and tented lawn as a picturesque setting for events, and is especially beautiful in the spring and fall. The three adjacent spaces can be used together or separately for events from 20 guests to 350. Select the interior terrace, with its elegant wall of French doors, for a dinner of 40. Open the doors and step onto the brick patio and into the spacious tent for a standing reception for 350 guests or a wedding for 150 with music and dancing. Guests are invited to tour the house and enjoy its collection of fine art and antiques.

The University Club of Washington DC
1135 16th Street, NW - Between L and M Streets
202.824.1377
Contact: Natalie Quagliata
www.universityclubdc.com
With our beautifully appointed guest rooms, day spa and elegant atmosphere our historic club makes a perfect location for your rehearsal dinner, wedding reception or ceremony. Our culinary team and service staff are dedicated to making you experience a memorable one. Every event is a special event to us, we've been preparing for you for 100 years.

Woman's National Democratic Club
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202 232 7363 x 3009
Contact: Gilles Syglowski, General Manager
www.democraticwoman.org

Woodend Sanctuary
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, MD. 20815
301.652.9188 x38
Contact: Rebecca Robinson, Rental Events Coordinator
www.audubonnaturalist.org/weddings.htm
Overlooking rolling hills and forest, Woodend mansion is admired for its Georgian Revival architecture and upscale custom tent topping a stone terrace. The three sets of french doors from the terrace open into rooms featuring fireplaces, high ceilings, hardwood floors, georgian moldings, and a large palladian window which enlivens the staircase and great hall. The grove across the lawn from the greek-style portico is a magical setting for an outdoor ceremony.


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