RoamRecs Wedding Guide
Washington, DC Wedding Venues
9 featured venues from a full collection of 25 curated historic mansions, Smithsonian museums, landmarks, and luxury hotels across the city — each with pricing, guest capacity, and venue details
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Planning a wedding in Washington, DC? This guide features some of the best DC wedding venues, from The Hay-Adams' rooftop overlooking the White House and the glass-covered courtyard of the National Portrait Gallery to Union Station's gilded East Hall, the Gilded Age rooms of Anderson House, a walled garden in Georgetown, and Abraham Lincoln's summer cottage. Whether you want a historic mansion, a Smithsonian museum, or a landmark hotel, this curated list makes it easier to compare venues by pricing, guest capacity, style, and neighborhood.
RoamRecs organized these featured venues into three tiers — modest, medium, and luxury — so couples can quickly explore Washington, DC wedding venues based on style and budget. If you want the full interactive version, you can also browse the complete RoamRecs collection with all 25 venues and map-based planning tools.
25 Venue Collection
Featured Washington, DC Wedding Venues
9 venues selected from the full collection — covering three budget tiers across Georgetown, Dupont Circle, downtown, Capitol Hill and beyond. Every listing includes style, reception capacity, and pricing quoted by the venue. The complete 25-venue collection is available interactively on RoamRecs.
Modest Budget · Historic Mansions & a Federal Townhouse
Affordable Washington, DC Wedding Venues
Venue rentals from roughly $2,000–$9,400 before catering — a 40-room mansion on Meridian Hill, a Beaux-Arts mansion on Dupont Circle, and James Monroe's former home near the White House.
Medium Budget · Embassy Row, Georgetown & Lincoln's Cottage
Mid-Range Washington, DC Wedding Venues
DC's signature historic houses — Anderson House on Embassy Row, Dumbarton House's walled garden in Georgetown, and President Lincoln's Cottage.
Luxury Budget · The White House View, the Smithsonian & Union Station
Luxury Washington, DC Wedding Venues
The big DC statements — The Hay-Adams' rooftop facing the White House, the National Portrait Gallery's glass-canopied courtyard, and Union Station's gilded East Hall.
Complete List
All 25 Washington, DC Wedding Venues
Every venue in the RoamRecs Washington, DC collection, grouped by area — search by name or neighborhood, or open a group to browse. Pricing and capacity are summarized from each venue's own materials — confirm current rates directly with the venue.
Dupont Circle, Embassy Row & Meridian Hill8 venues
| Venue | Capacity | Pricing | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls Church UnitarianWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 200 guests | 8-hour ceremony + reception: $5,040 for 0–50 guests; $5,520 for 51–100; $6,000 for 101–150; $6,480 for 151–200. | Historic church · traditional · urban DC |
| Josephine Butler Parks CenterWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 150 seated / 200 cocktail | 2025–2026 Peak Season (Mar 15–Jun 15 & Aug 15–Nov 15): 8-hour reservation $9,400 Saturday / $7,000 Friday or Sunday. | Historic Renaissance Revival mansion · grand staircase · classic DC with garden views |
| Larz Anderson HouseWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 130 guests | Apr 1–Jun 30, Aug 1–Oct 31 & Dec 1–31: $18,000 Saturday / $17,000 Friday or Sunday. | Historic Gilded Age mansion · grand European-inspired · old-world DC elegance |
| Meridian International CenterWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 150 guests seated for dinner | 2027 Saturdays & Sundays: Jan–Feb $18,000; Mar $20,000; Jul $20,000; Sep–Oct $25,000; Nov $22,000; Dec $20,000 for the available dates listed. | Historic DC mansion · elegant European-inspired · garden estate |
| O Museum in The MansionWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 650 guests for receptions | Museum rental: up to 300 guests $10,000, or $15,000 Saturdays, for 8 hours / 5,000 sq. ft. | Eclectic historic mansion · maximalist · quirky |
| Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington D.C.WashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 350 guests / 150 seated | Wedding package starts at $232 pp, subject to 25% service charge + 10% sales tax. | Historic grand hotel · classic DC glamour · Art Deco + traditional ballroom |
| Patterson MansionWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 100 seated / 128 standing in the Ballroom | All Event Areas (Foyer + Ballroom + Library): daytime rental $2,500 + $2,000 F&B minimum; evening rental $4,000 + $4,500 F&B minimum. | Historic mansion · Beaux-Arts elegance with modern touches · intimate Dupont Circle |
| The LINE DCWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Confirm with venue | The LINE Wedding Package: $250 pp — includes 5-hour bar, 5 passed hors d'oeuvres, 3-course dinner, wine service with dinner, customized cake from a… | Modern boutique hotel · cool · design-forward |
Downtown & the White House6 venues
| Venue | Capacity | Pricing | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Club of WashingtonWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 400 guests for a standing reception | Saturday entire-house rental: $6,000 minimum for 4 hours + $1,500 per additional hour. | Historic Federal-style mansion · intimate art-filled townhouse · classic DC |
| Daughters of the American Revolution National HeadquartersWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 140 seated guests | The Monumental Vow package: $16,000 Saturday / $14,000 Friday / $13,000 Sunday. | Historic DC · grand neoclassical · monumental Washington architecture |
| Eaton DCWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 240 seated | Ceremony space: Crystal $1,500; Salon $1,000; Beverly Snow $2,500; Cinema $750. | Modern boutique hotel · artsy · eclectic |
| National Portrait GalleryWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 800 guests | Kogod Courtyard rental: $50,000 for 1–200 guests; $60,000 for 201–400; $70,000 for 401–600; $80,000 for 601–800. | Iconic Smithsonian museum · historic-meets-modern · monumental |
| Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art MuseumWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | 200+ guests possible | Rental is based on guest count: up to 50 guests – $27,500; 50–100 – $30,000; 100–150 – $32,500; 150–200 – $35,000; 200+ – $37,500. | Historic art museum · grand gallery · elegant |
| The Hay-AdamsWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 200 guests | For a Saturday, the hotel requires a $15,000 room rental + $55,000 food & beverage minimum. | Iconic Washington luxury · elegant historic hotel · rooftop city views |
Georgetown & the West End4 venues
| Venue | Capacity | Pricing | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton HouseWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 150 guests seated | Dumbarton Package: $12,000 for exclusive use of the estate, 8 hours rental / 5 hours guest time. | Historic Federal-period house · romantic Georgetown garden · intimate historic DC |
| Fairmont Washington D.C. GeorgetownWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Confirm with venue | Listed benchmark pricing includes dinner buffet $150 pp, plated dinner $138 pp, reception food $48 pp, reception light appetizers $79 pp, and… | Luxury hotel · elegant contemporary · classic upscale DC |
| Fathom Gallery GeorgetownWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 150 guests, including 150 seated for dinner | $8,000 for a Saturday ceremony + reception, according to the included May 2025 inquiry email. | Modern art gallery · clean contemporary · urban Georgetown |
| Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DCWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 375 guests in the Corcoran Ballroom | For the Corcoran Ballroom + Dumbarton & Conservatory Rooms + Douglas Patio, the quote lists a $70,000 food & beverage minimum + 25% service charge +… | Luxury five-star hotel · polished contemporary · classic upscale DC |
The National Mall & Southwest4 venues
| Venue | Capacity | Pricing | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirshhorn MuseumWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 1,000 guests with the Entire Museum rental | Entire Museum – $50,000; Lerner Room – $25,000; First Floor Lobby – $10,000; Hirshhorn Plaza + Lobby – $35,000; Ring Auditorium – $5,000; Lower-Level… | Iconic modern art museum · architectural · contemporary |
| International Spy MuseumWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 200 guests for the Grand Spy wedding package | Rental rates range from $15,000–$32,000 and include tables and chairs. | Modern museum · sleek contemporary · dramatic city views |
| National Museum of the American IndianWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 500 reception / 350 seated | Standard wedding rental: $32,500 for Saturday, Sunday or holiday weddings / $27,000 Monday–Friday. | Architectural Smithsonian museum · organic contemporary · monumental DC |
| Smithsonian National Museum of American HistoryWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 350 seated / 3,500 cocktail | Wedding rental rates start at $20,000 for a 4-hour rental, including the museum's second-floor event spaces: Flag Hall + Unity Square. | Iconic Smithsonian museum · modern monumental DC · uniquely American |
Capitol Hill & Union Market2 venues
| Venue | Capacity | Pricing | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal HouseWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 369 guests in the Penthouse & Rooftop Terrace | A $1,000 non-refundable security deposit is required, of which $500 is refundable as a damage deposit, with the remaining 50% balance due 14 days… | Modern industrial penthouse · rooftop · cool urban DC |
| Union StationWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 310 seated / 350 standing | East Hall – $15,000; East Hall + Presidential Suite OR Palm Court – $21,600; any 3 spaces among East Hall, Presidential Suite, Palm Court & Columbus… | Grand historic train station · Beaux-Arts · monumental old-DC glamour |
Petworth & Upper Northwest1 venues
| Venue | Capacity | Pricing | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Lincoln's CottageWashingtonView on mapAsk the concierge | Up to 225 guests / 100 guests | Exclusive Experience: $15,000 for 16 hours, with exclusive use of the historic site; North Lawn capacity 100 / Visitor Center Lawn 225. | Historic presidential estate · Gothic Revival · romantic garden + lawn setting |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Washington, DC Wedding Venues
Quick answers to common questions couples ask when comparing wedding venues in Washington, DC.
How much does a Washington, DC wedding venue cost?
Historic houses rent for about $2,000–$18,000 before catering (Patterson Mansion, the Arts Club, Josephine Butler Parks Center, Dumbarton House, Anderson House). Museums run from $15,000 at the International Spy Museum to $80,000 for the National Portrait Gallery's courtyard. The hotels set food-and-drink minimums from $37,000 at the Fairmont to $70,000 at the Four Seasons, and The Hay-Adams adds a $15,000 room rental to its $55,000 minimum. Expect a 21–25% service charge plus DC's 10% tax on food and drink.
Can we get married at a Smithsonian museum?
Yes, and DC is unusual for it. The National Portrait Gallery's Kogod Courtyard, the National Museum of American History's Flag Hall (from $20,000), the National Museum of the American Indian (a full-building evening buyout for $27,000–$32,500), the Hirshhorn and the Renwick Gallery all host weddings. Events are evening-only, after the galleries close, and use the museums' approved caterers.
When is the best time to get married in DC?
Spring (cherry-blossom season) and fall are peak. Josephine Butler Parks Center's Saturday drops from $9,400 in peak season to $6,500 off-season, Meridian International Center ranges from $18,000 in January–February to $25,000 in September–October, and Anderson House takes $1,000 off in January–March, July and November.
Can we bring our own caterer?
At several historic houses, yes: Josephine Butler Parks Center lets you choose your own vendors, Dumbarton House and Signal House work with outside caterers, and The LINE DC doesn't require its recommended list. Union Station uses Design Cuisine exclusively, the hotels cater in-house, and the museums, DAR and Meridian International Center require caterers from their approved lists.
Is there a curfew for DC weddings?
Often. Meridian International Center ends receptions by 11 PM because it's in a residential neighborhood, Anderson House runs weddings from 6 to 11 PM, and the National Portrait Gallery's events usually run 7–10 PM, with an extra hour at $10,000. All Souls Church ends evening events by 10 PM.
Which DC neighborhood should we choose?
Georgetown has Dumbarton House, the Four Seasons and the Fairmont. Dupont Circle and Embassy Row have Anderson House, Patterson Mansion and the O Museum. Downtown has The Hay-Adams, the Arts Club and the DAR, with the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. Capitol Hill has Union Station and the Signal House rooftop, and Meridian Hill has Josephine Butler Parks Center and Meridian International Center.
How many guests can DC wedding venues hold?
Most of the historic houses seat 100–150. For large weddings, the National Portrait Gallery holds 800, the O Museum in The Mansion up to 650 for a reception, the Omni Shoreham and the National Museum of American History seat 350, and Union Station's East Hall seats 310. Anderson House welcomes weddings of under 50, and Patterson Mansion's library seats 30.
Do we need a wedding planner?
At some venues it's required: the DAR requires a professional planner, the International Spy Museum a day-of coordinator, and the National Museum of the American Indian a planner for at least the final 30 days. Elsewhere it's optional but recommended, especially at venues where you bring in your own caterer and rentals.
Where can I compare Washington, DC wedding venues on a map?
This page highlights featured venues, but the full RoamRecs collection includes all 25 Washington, DC venues across Georgetown, Dupont Circle, downtown, the National Mall and Capitol Hill, with interactive map browsing, capacity, and pricing notes for every listing.
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This page features a curated preview. The complete RoamRecs collection includes 25 vetted venues across Georgetown, Dupont Circle, downtown, the National Mall and Capitol Hill — an interactive map, capacity, and pricing notes for every listing.
