The Athenaeum is a beautifully preserved antebellum building, now serving as an art gallery. One of only two remaining examples of Neoclassical Greek Revival architecture in Alexandria, its exterior features an impressive portico supported by soaring Doric columns. Oversized windows bring natural light to the main gallery rooms, which boast 24-foot ceilings, wonderful woodwork, and exposed granite walls lined with rotating art exhibits. Your ceremony can be held in the sweet, private courtyard. This quaint, romantic space has a “secret garden” feel, sheltered from the street by high, vine-covered red brick walls. Please note wheelchair access is available only on the main floor. A/V equipment is available but limited. The Athenaeum is available for viewing during gallery hours or by appointment. Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The Athenaeum is closed on holidays. Advance notice for viewing the Athenaeum is appreciated.

Above ALX Community is a premier rooftop venue in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, just two blocks off of charming King Street. From the wide wraparound Terrace, you and your guests will enjoy panoramic views of historic Old Town, the Potomac River, and the sights of DC in the distance. The Terrace features a patio covered by a pergola, which can accommodate an intimate seated ceremony or reception. Moving indoors to the Parlor you’ll find sleek marble floors, modern gold finishes, and plush contemporary furniture, perfect for cocktail hour. The Parlor features high ceilings, an outfitted bar, a catering kitchen, elevators, and floor-to-ceiling windows with two access points to the Terrace. Just off the Parlor is the George Washington room, which has a full wall of windows that opens onto the patio, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor feel. This room can be used for a seated indoor ceremony, reception, and/or dancing, and is outfitted with state-of-the-art AV equipment.

Make you wedding day historic! Celebrate in the two-acre colonial garden in the heart of Downtown Annapolis. Our secret garden was once home to William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Maryland and local lawyer. Hold your ceremony in front of our Summerhouse on the Bowling Green while your guests take in the view. The Paca House and Garden is located just blocks from the Maryland State House, The United States Naval Academy and Annapolis City Dock. Our tented terraces can accommodate seated events up to 120 guests or cocktail style up to 180 guests.

Are you looking for a unique event venue in the Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington region? If so, you’ve found a home. TheAtreeum will show you what if feels like to see nature’s beauty abound both inside and outside at Soaring Timbers Event Venue. With gorgeous Yellow Pine, White Oak, Douglas Fir, and Black Walnut, SoaringTimbers is strong, magnetic, inspiring. We’d enjoy sharing our event home visions with you so that together we can help plan your next unique event. A Wedding Celebration, a Class or Military Reunion, a Corporate Banquet or Meeting, an Anniversary Party, a Grandchild’s Birthday Party! Whatever you’ve been wishing and dreaming about, we’re very ready to help and assist you in all ways possible.

Let's L'Chaim! The Capital Jewish Museum is pleased to offer designated spaces in the Museum available for events on a space-available basis. With historic and modern spaces - conveniently located between downtown and the Capitol - the Museum can accommodate a range of events.

Monroe Bay Vineyard is located on the water near Colonial Beach on the original birthplace Farm of our 5th President James Monroe. We have secluded and tranquil waterfront land to plan your perfect day. We have a large, unique barn made of natural, recycled materials of strawbales for insulation and recycled wine bottles for light and design. You no longer see the strawbales in the wall as they have been covered with a hydraulic lime the same material castles in France for hundreds of years have been made from. The inside is a museum quality white lime finish with unique curves with sun shining through the patterned wine bottle walls to give a unique backdrop.

Say “I do” on the historic grounds of Gunston Hall. With 550 acres of beautiful landscape and a breathtaking vista of the Potomac, you and your guests will have an experience to remember. Weddings at Gunston Hall are truly a special occasion and can include the use of the grounds, the Ann Mason Room (located inside our visitor center) and its adjoining private courtyard. Wedding packages may include tours of the historic mansion, private bridal changing quarters, and a dedicated staff member throughout your wedding planning process. Contact our team to start planning your dream wedding.

We are a boutique hotel of 107 rooms with just under 5,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. Located in historic Old Town Alexandria, our indoor and outdoor space available all year round features bright, natural lighting with a neutral backdrop to be transformed and customized to suit your vision. Discover a perpetual Saturday state of mind at the Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria. Here, life is lived in balance. Work and play. Productivity and pampering. Going full speed and slowing down. Being so close to Washington, DC makes it a breeze to be swept up in the energy of the capital, and as the only hotel and spa in Alexandria, a celebrated urban escape is just a step away.

Your history starts here when you say “I do” at our exquisitely rehabilitated Civil War-era Naval Hospital, which was commissioned by President Lincoln in 1864. If you’re looking to plan for the future, whether you’d like an outdoor wedding ceremony in our beautifully landscaped gardens, an indoor ceremony in our light-filled rooms with 14-foot high ceilings and 8-foot windows, or something in between, your wedding and reception will be a timeless, romantic celebration to last the ages. The unique elegance of Hill Center and its exquisite campus comes together with today’s amenities to give you contemporary convenience with historic charm.

For a wedding venue like no other, look no further! Break out of the hotel ballroom box and celebrate in style with gorgeous spaces and wonderful catering partners. Bring the outside in with our beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows and phenomenal natural light. The Mead Center is the perfect fit for weddings both intimate and large. For planners seeking a dramatic touch, the Mead Center is the perfect Washington, D.C. destination for your next conference, trade show or meeting. A unique combination of theaters and lobby spaces offer meeting and conference options for as few as 30 guests or as many as 675. Our three theaters are equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. The beautiful sunlit lobby spaces can be used for trade show booths, networking areas, breakout spaces or presentation areas. Our large covered terrace and café area are perfect for meals and receptions.

Welcome to the only state embassy in the country! Florida House is an extraordinary and historic setting for conducting business, entertaining, or hosting a special event on Capitol Hill. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Florida House on Capitol Hill is a historic wedding destination. This Victorian-style venue was first built in 1891 by Edwin C. Manning. It was only later, in the late 1900s, that it took on a new life as Florida House on Capitol Hill thanks to the dedicated refurbishment spearheaded by Rhea Chiles, wife of public official Lawton Chiles.

Gallery O on H is DC's most unique indoor-outdoor gallery and event venue. It is a space where art,music and the unexpected come together to honor the past and celebrate the present, delivering the authentic experience you were hoping to find for your wedding or event. Gallery O on H is located in the Atlas District Arts and Entertainment neighborhood in the 1300 block of the historic H Street corridor. The venue smoothly integrates the original East Gallery with the newly renovated West Gallery and Garage, all connected by the beautiful Courtyard.

Whether you’re looking for a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, the International Spy Museum has something for you! All of our packages are tailored to suit your venue needs, and are focused on offering you our one-of-a-kind, luxurious SPY experience! Our Museum offers a 7th floor ballroom, a rooftop terrace, and partial Museum access. Rental of our space requires the use of one of our approved caterers.

The Lane is the perfect place to celebrate! With our fabulous roof deck and bar upstairs, you can have a small to medium sized reception for up to 80 guests. With the whole facility, you can expand up to 250 guests and also enjoy all the whimsical charms of our first floor bar and play area that doubles as a great dance floor.