Omni Shoreham Hotel

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $30,000 for off-peak dates, and $40,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 750 seated guests

About this venue

Timeless elegance awaits you at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, one of Washington, DC’s most romantic and picturesque wedding venues. Nestled in the leafy surrounds of Woodley Park, the hotel sits on 12 acres, centrally located yet secluded in nature. We invite you to celebrate your love in one of our stunning ballrooms and our charming and elegant gardens. Toast your friends and family and dance the night away while our experienced staff delivers the event of your dreams.

Seated guest capacity

50-750

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions
Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Lodges, Retreats
Parks, Gardens
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Our event spaces

Gazebo Lawn

Celebrate your love under our gazebo in our 4.5 acres of manicured lawns and gardens

Exchange your vows in our idyllic gardens nestled next to Rock Creek Park offering lush surroundings at one of DC’s most historic venues. With Rock Creek Park as your backdrop, exchange your vows on our tranquil and secluded Gazebo Lawn. Our grand staircase will lead you from the hotel to our gardens, the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable ceremony. Ceremony maximum capacity: 400

Guest capacity

1-400 Seated

1-600 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Blue Room

Dance the night away in the footsteps of the legendary performers that have graced the stage of the Blue Room

Experience the golden Hollywood-era supper club turned elegant ballroom that brought John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier together. Have the time of your life in this vintage space where music royalty such as Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin have graced the stage, sure to make a memorable backdrop for your special day. Paired with the Blue Room Terrace, this space will offer you an unforgettable event. Dinner and dance maximum capacity: 350 guests.

Guest capacity

150-350 Seated

150-600 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Empire Ballroom

Art Deco style and drama awaits you

With its Art Deco style, dramatic stage and crystal chandeliers, the Empire Ballroom boasts unmatched elegance for your upcoming celebration. Start the evening with a cocktail hour on the connecting terrace, overlooking our beautiful gardens. Dinner and dance maximum capacity: 240 guests.

Guest capacity

50-220 Seated

100-500 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch

Elegant Ballroom Ceremony

An elegant and intimate ceremony experience

Our stunning ballrooms – where presidents and music royalty have often been regulars – exude subtle glamour steeped in an intimate, elegance unlike any other. Whether you choose the hotel’s original grand ballroom, Ambassador, or the regal Diplomat Ballroom which replicates the famous East Room of the White House, we have a space to accommodate any vision for your dream wedding.

Guest capacity

Up to 600 Seated

Up to 1000 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Palladian Ballroom

An elegant and uniquely designed ballroom

A vibrant ballroom in Andrea Palladio’s architectural style, which is known for its use of symmetry, columns and domes. Palladio’s style is also featured throughout the district in buildings such as the White House and US Capitol. This ballroom features impressive floor to ceiling windows overlooking our magnificent gazebo and lawn. Dinner and Dancing Maximum Capacity: 280

Guest capacity

150-280 Seated

200-400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch