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Alexandria Wedding Venue
205 The Strand
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Contact: Wedding Rentals
Phone: 703/684-0580
www.potomacriverboatco.com
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The Cherry Blossom Riverboat

Why We Like This Place

Enjoy a romantic event on the Potomac River with a first-class view of Washington’s memorials and monuments. The Cherry Blossom, a re-creation of a 19th-century Victorian riverboat, is designed for gracious private entertaining. Outfitted with ornate iron railings and brass and mahogany detailing, this elegant sternwheeler is perfect for celebrating your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, wedding reception or all three. The Potomac Riverboat Company’s fleet includes a variety of vessels available for special events and has docking locations in Alexandria, Virginia, National Harbor, Maryland and Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Boat showings are available by appointment. Call for more information.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 200
Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 		Max. Seated Indoors: 200
Max. Seated Outdoors: 100
Max. Standing Indoors: 250
Max. Standing Outdoors: 320 		Max. Seated: 250

Fees & Deposits

The total estimated rental fee is due 30 days prior to tour date, and is based on number of guests.  Boat rental fees range $3,000-4,500, depending on the event date; With catering, beverage, and boat rental fees combined, the total fees range $6,000-15,000 for a wedding . The final guest count is due five business days before the event date. Choose from a list of preferred caterers for food service. An open bar ranges from $10–21 per person, depending on the types of drinks served. Wine served with lunch or dinner is $4/person.

Availability

Year-round, daily, call for details.

Catering

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Alcohol

Provided

Location Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Coastline
Creek/River
Ocean/Bay
Panoramic

Venue Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Ship/Yacht/Boat
Waterfront/Beach Location


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