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Washington Wedding Venue
1610 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
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Contact: Special Events Department
Phone: 202/842-0917
www.decaturhouse.org
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Decatur House on Lafayette Square

Why We Like This Place


5 things that make the Decatur House a lovely Washington, D.C. wedding site:
1. Location, location, location: Situated right in Lafayette Square, this venue has one of the best addresses in all of DC.

2. Outdoor entertaining is at its finest in the courtyard, which is surrounded by lush, manicured gardens and features a portico supported by limestone columns.

3. The Carriage House—premiering a full renovation with increased capacity—boasts a 20-foot ceiling and lofty arches that set the scene for a sumptuous reception.

4. An intimate wedding can be hosted in one of the faithfully restored Historic Entertaining Parlors, appointed with inlaid floors, hand-painted ceilings, and 19th-century chandeliers.

5. The Decatur House was built by the famous American architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who also designed St. John’s Episcopal Church and the U.S. Capitol.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 180
Max. Seated Outdoors: 220 		Max. Seated Indoors: 170
Max. Seated Outdoors: 220
Max. Standing Indoors: 250
Max. Standing Outdoors: 300 		Max. Seated: 100

Fees & Deposits

Rental fees for the Carriage House and Courtyard range $3,000–11,000, depending on the day of the week and type of event (private or non-profit). Rental includes guided house tours and a minimum of three hours for set-up and breakdown. Alcohol is not provided by the venue, renter must provide a licensed server.

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Location Uses

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

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Access Limited

Site Views

Cityscape
Garden
Garden Patio/Courtyard

Venue Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Garden
Historic/Landmark Building
Museum

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