Budget-Friendly Beauties: 5 Affordable Washington D.C. Wedding Venues
Are you looking for the all magic of Washington D.C. on your wedding day, but working with a smaller budget? You’re in luck! We’ve gathered our favorite affordable options that don't skimp on beauty or experience. Whether you prefer an intimate garden ceremony at a historic mansion or an upscale celebration at a contemporary hotel, there’s an option for every style. Take your pick from our list below and discover your dream venue in the nation's capital.
Arts Club of Washington
Washington, DC
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Art Club
Intimate Garden
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: historic mansion and former home of President James Monroe • exchange vows in the private-walled garden surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush landscaping • the interior impresses with a sweeping front-hall staircase, well-appointed reception rooms, and art-filled galleries
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Viceroy Washington D.C.
Washington, DC
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Innovative Menu
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: urban-chic hotel • intimate celebrations on the rooftop oasis or year-round outdoor patio • creative, seasonal dishes provided by the in-house restaurant, Dovetail • custom libations by a master cocktail craftswoman who uses ingredients from her own garden
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Friends Meeting of Washington
Washington, DC
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Lush Gardens
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: peaceful, historic oasis in the heart of Dupont Circle • lovely, flexible indoor spaces are accented with warm wood and flooded with natural light • multiple gorgeous Terraces and Gardens at the heart of the complex are perfect for al fresco events
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
Athenaeum
Alexandria, Virginia
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Intimate Courtyard
Elopements
Fab Features: landmark antebellum building-turned-art gallery • stunning Neoclassical Greek Revival architecture with an impressive portico, soaring Doric columns, and an intimate private courtyard • light-filled gallery rooms boast soaring ceilings, wonderful woodwork, and granite walls with rotating exhibits
Catering: BYOPrice: $
HQO Events
Washington, DC
Venue Superpowers:
Contemporary Space
Panoramic River Views
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: sleek, modern façade of undulating glass and three stories of innovative, contemporary indoor/outdoor spaces • host events in the soaring Rotunda overlooking the river, followed by cocktails on the rooftop • rental fees help support Blue Drop, a nonprofit with a mission to relieve economic strain on DC-area ratepayers
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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