Northern Virginia Spotlight: 4 of Alexandria's Best Wedding Venues
With cobblestone streets, 18th-century buildings and a historic waterfront, Alexandria is consistently named one of the most romantic cities in the U.S. So it's no wonder that it's home to some of the most appealing wedding venues around. Whether they transport you to a bygone era or contrast a modern setting in the midst of Old Town, many boast water views, easy access to the nation's capitol—even upscale accommodations with charm to spare. Here are some great places to check out!
Hollin Hall Weddings and Events
Alexandria, Virginia
Fab Features: gracious 1919 Colonial Revival mansion on 7 acres of landscaped grounds • contemporary Meeting House and terrace offers great indoor/outdoor flow • lush Garden with an enchanting wisteria-arbored terrace and boxwood maze
Price: $ • $$
Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Alexandria, Virginia
Fab Features: modern, full-service hotel in a historic locale • King Street Trolley and historic Old Town are right outside the door • events in the airy Garden Atrium, grand Virginia Ballroom, or intimate Mason Room
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
The Alexandrian - Autograph Collection
Alexandria, Virginia
Fab Features: luxury hotel in historic Old Town • ceremonies in the lovely brick courtyard surrounded by graceful arched windows • take a free shuttle or borrow one of The Alexandrian's fleet of bikes to explore the nearby bistros, galleries, and shops
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Athenaeum
Alexandria, Virginia
Fab Features: a beautifully preserved building with Neoclassical Greek Revival architecture • exchange vows in private courtyard with a “secret garden” feel • the main gallery rooms afford 24-foot ceilings, wonderful woodwork, and oversized windows that fill the space with natural light
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Venue: Top of the Town
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