7 Wedding Venues With Views of The Potomac
From tranquil waterfront farms to elegant penthouses with panoramic views, you're sure to find your dream wedding venue along the Potomac River. So whether you want to go full-on glam at an elegant penthouse or keep it casual with a natural outdoor ceremony, check out our picks for some of the best locations to tie the knot with views of the Potomac.
District Wharf Dockmaster Building
Washington, DC
Fab Features: 2-story glass building perched at the end of the 450-foot District Pier • enjoy exquisite 270-degree views of the Washington Channel from the second floor Dockmaster Room with its wraparound balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows • first-floor spaces offer direct access to the pier
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

Top of the Town
Arlington, Virginia
Fab Features: elegant penthouse with glittering chandeliers, a marble foyer, and a high-tech sound system • open-air terrace • panoramic views of DC monuments from floor-to-ceiling windows
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

The Woodlands at Algonkian
Sterling, Virginia
Fab Features: an elegant event space in the picturesque forests of Algonkian Regional Park • tie the knot outdoors underneath a warm wooden archway surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery • accommodate your guests in the well-appointed cottages along the Potomac River
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C.
Potomac Falls, Virginia
Fab Features: a gorgeous venue located on 600 lush acres at the edge of the Potomac with sweeping views of the river valley • exchange vows atop their grand water sculpture with a scenic backdrop of the Potomac River • host your lavish cocktail hour and reception on the outdoor stone patio
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Swan Point Yacht & Country Club
Issue, MD
Fab Features: a charming event venue with beautiful natural elegance • delight in stunning river views from the banks of the Potomac • exchange vows at the Creekside ceremony site with your reception to follow at the gorgeous clubhouse surrounded by magnolia trees and vibrant flowers
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Woodlawn Farm
Ridge, MD
Fab Features: tranquil, centuries-old property along the Potomac River highlighted by the historic Manor House • exchange vows on the expansive lawn beneath old-growth boxwood trees, then celebrate in the large barn with its wraparound shaded deck • stay for the weekend in a cozy suite at the Manor House, Inn, or one of the Creekside
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Le Meridien Arlington
Arlington, Virginia
Fab Features: a chic property nestled at the edge of The Potomac and just minutes from D.C. attractions • host your ceremony in the sleek Vivaci Ballroom or Amuse Restaurant that feature understated, modern décor • dance the night away on the outdoor Terrace that offers spectacular views of the Key Bridge and Georgetown’s lights glittering across the river
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

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