Friends Meeting of Washington 2111 Decatur Place NW • Washington • DC 20008
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This historic Quaker meeting house sits at the heart of Dupont Circle’s Sharidan-Kalorama district, and is within walking distance of the Metrorail, as well as countless hotels and restaurants.
- The original stone and brick buildings—recently renovated to add a gracious, modern glass entry—house several lovely event spaces. Outside, you’ll find a charming garden courtyard that can host ceremonies and al fresco receptions.
- Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces offer plenty of combinations, ensuring your celebration flows smoothly from one event to the next, taking advantage of every dreamy space.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $450–8,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Space reserved
- Guest count
- Event duration
- Package chosen
- Type of event
Most rentals include tables and chairs.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 300 | 190 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 300 |
| Reception | Seated | 96 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. | ||
Venue Info
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Caterers not on the preferred list must be approved by the venue.
Alcohol
BYO
Beer, wine, and champagne only; no liquor or spirits. A DC liquor license is required and generally must be served by a bartender.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round: Monday–Thursday, 8am–11pm; Friday–Saturday, 8am–midnight; Sunday 2pm–11pm. The gardens close to guests at 10pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Unique
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Conference Center
- Non-Profit
- Retreat
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
Friends Meeting of Washington
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