HQO Events 1385 Canal Street SE • Washington • DC 20003
HQO Events
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Sitting at the edge of the Anacostia River, this unique venue features a sleek, modern façade of undulating glass and three stories of innovative, contemporary indoor/outdoor spaces.
- Host a reception in the soaring Rotunda with its glass walls overlooking the river, followed by cocktails and celebrating in the spacious lobby, on the patio, or—our favorite—on the serpentine rooftop.
- Your rental fees help support Blue Drop, a nonprofit with a mission to relieve economic strain on DC-area ratepayers. Plus, the venue is LEED Platinum+ certified, so you can feel great about hosting an event with minimal environmental impact.
Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,500–10,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
- Event duration
3-hour rentals (including setup and breakdown) range: $2,500 for the 1st floor, 2nd floor, or boardroom to $2,700 for the patio or roof.
6-hour rentals (including setup and breakdown) range: $4,750 for the 1st floor, 2nd floor, or boardroom to $5,700 for the patio or roof.
9-hour rentals (including setup and breakdown) range: $7,000 for the 1st floor, 2nd floor, or boardroom to $10,500 for the patio or roof.
Capacity
Indoors | Outdoors | ||
---|---|---|---|
Ceremony | Seated | 300 | 300 |
Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | 300 |
Reception | Seated | 200 | 200 |
Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. |
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
There is a 10% surcharge to use a BYO caterer; must have proper licensing and insurance.
Alcohol
BYO
To be supplied by a licensed and insured caterer.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Penthouse / Rooftop
- River
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Landscaped Grounds
- Panoramic
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