National Union Building 918 F Street Northwest • Washington • DC 20004
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Built in 1890 as home to the National Union Fire Insurance Company, this beautifully restored building is in the heart of the Chinatown/Penn Quarter neighborhood. It boasts seven full floors of event spaces that can be rented alone, or combined for the grandest of celebrations.
- Each floor has its own unique, historic character, and each reveals gorgeous vintage elements like exposed brick and brownstone, antique timber, pressed tin ceiling tiles, skylights, and views of the neighborhood through oversized industrial windows.
- We’re more than a little bit smitten with the Cocktail Club. This cool basement space has a retro speakeasy vibe, with a brick alcove bar and cozy, moody lighting, making it an enticing option for an afterparty.
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Deals
Receive a complimentary dessert buffet when you book your wedding, wedding party, or holiday celebration by November 1, 2025!
Use code Holiday2025.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $225/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
Enhancements
All packages include:
- Ceremony & reception venue
- Exclusive wedding party gathering space with snacks and bar cart
- Passed hors d'oeuvres and grazing stations
- 3-course seated dinner with salad, entrées, and sides
- Seasonal dessert buffet and coffee & tea service
- 5-hour open bar with craft beer, wine, and sparkling toast
- Day-of coordination, pre-event consultation, and staffing
- Tables, black chairs, and white linens
Upgrade options include: premium/platinum bar packages, action stations, late-night snacks, entrée enhancements, and upgraded rentals.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $20,000–30,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 400 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Conference Center
- Private Club
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
National Union Building
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