While some couples prefer a destination wedding on a remote island or across the country, others opt for something a little closer to home. Luckily there are a variety of venues right in our backyard for whatever wedding you have in mind — large or small, fancy or casual, inside or outdoors.
Here are eight local venues in the DMV area that can be customized to your liking. You’re sure to say “I do!”
Airlie
Warrenton, Virginia
If you’re dreaming of a historic countryside wedding nearby, look no further than Airlie. This retreat, farm and wedding venue is located 50 miles outside of Washington, D.C. Airlie staff allows couples to customize their menu, the layout of the venue and the timeline of celebrations. Choose from indoor or outdoor spaces across the property’s 300 acres.
airlie.com
Brookside Gardens
Silver Spring, Maryland
Surround yourself with lush greenery and bright-colored plants in the heart of Montgomery County. Brookside Gardens’ 50 acres feature a butterfly garden, a pond, gazebos, a walkway of foliage and flowers, formal and informal gardens and lawns. The reception hall and conservatory are open all year round, while the gardens are open April to October.
montgomeryparks.org
High Point Events
Clarksburg, Maryland
Enjoy a rustic feel with a barn wedding or an outdoor wedding at High Point, where the catering and services, including setup and cleanup, are provided. Chefs cook the barbeque, crabs and sides on-site. Handpick your menu for your gathering of 10 or 10,000.
highpointcatering.com
Norbeck Country Club
Rockville, Maryland
Outdoorsy types will appreciate this 18-hole championship golf course that spans nearly 200 acres, complete with a stone bridge, lake and a circular entryway to the clubhouse. Get ready for your big day in a private suite, then marvel at the ballroom featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and get the party going on the tiled dance floor.
invitedclubs.com/clubs/norbeck-country-club
Rose Hill Manor
Leesburg, Virginia
Rose Hill Manor boasts elegant ballrooms, Jeffersonian architecture and crystal chandeliers for a picture-perfect wedding near D.C. Choose from the manor’s grand or small ballroom and an indoor or outdoor setting on the 22 acres of rolling hills in Northern Virginia’s wine country.
rosehillmanor.com
The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
Washington, D.C.
Located between downtown D.C. and the Capitol, the Capital Jewish Museum is conveniently near lots of hotels and lodging options. This nontraditional venue combines historic charm with modern design, and can accommodate a wedding of any size. The museum’s Cafritz Hall is perfect for a smaller, more intimate wedding.
capitaljewishmuseum.org
The Sun Room
Washington, D.C.
Perfect for a smaller gathering, The Sun Room is a historic warehouse-turned-venue that can host events of all sorts. Rental of the entire event space includes the gathering space, kitchen, conference room and restrooms. This spacious but homey venue accommodates up to 100 guests.
shopsaltandsundry.com
Union Station’s Presidential Suite
Washington, D.C.
If you thought Union Station was just a place to board your train, think again. Union Station’s ornate Presidential Suite was originally built to welcome world leaders and dignitaries to the nation’s capital. The dinner area seats up to 130 guests, theater-style seating seats 270 guests and a cocktail reception allows for 270.
unionstationevents.com
