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The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown

Last week, I wrote about The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., the famous Washington venue. Yet, just down the street, there is a lesser known but just a fabulous second property,  The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown.

At the Georgetown location, Fahrenheit Ballroom is available for weddings and it is one of the most unique spaces in the city with loft-like ceilings, exposed steel beams and original red brick walls reminiscent of the hotel’s history as a turn-of-the-century brick factory structure that later served as an incinerator.

Photo Credit: Zaid Hamid

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Sofitel

Brides searching for a venue with a 1920’s Parisian glamour, look no further than the Sofitel Lafayette Square. Both receptions and ceremonies can be held here, and the ballroom, which can accommodate up to 130 guests, is to die for.

The Art Deco décor gives the hotel has a vintage elegance that will leave you speechless. The French influence carries through every aspect of the hotel, from the service to the décor, and Cecile Remington, the sales and marketing coordinator at the Sofitel, says “brides and grooms will fall in love with the hotel’s ‘Essence de Plaisir’, loosely translated to the ‘essence of pleasure’.”

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Top of the Hay Views

Last weekend, I had the privilege of working at The Hay-Adams on a lovely sweet wedding located at the Top of the Hay.  Honestly, I cannot praise the property enough.  The hotel’s staff is tip-top and the team there is always willing to go out of their way to make your celebration as you envisioned it, no matter what the request!  To complement the service, the views are absolutely beyond divine – you could not ask for a more “Washingtonian” setting!

Remember this Real Wedding?!

Photo Credit: Procopio Photography

For more information on the property, contact Alison Okobi at aokobi@hayadams.com.

Bride Blogger Update: No Room At The Inn

Hotel blocks are a vital component of  a wedding weekend.  They impact the guest experience and overall logistics. Luckily for us, D.C. has loads of options and today Marybeth tells us about her unique and suitable finds.

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This past week James and I were able to put a big check mark next to another item on our long wedding to-do list: hotel room blocks.  I realize many of you are shaking your head and thinking “Big check? Picking a hotel is easy!”  That is what I thought and once again, as has become the theme of my wedding experience, I was wrong.    A number of factors complicated our decision: location, guest needs and hotel style.

Location was tough for a few reasons, but the biggest challenge was the location of our reception, the venue is surrounded by museums and government buildings, not hotels.   Add to that the fact that our church is not within walking distance of our reception venue or any hotels.  We had to decide if we wanted our guests close to our venue or in the center of DC with easy access to the metro and activities.

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The Hotel Monaco Washington DC

The Hotel Monaco is one of Washington, D.C.’s most unique boutique hotels, making it an extremely desirable venue for weddings and other special events. The newly renovated hotel, located at 700 F Street NW, is sophisticated yet warm and inviting place to celebrate your big day.

“The Hotel Monaco is such a unique and contemporary venue,” says Buddee Clinton, Director of Catering and Special Events. Clinton added that the hotel, which is on the site of the original American General Post Office, has managed to preserve its historical charm even after undergoing recent renovations.

Photography Credit: Love Life Images

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