Goodstone Inn & Restaurant offers picturesque vistas of the 265-acre rolling estate grounds, with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Goodstone can accommodate different styles of wedding events – from an intimate dining experience in the Carriage House to an elaborate outdoor reception under the stars. The pool, adjacent pool gardens and ivy façade of the old mansion are historic sites for outdoor bridal events.

Our Executive Chef will customize the wedding dining experience as desired. All meals are prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients sourced from the Goodstone Farm itself, or through local providers.

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Both ceremonies and receptions are held at the spectacular Northern Virginia estate. All weddings of over 50 guests are held outdoors and are tented in case of inclement weather. With a guest list of up to 250, the plush, woodsy gardens make an elegant statement. A poolside reception accommodates up to 150 guests. For a more intimate wedding up to 50, bridal party and guests will enjoy the finest in catering by Executive Chef William Walden in the renowned Goodstone Restaurant.

A wedding at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant features Southern hospitality and gracious service in the surroundings of a spectacular Virginia country estate.

Our strongly recommended wedding coordinator is Paula Kiley, who has relationships with many vendors that have operated dozens of weddings at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant.

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Featuring three fireplaces and six colonial-style dining rooms which range in size from small and intimate, to spacious and open, the Inn can accommodate up to 275 seated guests. A tented outdoor ceremony on the back patio can accommodate up to 160 guests.

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The Mount Vernon Inn provides a list of recommended vendors. The Inn also offers in-house china, glassware, flatware, tables, chairs and linens while additional upgraded outside equipment may be rented through their business partners.

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With a plethora of spaces to choose from, the Mansion on O Street, located just off of Dupont Circle, has the ability to hold ceremonies and receptions ranging in size from 2 to 300. With 30 dining areas, both formal and informal, every bride is sure to find something she likes!

The Mansion on O Street has in-house catering and complementary wedding advisors on-site to help each bride make her dream a reality. The space is known for hosting a number of distinguished figures from heads of state to members of the entertainment industry – so very VIP D.C.!

For more information please see visit their website, or Facebook or twitter page.

How pretty are these photos by Freed Photography  of this super stunning ceremony setup in the Columbus Club at Union Station?!

Syzygy, Edge Flowers, Plan It Parties and Showcall came together to create this winter wonderland this past November. Love it!

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.

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As banquet space, Fahrenheit Ballroom is able to accommodate receptions and dinners for up to 120 guests.

For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown please visit the website.

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Of course, when you have your wedding at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.., you are sure to receive their uncompromising personal service and signature attention – and until you experience the service, it is hard to describe just how impeccable it is! Take it from me though, the hotel is unreal!

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Their wedding team will custom-design the entire experience, from the ceremony or reception to complementary celebrations such as a bridal shower at Afternoon Tea or martini night for the bachelorette party.

For more information, call 202-835-0500.

The Formal Rose Gardens are a stunning place for the ceremony and the breath taking Glass Enclosed Pavilion can be used for either the ceremony or the reception. As if all of these spots weren’t enough, the Antrim also has a lawn and mansion, which are the perfect backdrop for a cocktail hour.

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At the Antrim they believe that each couple deserves their undivided service and attention. In order to meet these standards only one wedding is held on the property each day.

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There are 40 rooms/ suites available, making it an ideal venue for couples who want family and friends to be able to stay right at the location.

The Antrim does have a list of suggested vendors, but other vendors are welcome. For more information please call  1.800.858.1844 ext. 112 or email any of the wedding coordinators:  Lee Thompson – lee@antrim1844.com, Elizabeth Fortier – elizabeth@antrim1844.com, or Daniel Fabula – daniel@antrim1844.com.

Luckily, you can see a gorgeous panoramic view of the city at Top of the Town, located just one block west of the Iwo Jima memorial and just steps from the Rosslyn metro stop.

Laura Irwin, of Top of the Town, gushes that “the view becomes the most prominent décor,” a perfectly lovely backdrop for any affair, from ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners.

The reception room features “wall to wall floor to ceiling windows offering extraordinary views” and can host up to 180 guests.  As if the spectacular views and lovely reception room aren’t enough, Top of the Town also boasts a number of other features, including beautiful marble foyer and hallway, as well as gorgeous outdoor terrace.  No matter what time of year it is, Top of the Town will not disappoint as a premiere venue in Washington, D.C.

Top of the Town does have a number of preferred caterers and entertainment. For more information please visit their website here.

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’.”

The Sofitel does use preferred vendors, including DC Rentals and AFI Furninshings for rentals, Love Struck Images and Freed Photography for Photography, Janet Flowers for Florals, and Aimee Dominick of A. Dominick Events, Alexandra Kovach of Alexandra and Company and Trisha Cranor of Working Brides for wedding planners.

For more information about the Sofitel, please visit their website.

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With both an indoor and outdoor space available, the Textile Museum presents many different options for a truly memorable affair. The beautiful indoor space located just off the lobby of the building has the “feel of a grand old mansion” according to Katy Clune, the museum’s Communications and Marketing manager.

The historic building, which boasts “a black and white checkered marble floor and ceiling-height French doors” offers a spacious area to show off your décor.  Guests are also welcome to explore the museum during your event, giving the evening a sophisticated feel.

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As if the elegant indoor space wasn’t enough, Katy gushes over the sprawling gardens behind the museum, which are failed with trees surrounding a pebbled courtyard. The gardens, which can accommodate up to 200, or 125 for a seated dinner, offer a unique view of the surrounding rooftops.

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The Textile Museum works exclusively with highly praised Windows Catering (a Favorite!). For more information about the space please call (202) 667-0441, ext. 59 or email events@textilemuseum.org.