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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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The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. has a 10,000 square foot luxury ballroom, the largest luxury ballroom in the District.  It is a gorgeous and classic space, perfect for ceremonies and receptions.  The hotel is known for elegant weddings and hosts many multi-cultural weddings – remember this one?!

Photo Credit: Jonathan Rouse

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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.

St. Regis Clam Bake

A few weeks ago, the St. Regis introduced a new menu that just screams “summer!”  The “New England Clambake” celebrates this season on the hotel’s Astor Terrace, one of D.C.’s largest and most beautiful outdoor event spaces — a perfect backdrop for a reception dinner, wedding, or summer soiree!

The menu brings Cape Cod to the Capital, featuring passed canapés including little neck clams on the half shell and seafood ceviche, miniature Maine lobster rolls, yellow and red watermelon salad and mixed field greens with beets, peaches and goat cheese.

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