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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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Charlie Palmer Steak Rooftop Terrace

Many of you are looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming nuptials and I have a gem to share with you today that you just may not know about yet…The Rooftop Terrace of Charlie Palmer Steak at 101 Constitution Avenue NW has amazing food and beyond fabulous views of the Capitol and National Mall.

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The Darlington House

First, congratulations to Cris and Christina, the winners of Wedding Photographer Storyteller, Garret Hubbard’s contest on his blog.

Next, with all of the recent holiday engagements, you may be thinking about the hot spots in town to celebrate.  The Darlington House, just off of Dupont Circle, is the perfect venue as it combines elegant style with hip decor.

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Matisse!

If you’re looking for that special place for a bridal shower, engagement party, or anniversary dinner, I highly recommend checking out Matisse.  Located just north of the Tenleytown area on Wisconsin Avenue, this restaurant is wonderful in more ways than I can count.  The service is impeccable.  The design is so gorgeous.  And the food is unbelievable.  It is so chic, so filled with style.  We went for brunch on Sunday, and I can’t wait to go back for dinner.  This restaurant has been added to my list of D.C. Favorites!

Zengo!

I don’t know how I’ve lived in D.C. for so many years and I just learned about Zengo this past weekend.  Located in the Chinatown district of D.C., this “Modern Mexican” restaurant is so fun, so swanky — and so delicious.  You feel chic just sitting at the bar.  I went there for drinks with girlfriends on Friday night, and loved it so much I was back again for dinner on Saturday night!

If you are looking for a hip spot for your rehearsal dinner, Zengo is the place to go.  The private dining area is glass enclosed, and the event menu embraces the spirit of the name — “Zengo” means “give and take” in Japanese.  Plates are meant to be shared, each person receives multiple small courses, and the dinner menus range from $60 to $85 per person.  The private dining room can accommodate up to 35 guests, while the main dining room seats up to 140 for a plated dinner.  It is definitely worth looking into — and make sure to order a mango mojito while you’re there!