Best Wedding Venues in Washington DC
Below is a list I have created of the many wedding & event venues in the Washington DC area including Maryland & Virginia. I have created this list over years of working at many venues in the area and created this post as a tool for engaged couples and event planners as a starting point in searching for a venue. I have photographed events at most of these on the list. Within this list are many types of venues including hotels, wineries, and unique spaces.
WASHINGTON DC VENUES
Longview Gallery:
The Hill Center
Watergate Hotel
Francis Hall
Jefferson Memorial
World War 1 Memorial
Newseum
Dumbarton House
Carnegie Institute of Science
Baby Wale
Seqouia
The Loft at 600 F
National Union Building
Tudor Place
Hotel Palomar
Anderson House
Longview Gallery
Tool Box
Mansion on O Street
Georgetown Westin
Jospehine Butler Parks Center
The Old Ebbitt Grill
The Omni Shoreham
Four Seasons
Ritz Carlton Georgetown
MARYLAND WEDDING VENUES
Glenview Mansion:
VIRGINIA WEDDING VENUES
Cherry Blossom Restaurant & Banquet Hall Wedding Reception Sterling Virginia
A Jon Fleming Photography associate photographer photographed this wedding reception at The Cherry Blossom Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Sterling, Virginia! Portraits were captured outdoors next to the venue and additional family portraits in the reception space. The ballroom is right next to a lake and perfect for many types of events such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, engagement parties, and corporate events. The restaurant offers menus with choices of American, Afghan, Pakistani, and Spanish cuisine.
Learn more about Washington DC Wedding Photography & Photo Booth Rentals for Weddings by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Wedding Photography with Jon Fleming Photography includes Jon Fleming as your lead photographer and an easy to use online gallery of high resolution edited images retelling the story of your wedding day! Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images.
Longview Gallery Wedding Washington DC
Longview Gallery is a Washington DC art gallery focused on local DC artist. The gallery is available as a unique event space for weddings and corporate events. The gallery features 8,500 square feet of modern industrial space with 15 foot ceilings that can accommodate up to 400 guest. For weddings Blagden Alley is right outside the backdoor of the venue - the perfect spot for wedding portraits. Prior to the ceremony I captured the grooms portraits as well as wedding party and family portraits all in the alley.
Wedding Professionals for this wedding included:
Venue: Longview Gallery
Planning: Celebrations Made Simple
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Hair & Makeup: Beauty Bridal Associates
Florist: Philippa Tarrant
Catering: Ridgewells
DJ: Addam Rae Wolff
Learn more about Washington DC Wedding Photography & Photo Booth Rentals for Weddings at Longview Gallery by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Wedding Photography with Jon Fleming Photography includes Jon Fleming as your lead photographer and an easy to use online gallery of high resolution edited images retelling the story of your wedding day! Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images. Ask about our digital photo booth that captures GIFs and Boomerangs!
Tabard Inn Wedding Ceremony in Washington DC
The Tabard Inn is a hotel and wedding/event venue perfect for smaller more intimate weddings! It can fit about 60 guest seated and 100 for standing room. The ceremony was hosted outside in their garden patio area surrounded by plants and beautiful decor. The second floor of The Tabard Inn has there private dinning and cocktail hour space with original decorative wood and marble fireplaces, oak floors, period furnishings, and walls adorned with a romantic flavor create an ambiance of elegance and charm.
Learn more about Washington DC Wedding Photography & Photo Booth Rentals for Weddings at The Tabard Inn by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Wedding Photography with Jon Fleming Photography includes Jon Fleming as your lead photographer and an easy to use online gallery of high resolution edited images retelling the story of your wedding day! Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images. Ask about our digital photo booth that captures GIFs and Boomerangs!
Virtue Feed & Grain Wedding Alexandria Virginia
Prior to wedding day I photographed Tommy & Sean twice! Portraits were important to them and they wanted to enjoy wedding day with their friends and family. By doing portraits ahead of time we had more flexiblity and didn’t have to worry about rain on the wedding day or being rushed to meet a wedding day timeline! The ceremony and reception was held in the upstairs event space at Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town Alexandria. Virtue Feed & Grain is a restaurant that is available for partial or full buyout for up to 300 guest for the full space. You can view the different options for their event space on their website.
Learn more about Washington DC Wedding Photography & Photo Booth Rentals for Weddings by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Wedding Photography with Jon Fleming Photography includes Jon Fleming as your lead photographer and an easy to use online gallery of high resolution edited images retelling the story of your wedding day! Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images. Ask about our digital photo booth that captures GIFs and Boomerangs!
Annapolis Maryland Courthouse Wedding Ceremony
Learn more about Washington DC Wedding Photography & photography for courthouse weddings by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Wedding Photography with Jon Fleming Photography includes Jon Fleming as your lead photographer and an easy to use online gallery of high resolution edited images retelling the story of your wedding day! Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images. Ask about our digital photo booth that captures GIFs and Boomerangs!
Washington DC National Union Building Wedding
Dustin & Alek had their wedding ceremony at The National Union Building in Washington DC! Earlier in the day before their ceremony we stopped by The Jefferson Memorial and Meridian Hill Park for wedding day portraits. In the evening I captured their ceremony at The National Union Building followed by a performance by Mama Tits a drag queen from Seattle. The National Union Building offers multiple event space options for weddings and events in a historic building. Catering and Bar was provided by Eco Caters. Our photo booth was setup with props, 4x6 instant printing, and instant social media sharing!
VENDORS:
Venue: National Union Building
Entertainment: Mama Tits
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Photo Booth Rental: Jon Fleming Photography
Catering: Eco Caters
Learn more about Washington DC Wedding Photography & Photo Booth Rentals for Weddings by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Wedding Photography with Jon Fleming Photography includes Jon Fleming as your lead photographer and an easy to use online gallery of high resolution edited images retelling the story of your wedding day! Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images.
Fairfax Virginia Courthouse Wedding - Portraits at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Alex & Sebastian had a private wedding ceremony at Fairfax Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia! I love capturing intimate courthouse weddings. elopements, and private ceremonies in Washington DC and Northern Virginia! Photography was not allowed at the time inside the court house but I still had the honor of witnessing the ceremony! Afterwards we went to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly, Virginia and then Downtown Washington DC and The National Mall for portraits! It's always great to choose some locations for after the ceremony for portraits other then the courthouse. Here are some of my favorite images!
Learn more about Wedding Photography & photography for courthouse wedding ceremonies in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
What is a "First Look"? 3 Pros to Having a First Look on Your Wedding Day
The "first look" is the moment you see your soon to be spouse for the first time on your wedding day in your wedding attire. The first look can be a staged moment before the ceremony opposed to the traditional way of seeing other for the first time when you walk down the aisle.
Here are some Pros to having a first look before your ceremony:
- By having the first look before the ceremony we can capture all your wedding party and family photos so there are no more or less group photos to do after the ceremony. Everyone will be freshly done with hair and makeup and looking their best.
- Some couples find that it's easier to relax during their ceremony if they have seen each other prior, however some couples like to keep this special moment reserved for the ceremony.
- More time for portraits. Without the first look before the ceremony all portraits would have to be after the ceremony where time may be limited by cocktail hour. By doing portraits before the ceremony you will be able to enjoy your cocktail hour with your guest
Deciding wether to have a first look or not is a huge factor in determining your photography timeline. If you have any other questions or thoughts regarding a first look and your wedding day timeline please feel free to reach out!
Springfield Hilton Wedding Ceremony
Tahseen & Nayyirah had their marriage ceremony with 380 guest at The Springfield Hilton in Springfield, Virginia on New Years Day! The evening had many traditions including the "holding gate" where the groom must negotiate and pay members of the brides side before he can enter the hall. Once at the ceremony the bride and groom will sign the paperwork and exchange rings to complete the marriage. Bengali traditions including the garland exchange and mirror viewing where the groom will look into the mirror to see his bride and say something nice also happens during the ceremony. After the ceremony the bride and groom cut the cake and watched as their bridal party performed a dance. Hair & makeup was provided by Styles By Swati. Photography & videography was provided by Jon Fleming Photography and Raheel Khan Photography & Films. DJ & Lighting was provided by Stylish Click. Many other vendors are mentioned below! Congratulations to Tahseen & Nayyirah! We had a pleasure capturing your wedding day at The Springfield Hilton.
VENDORS:
Venue: Hilton Springfield, VA
Make up: Emaan Humnah
Hair: Styles By Swati
Mendhi: Heena Shah
DJ/Lighting: Stylish Click
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Videography: Raheel Khan Photography & Films
Decoration: Yaadein Events
Caterer: Gharer Khabar
Pies: Pie Sisters
Table: Inayah Zaman
Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Wedding in Middleburg Virginia
Will & Anna had a New Years Eve wedding at Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast in Middleburg, Virginia! Briar Patch is a historic farm that was built in 1805 on 47 acres of land with views of The Blue Ridge Mountains. The Bed & Breakfast also serves as a wedding venue that can host up to 200 guest. I provided photography and our photo booth rental for this New Years Eve Wedding celebration! The photo booth was a hit! At the stroke of midnight everyone celebrated and rang in the new year with a kiss as the party continued!
Weddings at Old House Vineyards in Culpepper, Virginia
Old House Vineyards in Culpepper, Virginia is a 75 acre winery that host weddings for up to 200 guest! The outdoor ceremony space is on a man made island accessible by a dock leading out from the vineyards. The processional from the vines and across the dock is so beautiful and picture perfect. Old House Vineyards was voted best Virginia winery for weddings in 2012 by Virginia WineLover magazine. The reception is held in the outdoor tented area next to the vines and lake. I have captured multiple weddings at Old House Vineyards and am always excited to return for more!
Weddings at Celebrations at The Bay in Pasadena, Maryland
Celebrations on The Bay is a wedding & event venue located in Pasadena, Maryland right along The Chesapeake Bay. I have captured several amazing weddings at this venue and each one is different! The venue has an amazing view of The Chesapeake Bay and the dock makes for a great spot for portraits as well as the gazebo, grass, and trees around. Each wedding is different as there are multiple setups available as far as tented reception or indoor reception. You can also have your ceremony on the deck on on the grassy area, both which overlook The Bay. Celebrations at The Bay is always a pleasure to work at and I have enjoyed all the photos I have captured there! Getting married at Celebrations on The Bay? I would love to chat with you about your wedding day!
The Chesapeake Ballroom has the best view of The Bay with its huge windows that allow some much natural light to come in! The ballroom can accommodate up to 140 guest.
Old House Vineyards Fall Wedding in Culpepper, Virginia
Stacey & Jenah had their wedding at Old House Vineyards in Culpepper, Virginia. Old House Vineyards is a 75 acre winery that also host weddings for up to 200 guest! The outdoor ceremony space is on a man made island accessible by a dock leading out from the vineyards. The processional from the vines and across the dock is so beautiful and picture perfect. Old House Vineyards was voted best Virginia winery for weddings in 2012 by Virginia WineLover magazine. The reception is held in the outdoor tented area next to the vines and lake. Their wedding was fall themed and had a lot of amazing DIY details.
Celebrations at The Bay Wedding Reception
Celebrations on the Bay Wedding
F&M had a reception for their wedding at Celebrations at The Bay in Pasadena, Maryland along The Chesapeake Bay. I love this venue for it's location and beautiful view! The dock is the perfect place for portraits. The tented reception was so beautifully decorated! Th night was filled with speeches, food, dancing, laughter and fun.
George Washington Masonic Memorial Winter Blizzard Wedding
Gretchen & Sean had their wedding during Winter Storm Jonas which left over 2 feet of snow along the east coast. They got ready at The Hilton in Old Town Alexandria where many of their wedding vendors and guest stayed overnight while the snow kept coming and streets became un-driveable. Many couples rescheduled there wedding due to the weather however Gretchen & Sean, their guest, venue, and all the wedding vendors were ready to have a wedding! After getting ready at The Hilton they had their ceremony and reception at The George Washington Masonic Memorial. My favorite part of the day was when we ran outside during the high winds and snow to get the shots in from of the venue! This wedding was featured on "Offbeat Bride" and "Capital Romance"
"I hired Jon for my January 23, 2016 wedding, and it was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! In case that date doesn't mean anything to you, January 23rd was dead in the middle of Winter Storm Jonas, the blizzard that dumped 2 - 3 feet all over the DMV. Yep, on my wedding weekend (because just having a wedding isn't stressful enough withOUT a blizzard in the mix, hahahaha.) Luckily, I had Jon Fleming Photography on my side, and he was so flexible and accommodating in ensuring he'd still be there to photography my big day. We made arrangements for him to stay at the hotel near the venue for us and he basically gave up his entire weekend to ensure he could still capture every moment. He and his second photographer, Nick, took such amazing photos and I'm thrilled with how everything turned out! Of course, blizzard crisis aside, Jon just did a fantastic job with our wedding photos! He has such an eye for unique perspectives, and his ability to capture details is really incredible. He uses flashes and artificial light really well, which means you're don't have to worry about being limited if it unexpectedly rains (or, ahem, snows) on your wedding day. He is super friendly, non-obtrusive, and His communication is great too, sending very thorough contracts as well as a questionnaire before the wedding to make sure he knew all of the shots I would want. And even though I had an obnoxious amount of requests, he didn't blink an eye. He also got the photos back to me so quickly (including an awesome sneak peek the day after my wedding!) Many photographers will quote you 6 - 8 weeks to get your pictures back to you, but Jon sent all of them within 4 weeks. He's a steal too -- snap him up for your wedding, special occasion, engagement shoot, or whatever, while you still can!"
VENDORS
Venue: George Washington Masonic Memorial
Planning: Classic Occasions by Caitlin
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Dress: Hayley Paige Guindon Gown
Bridesmaid Dresses: Rent the Runway
Shoes: Seychelles Brave Dress Pump
Ceremony Music: Triforce Quartet
Flowers: Potomac Floral Wholesale
Catering: Main Event Caterers
Lighting: Electric Entertainment
Videography: Doug Stanford
Cake & Desserts: Simply Desserts & Bakeshop
Entertainment: Electric Entertainment
Newton White Mansion Wedding
Newton White Mansion in Mitchellville, Maryland is a Neo-Georgian-style brick mansion surrounded by over 500 acres of land including a golf course. The Mansion's ceremony and reception space let in so much natural light from the large windows for day time ceremonies. I love walking around with Ron & Joe to capture some portraits on the driveway up to the mansion and on the grounds surrounding. Planning and coordination was provided by Brielle Davis and entertainment from My Deejay.
VENDORS
Venue: Newton White Mansion
Planning: Brielle Davis
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Florist: Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm
DJ: My Deejay
Desserts: Sandy Pony Donuts
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Carnegie Institute of Science Wedding DC
Sarah & Riley had their wedding ceremony and reception at The Carnegie Institute of Science after getting ready at their uncles house earlier in the day! The Carnegie is the perfect venue for a classic DC wedding! The architecture and marble rotunda make for a very photogenic venue space. I love the main stairs outside leading up to the grand entrance which is perfect for portraits. Makeup & Hair was provided by Diamond Freelance Make Up Artist. Catering and cake was provided by Purple Onion Catering and entertainment thanks to DJ Max Powers and Photo in a Box. Thank you S&R for this amazing 5 star review:
"We loved Jon from our first meeting and knew we had picked the perfect person to document our day. We had Jon and an assistant shooter and we had SUCH a fun time with them at the wedding. They became my bridal party's new favorite people! Jon is so open and accepting, and he really made it fun and easy to be ourselves on camera. They were a joy to have as part of our wedding day. And the pictures are AMAZING. I can not wait to cover my house with them!!"
VENDORS
Venue: Carnegie Institute of Science
Entertainment: DJ Max Powers
Catering: Purple Onion
Photo Booth: Photo in a Box
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Cake: Purple Onion
Make Up: Diamond Freelance Makeup Artist
Florals: Petal Touch
The Osprey's Wedding Woodbridge Virginia
Jessie & Devon had their wedding ceremony and reception at The Opsrey's at Belmont Bay in Woodbridge, Virginia! The Osprey's is right next to The Occoqaun River, a great backdrop for portraits and the outdoor ceremony! Entertainment was provided by Black Tie Entertainment and Catering was provided by Shawn's Smokehouse Catering. Their wedding cake was from Edible Incredibles and the day was flawless thanks to Brooke from The Osprey's!
Vendors:
Venue: The Osprey's at Belmont Bay
Entertainment: Black Tie Entertainment
Cake: Edible Incredibles
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Catering: Shawn's Smokehouse Catering