Top Alexandria Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests

Dacha Beer Garden is the perfect place to meet new people and spend time with your loved ones. In our outdoor beer garden, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington D.C., we serve a carefully curated menu of German, Belgian and American craft beers, local meads and ciders, draft cocktails and elegant wines. Our seasonal food menus are inspired by traditional Bavarian beer gardens with an eye for local sourcing and farm-to-table authenticity. We are both dog and family friendly. All are welcome at Dacha Beer Garden! For private events, we specialize in large, free-flowing receptions in our beautiful, outdoor spaces for clients and guests to enjoy. From networking happy hours, alumni reunions, client appreciation occasions and team happenings, we design events to meet your every need. Whatever it takes - at Dacha, your Gemutlichkeit is our biggest priority!

• Spaces for 33-130 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Event Spaces

Nestled in the heart of Dupont Circle, this upscale bar and restaurant offers a stunning venue with a sophisticated, sexy vibe. The space features dim, ambient lighting, soaring high ceilings, and an elegant second-floor balcony. Perfectly designed for intimate gatherings, the upstairs accommodates up to 38 guests seated, while the downstairs can comfortably host up to 60. This luxurious yet cozy venue is ideal for corporate happy hours, private dinners, milestone celebrations, and more. Whether you're planning a stylish soirée or a memorable business event, this space provides the perfect blend of modern elegance and inviting charm. Our revolving cocktail program ensures a dynamic selection of beverages tailored to your event, featuring both classic and inventive creations. The venue also features a fully equipped kitchen, allowing us to provide a variety of catering options. From prix fixe menus to buffet-style, plated, or family-style service, we adapt to suit your event’s unique needs. Let us help you create unforgettable memories in this one-of-a-kind space!

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

Checking out Washington DC? Check in with Generator's brand new hotel to make the most of your stay. Our downtown location puts you right at the heart of one of the world’s most iconic cities. In town on business? Generator has the facilities, the location and the can-do attitude to help you close out a successful yet relaxing trip. Here for the sights? The buzz here is like nowhere else on earth, and the hotel is perfectly positioned in Dupont Circle neighborhood to help you capitalize on your trip to the Capital. Hotel is situated near the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Embassy Row, Adams Morgan neighborhood and The Phillips Collection Museum. Generator’s welcoming and well appointed hotel is just around the block from the Dupont Circle Metro. You can feel the endless energy of the city’s diplomatic life, plugged into U.S. and global politics, business, finance and education. From Generator’s superb location in one of this historic city’s most exclusive areas, you can plug straight into the pulse of this exciting destination. Washington DC is an almost endless parade of places you already recognize from the movies and from the most important news stories of the day - every day. And that feeling of familiarity starts the second you check in with us at Generator Washington DC. We’re friendly, we’re not into formality, but we are into giving you an experience with a little more wow than you’ll get anywhere else if you’re staying in the nation’s capital. We’ve designed the hotel experience around impressing you and making it all as easy as can be. Relax with us, and enjoy the way the Generator experience puts you at the heart of an unforgettable visit. We’ll make sure your energy is saved so you can take in the buzz of this remarkable city. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner with friends or a corporate happy hour for your team, we’re here to provide you with a variety of eclectic and unique spaces tailored to your needs. Our spaces offer you and your crew innovative private and semi-private venues to host unique gatherings. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our sales team.

This bar/lounge is an excellent space to celebrate birthday parties, anniversaries, baby/bridal showers, wedding receptions, pop-up shops, corporate events and seminars. Two floors with a bar on each floor and a full kitchen available. Starting rates are per floor and increase for weekends/holidays. You can arrange to use the kitchen or we can cater your event. Top floor is equipped for audio and visual events/seminars. Both floors have surround sound speaker system. *Summer garden is a beautiful in/outdoor space that allows for events rain or shine. Fun photo mirror booth is available and can be customized for your event. Beautiful decor for amazing pictures and selfies. Accessibility is limited as there are several stairs and small bathrooms.

• Spaces for 15-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Rooftop
• 1 Event Space

Dubbed "The Adult Treehouse" by Washingtonian Magazine, El Techo is a tropical escape in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, offering a heated, 1,100-square-foot rooftop deck that adapts to the weather with retractable walls. Led by Hankins Hospitality, this rooftop oasis provides a vibrant, vacation-like ambiance year-round, perfect for events or casual nights out. El Techo’s menu features Latin-inspired tapas and entrées, paired with handcrafted cocktails like margaritas and mojitos. The colorful décor, with lush greenery and murals, transports guests to a tropical setting right in the city. Owner Louie Hankins, who launched El Techo above his Rito Loco restaurant, describes the space as "Instagram gold," and it has quickly become a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Perfect for private events, El Techo offers flexible spaces for everything from corporate gatherings to birthday parties, with customizable floor plans and catering options. Whether for brunch, happy hour, or late-night drinks, El Techo brings tropical vibes and Latin flavors to the heart of Washington, D.C.

• Spaces for 41-56 Guests
• 1 Bar

Modern Speakeasy located in near U st NW.

• Spaces for 16-175 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Host your next gathering at Elmina, where bold Ghanaian flavors and vibrant design come together in the heart of D.C. Front intimate dinners to spirited celebrations, our thoughtfully curated spaces and customizable menus set the scene for a private dining experience that is as warm and memorable as the food itself.

Step into a realm where inspiration meets endless possibilities. Our expansive event space, bathed in radiant natural light, beckons creators to unfold their visions against a backdrop of vast windows and impeccable ambiance centrally located. Every inch of the venue has been designed with creators in mind, ensuring the light accentuates every detail of your masterpiece. Whether you're capturing the perfect shot, hosting an immersive workshop, or launching a visionary project, our space is the canvas for your next creative endeavor. Dive in and let the magic of our luminous environment elevate your craft.

• Spaces for 60-160 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

With five distinctive venues offering unique atmospheres and layouts, we can accommodate events of any size, style, or scope. From intimate dinner parties to elegant weddings, bar mitzvahs to baby showers, corporate gatherings to milestone celebrations, our experienced events team is passionate about transforming your vision into an unforgettable experience. Our team works closely with you through every stage of the planning process — from curated menus and inspired décor to staffing, logistics, and budget management — ensuring every detail reflects your taste and needs. The result is a seamless, personalized celebration that feels effortless and memorable. Our commitment is to exceed expectations and deliver an event you and your guests will talk about long after the final toast.

• Spaces for 30-49 Guests

This space is a 1,050 square foot multi-use space available to rent by hour or by day, for trainings or meetings, photo shoots and small productions. With thoughtful modern furnishings and versatile aesthetics, the space is designed to be flexible to the needs of creatives, production companies, small businesses, and community organizations. There are three separate installations in the same: a living room and two photography studio set ups with backdrops. In addition, the space includes a long community table accommodating 14 seats, suitable for dining, meetings, photos, or merchandise display. Our doors are open to anyone committed to gathering in the spirit of community, originality, and safe and respectful dialogue. We encourage full use of the space in the way that inspires you to create opportunity and ideas for you, and your guests. Amenities: • 1050 sq ft • Natural Light • Conference Tables (2) • Bluetooth Speaker • Multi-Use Space • Skylights • Smart TV • Multi-functional Mobile Bar (6ft) • Living Room + Two Photo Studio Set-Ups • Backdrops • Wardrobe Rack • Seating/Tables & Chairs • Wifi • Free Street Parking • Restrooms • Wheelchair Accessible Uses: • Meetings • Workshops • Networking • Interviews • Company Pitches • Corporate Off-Site • Board Meeting • Film/Video Shoot • Photo Shoots • Commercials • Podcasts • Interviews • Product Shoots • Content Creation • Social Media • YouTube Filming • Tik Tok Videos • Blogging • Movies • Audio Recordings

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery
• 1 Meeting Space

AT YOLK is a 10,000-square-foot multimedia space designed for events, activations, productions and creative experiences of all kinds. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural daylight and a clean, modern aesthetic create a striking backdrop that can be transformed to fit almost any vision. With the flexibility to customize the footprint to the size and scale of your event, AT YOLK can feel expansive or intimate, polished or unexpected. From brand launches and corporate gatherings to private celebrations, photo shoots and moving-image productions, the space is a blank canvas built to bring big ideas to life.

• Spaces for 25-35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

miXt Food Hall is a chef-driven culinary and cocktail experience for family and friends to meet up and find a community within a convivial environment curated by local artisans. miXt Food Hall is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space. Our primary focus is to serve as an incubator and support network for aspiring chefs looking to turn their concept into a business and their dream into a reality. Our culinary artists are inspired by their cultural and familial experiences, crafting delicious meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Our centralized bar offers local spirits, wine, and beer as well as expertly made craft cocktails. Our talented mixologists and chefs work together to create the perfect pairing of food and drink. Plan your next outing at miXt Food Hall to meet friends, indulge your senses, take in world-class art and savor the food of the DMV’s most exciting up-and-coming chefs before their secret gets out. miXt Food Hall is located at 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, Maryland in the heart of Prince George’sCounty’sGateway Arts District—a short distance from Washington, DC, and the University of Maryland. Just look for the big yellow checkered building.

• Spaces for 125-150 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks

Say “I do” on the historic grounds of Gunston Hall. With 550 acres of beautiful landscape and a breathtaking vista of the Potomac, you and your guests will have an experience to remember. Weddings at Gunston Hall are truly a special occasion and can include the use of the newly opened Riverside Garden, grounds, the Ann Mason Room (located inside our visitor center) and its adjoining private courtyard. The Ann Mason Room and grounds can accommodate up to 125 seated guests or 150 standing for your ceremony or reception. Wedding packages may include tours of the historic mansion, private wedding party changing quarters, and a dedicated staff member throughout your wedding planning process. To schedule a tour of the facility and grounds and to begin planning your next event, contact our event team at: Nicole Ryan, Leader of Business Enterprise nicole.ryan@gunstonhall.org (703) 550-9220 Britt Fiocca, Sales & Rental Associate britt.fiocca@gunstonhall.org (703) 550-9220

We invite you to discover Red Bloom Wellness Lounge—a warm, welcoming venue thoughtfully designed for intimate gatherings that inspire. From micro weddings, baby showers, birthday celebrations, book club meetings, intimate dinners, game nights, holistic events, team retreats to creative workshops and milestone celebrations, the Red Bloom Wellness Lounge provides a beautiful, calming backdrop where ideas can flourish and communities can connect.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 2 Total Spaces

Discover ON St. Elmo: Bethesda’s Premier Event Destination ON St. Elmo is a sophisticated, high-energy venue in the heart of Bethesda where luxury dining and immersive entertainment collide. Our main dining space is a masterpiece of versatility, featuring a stunning 35-seat center island bar with 360-degree TV coverage and an open-view kitchen built for high-performance service. Whether you’re here for our Mediterranean-inspired menu or our famous "Bad Behavior" pole cabaret shows, every visit is designed to be unforgettable. For those seeking exclusivity, our Speakeasy Side Bar offers a cozy, completely private retreat for up to 100 guests. Fully equipped with its own bar, independent sound system, and stage lighting, it’s the ultimate canvas for private celebrations and corporate events. From intimate gatherings to full venue buyouts for 200 guests, we pride ourselves on delivering a tailored experience that reflects our community's feedback.

• Spaces for 175-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, The Cordell is a modern event venue, offering a versatile space for every occasion — from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Our open layout and elevated design create the perfect backdrop for personal events, social gatherings, as well as corporate and non-profit functions. With a dedicated team committed to exceptional service and thoughtful attention to detail, we look forward to bringing your vision to life and creating truly unforgettable memories. Key Features • 3,800 total square feet of space • Capacity for up to 200 guests • Fully equipped commercial kitchen • Customizable bar packages • Built-in audiovisual technology • Overhead rigging system

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Quarters of the Captain There are floor to ceiling windows that look out onto the Dockside Patio and the Alexandria Waterfront, making it a private room with a view of the Alexandria Waterfront. Several recycled and repaired chairs have been used to decorate the space, which includes three rectangular farmhouse dining tables. The white painted cedar-wrapped walls serve as an ideal backdrop for the nautical art on show, and the rich chocolate wood flooring creates a striking contrast against the white painted cedar-wrapped walls. The abundance of natural light streaming into the area, as well as strands of Edison lights strung over the tables, conjures up visions of a garden patio party, complete with fresh flowers adorning each table. Crow's Nest is a type of nest where crows live. Beautiful views of the Potomac River and a birds-eye view of the entire restaurant are available from the Crow's Nest, which is positioned high above the main floor of The Crow's Nest. Among the many amenities are a fully stocked bar, comfortable leather sectional sofas, and numerous dining tables scattered throughout the space. Both business and social receptions will benefit from this design feature! It's the Bridge, you know.. The Bridge, which overlooks the docks at the Waterfront, is a semi-private venue with seating for up to 50 people for a seated event. Stunning views of the Potomac can be seen while dining through floor to ceiling windows that bring the outside in. With its unique metallic tables, where no two tabletops are same, and plush leather chairs, the room invites you to unwind and have an outstanding dinner in supreme luxury while enjoying an exceptional lunch.

• Spaces for 225-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Carlyle Club is an Art Deco supper club in Alexandria, Virginia, combining a full-service restaurant, live entertainment stage, and private event space under one roof. Located ten minutes from Washington, D.C. and within walking distance of the King Street Metro and four area hotels, the Club draws couples and companies alike for its red-carpet entrance and vintage swing-era ambiance. For weddings, the Club hosts up to 225 guests for a seated meal and up to 350 for a cocktail reception, with both ceremony and reception held on site. Wedding packages carry no venue rental charge and bundle in tables, linens, silverware, glassware, a professional sound and lighting system, and a raised stage, along with a rehearsal date at the Club beforehand. Beyond weddings, the Carlyle Club hosts corporate holiday parties, retirement celebrations, Bar Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras, and private parties for groups of 20 to 200, alongside its regular calendar of jazz nights, comedy shows, and musical tribute performances.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces

Busboys and Poets is a restaurant, bar, bookstore, and community gathering place founded in 2005 by artist, activist, and restaurateur Andy Shallal. The Shirlington location, in Arlington, Virginia, carries forward that mission as a space for art, culture, and politics to intentionally collide, hosting weekly open mic nights and other community programming alongside its full-service restaurant and bookstore. For private events, the location offers two dedicated spaces, the Robeson Room and Paul's Den, each equipped with a projection screen and sound system for readings, performances, meetings, and celebrations. Guests can also arrange a full facility buyout of the entire restaurant through the venue's events team.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

You can hold a wedding or event in this beautiful glass-walled atrium, which is located within the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia, surrounded by live plants and flowers. Exposed brick walls, a cathedral ceiling enclosed in glass, and a large terrace with views of the botanical gardens characterize the Atrium at Meadowlark Hotel & Conference Center. This magnificent space can accommodate up to 230 guests, with standing room for an additional 300. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens features gazebos, a Bell Garden, and a Lilac Pavilion for photography and other event options, as well as a variety of other amenities. At The Atrium, Great Blue Heron caters all of the food for any event that takes place on the premises. You have the option of renting out the entire Atrium, which can accommodate up to 200 seated guests. The interior features live trees adorned with twinkle lights, a babbling stream that leads to an indoor fountain, and a two-thousand-square-foot skylight that lets in plenty of light. With three walls of glass, events can be held at The Atrium at any time of year while still retaining the feel of being outside. Located in the heart of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, the Atrium offers sweeping views of the 95-acre property's lush gardens, rolling hills, and meticulously manicured landscape. With seating for up to 230 guests for a wedding reception and standing room for an additional 300 guests, The Atrium has been hailed as one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the greater Washington region.