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D.C.'s Top 5 Wedding Venues
Submitted by Alexa Schwartzman
Monday, July 30th, 2012, 12:05pm
The Hay Adams: The Classic Bride
The "Top of the Hay" can accommodate 200 guests for a seated dinner with dancing or 340 guests for a reception
It is surrounded by walls of windows, with access to an outdoor terrace that offers the best views of the White House and national monuments
View from the top of the Hay Adams: The White House and the National Monument
View from the top of the Hay Adams: St. John's Church
Outdoor perimeter terrace at the top of the Hay Adams
The "W" Hotel: The Fun Bride
Vibrant and colorful, contemporary decor set the "W" apart from the other venues in D.C.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=3279#photo_section_5Link
Freed Photography: http://evokedcblog.com/elegance/
The Great Room at the "W" can accommodate 480-700 people
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=3279#photo_section_5Link
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=3279#photo_section_5Link
Freed Photography: http://evokedcblog.com/elegance/
Freed Photography: http://evokedcblog.com/elegance/
The Willard InterContinental Hotel: The Vintage Bride
The Crystal Room: "Its fluted pilasters and striking green scagliola columns, dazzling crystal chandeliers and sconces reflect its turn of the century opulence"
It can accommodate 210 people banquet style, or 250 as a reception
The Willard has a rich history,and has been host to countless celebrities: Martin Luther King, Charles Dickens, Buffalo Bill, David Lloyd George, P.T. Barnum, Lord and Lady Napper, and numerous U.S. presidents
Hotel Monaco: The Chic Bride
Egomedia: http://www.egomediaphotography.com/blog/weddings/hotel-monaco-weddings/
This luxury boutique hotel can accommodate up to 250 guests for a cocktail reception and 200 guests for a dinner
Egomedia: http://www.egomediaphotography.com/blog/weddings/hotel-monaco-weddings/
Stephen Bobb: http://stephen.lovelifeimages.com/lauren-malik-wedding-dc-hotel-monaco/
The Paris Ballroom
http://www.monaco-dc.com/washington-dc-meeting-rooms/photos.html
http://www.monaco-dc.com/washington-dc-meeting-rooms/photos.html
Classic white pillars mix with vibrant decor to form the inside of Hotel Monaco
http://www.monaco-dc.com/washington-dc-meeting-rooms/photos.html
http://www.monaco-dc.com/washington-dc-meeting-rooms/photos.html
http://www.monaco-dc.com/washington-dc-meeting-rooms/photos.html
The Ronald Reagan Building: The Lavish Bride
David R.E. Hunt: http://www.davidrehunt.com/Ronal-Reagan-Building-1300-pennsylvania-ave-washington-dc.html
The Atrium can accommodate 250-800 people
Marta Locklear: http://martalocklear.4ormat.com/
It features a contemporary grand staircase and 125 foot skylight
Marta Locklear: http://martalocklear.4ormat.com/
Marta Locklear: http://martalocklear.4ormat.com/

Wedding season is here and if you haven’t picked out your wedding venue yet, well, you may be in trouble. But if you’re planning a wedding for the next wedding season, you’re in luck! I’ve picked my top five favorite wedding venues in Washington, DC.

While the most important elements on that special day may be the bride and groom and the love they share, what’s a wedding without the extravagant flowers and beautiful décor? From the elegant to the eccentric, one of these are sure to suit your needs:

The Hay Adams: The Classic Bride

The “W” hotel: The Fun Bride

The Ronald Reagan Building: The Lavish Bride

The Willard InterContinental:  The Vintage Bride

Hotel Monaco: The Chic Bride

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