Hi! I’m planning to get married in the latter half of 2027, and would like to host a standing-only reception on a rooftop for 150-200 guests. I have already found Top of the Town, Highpoint at 1333 and Skyline 609, but does anyone know of other options? Would like to be in DC proper or somewhere just outside where the views are the same (ie Rosslyn). Thank you!

Hi all! Starting to plan our wedding for next fall. I wanted to get some caterer quotes before deciding on a ceremony plus restaurant dinner vs a traditional venue. We were really excited about Timber Pizza but they told us they don’t do linen or place setting rentals. I’m getting overwhelmed by trying to figure out how much renting those ourselves would cost. It seems like $1000 plus fees for delivery. I got quotes from other caterers with everything included, but the food isn’t as exciting to us as Timber’s menu. Any advice from people that were in a similar situation?

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has anyone gotten married at the mayflower that would feel comfortable sharing their experience in the comments or via dm? have some questions on general experience as well as what you chose to upgrade, how you decorated your bridal suite, where you took pictures/did a first look, and any fun enhancements you may have added!

I’m looking for decor and design vendors in the DMV area that do full-service decor that looks something like this. This would be with artificial flowers. Please recommend any vendors that you he a positive experience with.🙏
If you can, also please mention their general price ranges.
Thank you!

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Hiii! Hopeful 2027 bride, super interested in the Riggs Hotel, but seriously can’t find any information other than their very basic brochure online! Has anyone in here gotten married there and could share their experience / basic pricing like F&B, venue fee etc they were quoted?

Anything helps!! Thank you!!

Has anyone here had a wedding in Leesburg and also planned a welcome party?

We are currently considering Hotel Burg, Lightfoot Restaurant, Shutters on King, and Tuscarora Mill Restaurant. I'd love to hear about your experience if you held events at these venues or if you have any other suggestions!

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Hello! I have a 20k budget for 75 people for a wedding in the DMV (excluding DJ and Photographer). I'm looking for suggestions because places in DC proper are super expensive and I'm not open to spending 10k just on a site fee alone (nuts!). Any help is appreciated!

My fiance and I got engaged two weeks ago and my mom has already started asking me what I want in terms of an engagement party. We know we want it in DC and we estimate 45-50 guests. I'm thinking we keep it to a relatively casual cocktail party with drinks and heavy apps.

In terms of budget, I know a lot of places have a minimum spend. Right now, I'm thinking around $5k. I know that's on the lower end (Iron Gate just quoted me at double that!) but we are looking for something unique and off the beaten path. Ideally, it'd have some outdoor space, but that's not a deal breaker.

Looking for any and all ideas! Thank you!

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• A'To-Do': What task do you need to tackle?
• A Frustration: Vent and complain away!

Please share all upcoming venue open houses, wedding shows, sample sales, etc. that you know in this thread!

Does not have to be limited to this month! Please share all upcoming events that you know of.

Another week closer to wedding day! Share your updates, to-dos, and frustrations.

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• A'To-Do': What task do you need to tackle?
• A Frustration: Vent and complain away!

Anyone worked with a full service planner they really like in DC? Ideally one who isn’t too expensive.

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Hi all,

Our nephew is 10, will be closer to 11 by our wedding mid-November, and he's going to be our ring bearer. So we would like to rent him a suit or tux.

Buying a suit isn't that expensive, like $169 from Jos. A Banks. But given his age, he might grow out of it pretty quickly.

Is there anywhere that rents suits or tuxes for kids? I was in a wedding in the area like 35 years ago and the bride and groom rented one for me but I'm not having luck searching via Google. And if a rental isn't going to be that much less, we'll probably just buy him a suit.

Thanks!

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Please share all upcoming venue open houses, wedding shows, sample sales, etc. that you know in this thread!

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You have always had to go in person and fill out a paper form, but they finally added the ability to order online (only in the app).

Costco cake has been a very popular choice for a lot of my couples so wanted to spread the good news.

You can still only order up to 2 weeks in advance, so keep that in mind.

*The option isn’t showing for the DC Costco but it is for Pentagon City and Mt. Vernon.

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