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If marble floors, oversized columns, candle chandeliers, and sky high ceilings don’t spell elegance I don’t know what does. Foxchase Manor , is located in Manassas, Virginia, just half an hour outside the district, and serves as the ideal place for an elegant affair.

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With the option of holding both ceremonies and receptions, Foxchase Manor is certainly not short on glamour. A traditional Jeffersonian-style manor, the spot features a grand entrance hall, two adjoining ballrooms and over the top architecture. In addition to the elegant indoor spaces, a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio lends itself to beautiful outdoor events.

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The flexibility of Foxchase Manor is also noteworthy. With no set curfew and the ability to start events at any time, this space is perfect for couples who want to have an early celebration or dance the night away. Not to mention, events as small as 50 people will feel right at home here, as will events with up to 3,000 guests.

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The onsite caterer, Gala Cuisine, is used to whipping up delicious food for events, but couples are also welcome to select a caterer of their own. The venue also provides a list of recommended vendors, but all are welcome.

It can be tough to find a space that feels both large and intimate. The Society of Cincinnati at Anderson House is gilded mansion that has old school charm, making it feel personal, but also offers a space large enough to accommodate all your friends and family.

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Built in 1905, Anderson House has a two story ballroom and walled outdoor garden that are perfect for both ceremonies and receptions. The ceremony is best held in the garden, which can be tented or not, and holds up to 250 guests seated theater style. Dinners and dances are best held inside, or if the ceremony is elsewhere, in the garden outside. Between the charming garden space and the elegant ballroom, the Anderson House is simply “unparallelled in Washington for elegance and history within the atmosphere of a private home.”

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The venue does work with preferred vendors. Please contact events@societyofthecincinnati.org for further details.

With a rich history and a beautiful space both indoors and out, the Heurich House Museum is one of the most unique venues in Washington, D.C. Kimberly Bender, the Director of Operations at the Heurich House Museum, beautifully describes the space and tells us about the building’s past…

The Heurich House Museum was built by Washington, D.C.’s most successful beer brewer, Christian Heurich.  (Fun Fact, huh?!) His home retains so many of the original details and furnishings and it is now considered one of the most intact Victorian houses in the country.

Stepping into the museum is like stepping back in time to the late 19th century.  From the fifteen fireplaces with original mantles and fire-backs, ceiling murals, and intricately hand-carved woodwork, to the sunny Conservatory with red “flash glass” panes, to Heurich’s bierstube – his tavern room where he used to entertain friends with beer and cards-, the building is a hidden gem like nothing you have seen before, right off Dupont Circle.

The convenient location – only two short blocks from Dupont Circle – makes this spot great for a wedding of many different sizes and styles. A wedding ceremony of up to 200 people can be held in the secret urban “Castle Garden”, a peaceful space in the back of the property that features the original iron gate, Victorian benches, lush grass, tress, and flowering plants.  Depending on the size of the wedding, the ceremony can be held in larger front garden or in the back garden near the original Carriage House next to our Victorian fountain.

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For smaller weddings of up to 65 people, there is also the option of holding the ceremony in our Conservatory, an open bright space with large windows that overlook the garden and side street.

Any special event rental at the Heurich House includes access to all parts of the museum that are generally open for public tours.  This means that a reception can utilize the garden (with or without tent, depending on the weather) and the Conservatory, as well as our Dining Room (for buffet service), the Exhibit Gallery (for a bar space), and guests can wander through the house.  The Heurich House also provides museum Docents that help facilitate the movement of guests through the house and who answer questions and provide historic information about the museum rooms.

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Because the Heurich House is a historic structure, the Heurich House must make sure that all vendors are trained to work in the space.  Therefore, the only caterers allowed to work at special events are those listed on the preferred vendor list.

Located just one block from the Dupont Metro station, the beautiful and historic Whittemore House is the perfect spot for groups large and small. Nine enchanting rooms of varying size, make it an ideal setting for a wedding or a rehearsal dinner. The rooms each have their own unique style with beautiful antiques, art and political memorabilia.

In addition to the indoor spaces, a balcony overlooking an intimate garden is a lovely spot for a smaller gathering. With parlor space for ceremonies of up to 120, and a ballroom that can hold ceremonies and dining for up to 200 – it is one of D.C.’s best kept secrets.

In addition to the beautiful space, Whittemore House has a bridal suite for getting ready on the big day, as well as an event consultant to help make sure everything runs smoothly on the day of your wedding.

Whittemore House offers a list of preferred vendors, but is not exclusive.