What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor
Describe your venue:
Hotel
What religious affiliations does your venue serve
Agnostic, Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Anglican, Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Evangelical, Hindu, Islam, Jainism, Jewish, Muslim, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoist
Do you have onsite catering?
Yes
What types of cuisine does your venue specialize in?
American (New), American (Traditional)
Do you allow outside catering?
Yes
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you have a liquor license?
Yes
Do you offer valet parking?
Yes
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have a site fee?
No
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
This hotel was completely remodled in 2007-2008. With a brand new ballroom seating up to 650 with a dance floor and our elegant ballroom on the 16th floor with views of DC - you have 2 lovely locations to select from.
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
Food and beverage minimum determined by day of the week, month and number of guests - just ask the coordinator!
Do you offer any special services?
Day of wedding coordination complimentary!
Outside catering coordination if working with local ethnic vendors.
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
We would be happy to custom design one for you, from plated dinner to southern BBQ Buffet - anything is possible.
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
Room setup with theater style seating and riser, table for unity candle. Archway, columns, aisel runner not supplied.
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
All table and buffet setups included
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
Plated meal 1 to 15
Buffet 1 to 20
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
No - but after 20 years in the business I have a great list
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
You may provide any muscician you would like - or select one off our vendor list
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
The Cavalier Ballroom is perfect for the Cerermony
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
Not needed
How many power outlets does the venue have?
Countless
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
No pinning, gluing or tapping to the wall
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
None
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
None
What restrictions (if any) on music?
none
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
none
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
none to a point
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
no permits needed
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
yes - 2 one on the 1st floor and 1 on the 16th floor
Do you offer security, if requested?
yes for an additional fee
What is your dress code?
Generally the social events here are business casual to Black Tie
Can you provide a coat check?
Yes - $100 for the staff
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Lovely and upgraded, many stalls for event site
Describe your parking facilities:
Under ground parking garage over 400 spaces
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
700
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