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District Winery is a wedding venue in Washington DC, that hosts full-service weddings for up to 200 guests. The first working winery in Washington, DC, District Winery is located next to Navy Yard in the Capitol Riverfront community along the Anacostia River. Our modern, sophisticated, waterfront wedding venue with floor to ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace, and sweeping river views is the ideal venue for your wedding.
District Winery weddings are full service and include our highly regarded wedding cuisine and wines made onsite. Executive Chef Christian Fischhuber brings years of international culinary expertise to our venue, as he oversees every detail of your menu. Couples work with a District Winery event manager who will assist with all of the details, from helping curate the perfect wedding menu to coordinating with wedding vendors to ensure seamless execution. All District Winery weddings are turnkey and include the use of our custom walnut tables, chairs, high top tables, bar stools, marble topped bars, china, glassware, flatware, linen napkins, printed menus, and small table top items to enhance your decor.
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An ideal venue for weddings of up to 200 guests, District Winery’s distinctive design and flexible spaces offer wedding couples options when it comes to their big day. Host your ceremony on our wraparound terrace with sweeping waterfront views or in our second floor, indoor private space with floor to ceiling windows. Enjoy cocktail hour either outdoors on the terrace or on our mezzanine level overlooking the winery production space and barrel room. Then dine and dance the night away with unobstructed riverfront and sunset views. Your wedding guests will revel in discovering unique design details as they explore the midcentury modern inspired venue and mingle in a picturesque setting.
Expert Management and Service
Our passion is creating the best wedding celebration possible for you and your guests. Highly trained District Winery catering and service professionals will serve as your wedding bartenders and waitstaff. Additionally, each couple works with a dedicated Event Manager, who confirms all wedding details, acts as a liaison with vendors, and remains on site the day of your wedding to guarantee that everything is executed to perfection.
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No wedding is complete without the very best food, drink, and service possible.
In addition to being a premium winery, we also deliver a remarkable culinary experience. At District Winery, your wedding menu is crafted in-house by our expert culinary team, led by Executive Chef Christian Fischhuber. Chef Fischhuber brings a wealth of culinary experience to your day, from his time working at Michelin-starred restaurants in Austria, to overseeing fine-dining restaurants in California, to opening restaurants in New York & London. This international experience has helped him develop his signature cooking style, utilizing classic European technique with comfort and modern creativity in mind.
We offer both family-style and plated dinner service. Our refined wedding menus highlight seasonal ingredients to provide you and your guests with a memorable dining experience. In addition to our standard offerings, wedding couples also have the option to include signature cocktails, a raw bar, late-night stations, wine bottle favors, and more.
We take great pride in our culinary offerings, so we give all District Winery wedding couples the opportunity to experience our cuisine before finalizing their wedding menu. After booking a District Winery wedding, couples are invited to group couples tasting events where they taste their way through our menu items and wines in our private wedding venue space.
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Couples may rent the space in this winery for their ceremony and reception combined or their engagement party, reception, or rehearsal dinner.
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District Winery is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, stunning location overlooking the Potomac River, and all-inclusive wedding packages that greatly simplify the planning process. Reviewers specifically laud staff members like Laura, Kat, and Tori for their professionalism and attention to detail. Guests consistently rave about the delicious food, beautiful views, and seamless execution of events, making District Winery a top choice for couples seeking a memorable and stress-free wedding venue in Washington DC.
the BEST decision we made!!!
On top of that, the venue itself is beautiful with views of the river and a heated patio. The bartenders were amazing, and developed a rapport with our guests to the point that they remembered people's drink orders or came up with drinks on the spot based on what guests said they liked.
We had about 120 guests, and the room easily accommodated our wedding size without feeling too empty. The room is beautiful on its own, and it's not one of those venues where you feel like you need to add a lot of florals or expensive decor to make it feel elevated. Finally, the staff and event planners were amazing and completely committed to making sure we had the day we'd always imagined. Getting married at DW was the best decision we made!
Could not be happier!
Our Dream Wedding at District Winery
All-Inclusive Excellence
District Winery's comprehensive package made planning significantly easier. Their all-inclusive services covered everything from exceptional food and beverage to event planning assistance and tasteful décor options. We still have guests complimenting us on the food selection! The venue's stunning location overlooking the Potomac River provided a breathtaking backdrop for our special day, creating magical photo opportunities throughout the event.
Exceptional Service
What truly set District Winery apart was their incredible staff, especially our event manager, Kat Excellent. From our very first meeting, Kat was warm, professional, and remarkably responsive. She genuinely cared about creating our perfect day and went above and beyond to accommodate our unique requests. Her attention to detail and clear communication made us feel completely at ease throughout the planning process.
Flexibility and Personalization
Despite some unconventional requests (like our circular ceremony setup and specific dance floor placement), the District Winery team was remarkably accommodating. They embraced our vision and worked creatively to make everything possible. Kat provided invaluable planning tools including timeline templates, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and seating chart assistance. She also helped coordinate special seating accommodations and day-of setup, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
A Seamless Celebration
On our wedding day, the staff was friendly, hardworking, and clearly committed to making our celebration perfect. Their professionalism and genuine enthusiasm created a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. We were particularly impressed by how kid-friendly the venue was, ensuring all our guests, regardless of age, felt comfortable and included.
Final Thoughts
District Winery provided the beautiful, accommodating, and stress-free wedding venue we had hoped for. From the stunning views to the exceptional service, every aspect of our experience was outstanding. We wholeheartedly recommend District Winery to any couple seeking a memorable, personalized wedding experience in the heart of DC.
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