District Winery hosts full-service winery weddings for up to 200 guests. The first commercial winery in Washington, DC, District Winery is located next to Navy Yard in the Capitol Riverfront community along the Anacostia River. The 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 cuisineand wines made onsite. Couples will 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.
Facilities and Capacity
An ideal venue for weddings 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.
Cuisine
No wedding is complete without the very best food, drink, and service possible.
In addition to being a premium winery, District Winery also delivers a remarkable culinary experience. We offer both family style service and plated dinner service, and all wedding cuisine is handled in-house by Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert. Our refined wedding menus highlight seasonal ingredients to provide you and your guests with a delectable and 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 many of our menu items and wines in our private wedding venue space.
Other Services 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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Wow. We knew we wanted to get married here when we came by over a year ago the morning after a wedding (and the place was still being cleaned up). We not only loved the location, but the aesthetic of the venue itself. We picked our date and were set - then along came COVID-19. We were clear with the venue that we did not want to postpone or cancel our wedding. When I say that they worked wonders and were incredibly flexible, I'm understating. Stephanie, in particular, went ABOVE and BEYOND in making sure my husband and I felt comfortable with our options and that our day would still be spectacular. We ended up having to reduce our wedding from ~130 to 50 people due to DC restrictions. Honestly, we could not have imagined it any other way. It was so good. Stephanie and the rest of the District Winery staff made the night perfect. Even with mask and distancing restrictions, the space felt safe and still enjoyable to all. Our guests raved about the food and wine. They could not believe how beautiful the venue was, as well as the views from the terrace. We were able to have our dog join us for the ceremony and photos afterwards. We will never forget how amazing our day was at District Winery and are forever thankful to Stephanie for helping us shape our day into what it was, considering the circumstances.
Sent on 09/14/2020
Reagan Lashlee
· Getting married on 08/11/2021
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The BEST Venue out there!!!
Stop looking for venues NOW! District Winery was the first venue we toured, and nothing could compare!! The location, building, wedding package, incredible wine, amazing event planning team - the list goes on and on!!! We personally worked closely with Rheanna who made our day unforgettable!!! Even planning and navigating changes due to COVID, they were extremely flexible and accommodating. All our guests had the best time!!
Sent on 11/22/2020
Ronnice Jenkins
· Married on 05/03/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Magical...Winning Wedding Venue and Team!
Having to reschedule my wedding during Covid was very stressful, but finding this Wedding Venue was worth it!. District Winery has it all...from the amazing views to the delicious food and don't forget the STAFF!!.. Top Notch!. Our coordinator Stephanie was so detailed and organized, plus she was a joy to work with!. The staff was so accommodating. The day of my wedding there was nothing to worry about. The food...OMG not one complaint from my guest!. So many options and so vegan friendly. All the wine was so tasty! My favorite is the sparkling :) I was so stressed with covid restrictions but they went above and beyond to make sure my guest and the staff was safe:).... I would do it all over again at District Winery!!!...
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at District Winery?
District Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables
At District Winery, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
District Winery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
At District Winery, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at District Winery includes:
Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
What are the most important characteristics of District Winery in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by District Winery for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Rooftop
Winery
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at District Winery for wedding events?
District Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does District Winery offer?
District Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does District Winery offer for wedding events?
District Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does District Winery have available for wedding events?
District Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
What percentage of users recommend District Winery and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
District Winery is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
