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Jennifer Austin-Schwab
We speak English and Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
The Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks is a hotel and wedding venue in the greater Washington, DC area. This elegant and private venue features a chic ballroom where couples can host their wedding reception or other event. The hotel is located in Northern Virginia, 20 minutes from Dulles International Airport.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples can invite up to 500 guests to join their wedding celebration at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks. The sophisticated and elegant Potomac Ballroom features a color scheme of grays and white. The overhead lights are bright and modern, with adjustable levels depending on the mood of the reception and the other lighting options couples are incorporating. The open lobby atrium can be used for a ceremony, with ceilings as high as the hotel’s roof and terraces on every floor. Other private banquet spaces can be used for smaller gatherings or other wedding-related events. This hotel welcomes guests for bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners, in addition to ceremonies and receptions.
Services Offered
This venue offers an array of event items to couples for their wedding to make the planning process--and the big day itself--run more smoothly. This includes items such as audio equipment, centerpieces, chair covers, chairs, dance floor, lighting and tables. Other services offered by this venue include:
- Accommodations
- Bridal suite
- Cake
- Cleanup
- Event rentals
- In-house bar
- In-house catering
- Lighting/sound
- Outside vendors
- Parking
- Wireless Internet
Cuisine
Bartenders run the bar at a couple’s event, offering full bar service for couples and guests. Meanwhile, chefs in the hotel’s kitchen or restaurant prepare dishes that can be served in the following catering styles:
- Buffet
- Cocktail reception
- Dessert
- Family style
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Plated
- Servers
- Stations
- Tastings
Accommodation
Guest rooms, suites and concierge-level rooms ensure couples and guests have a place to rest their head when the wedding festivities end. Some rooms feature upgrades such as private balconies and an exclusive lounge. All rooms include HDTVs, mini-refrigerators, microwaves and other contemporary amenities.
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Reviews of Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks
Review summary
Marriott at Fair Oaks is highly praised by reviewers for hosting weddings. Event coordinator Lucy Warner and the entire staff are commended for their professionalism, excellent service, and flawless execution of the event, including a smooth planning process and delicious food. Guests raved about the wonderful buffet dinner, cocktail hour, and especially the mouth-watering cookies and brownies. The venue is described as reasonably priced, responsive, and flexible, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings in Northern VA.
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