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Fathom Gallery 14th Street is a historical wedding and event venue in the Washington, D.C. area. Couples who are looking for a contemporary setting are sure to love the elegant and chic backdrop of this gallery space, complete with rooftop garden. This venue is situated five minutes from the White House in downtown Washington, D.C.

Facilities and Capacity

Fathom Gallery 14th Street offers both an indoor and outdoor space for couples. Those who are looking for a wedding with a view can enjoy the rooftop garden, which can accommodate up to 125 guests. The rooftop garden features flowers and shrubbery, hanging plants with dangling tendrils, and young trees. Market lights stretch across the space overhead. A brick wall rises up beside the couple as guests look out at city views beyond the living wall of greenery. Couples who would prefer to celebrate indoors can avail of the Gallery Level, which can accommodate 72 guests for a sit-down meal or 125 for a cocktail reception. This gallery features more chicly rustic brick decor, polished hardwood floors, and distressed sliding barn doors. Large windows allow light to flood the space, highlighting the contemporary furniture which provides a unique contrast to the historical space. Through the gallery area, couples will find a kitchen area before being led up a short flight of stairs to the open-air rooftop space.

Services Offered

In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, the loft also opens its doors for bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Staff at this venue will take care of setup and cleaning, allowing couples to relax and enjoy their big day. To help create a seamless experience for newlyweds-to-be in the leadup, this venue can also offer a range of rental equipment including furniture, tents, and tent accessories. Lighting sound equipment is available, along with tables and chairs.

History

The gallery was originally part of “Automobile Row” at the turn of the 20th century. It first functioned as a brake shop and maintains much of its historic architecture and signage. In 1968, riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. caused citywide destruction. The loft represents the city’s attempt to rebuild and revitalize after this time.

And some exciting news - we recently opened our second venue in the heart of Georgetown! We invite you to check out Fathom Gallery Georgetown’s listing on WeddingWire to find out more about event rentals at our second space.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Loft
Museum
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What months are included in your peak season?

March

Reviews of Fathom Gallery 14th Street

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
73 reviews
97% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Fathom Gallery 14th St is praised for its unique charm, beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces, and exceptional staff, particularly Meg and Emily. Reviewers appreciate the venue for its organization, communication, and flexibility throughout the wedding planning process. The intimate setting, with both indoor and outdoor spaces, is mentioned favorably for creating a romantic ambiance. Guests highlight the gallery's beautiful decor that requires minimal additional decorations, responsive staff, and the convenience of its central location in DC. Overall, the Fathom Gallery 14th St is highly recommended for weddings and events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Fathom Gallery 14th St is praised for its unique charm, beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces, and exceptional staff, particularly Meg and Emily. Reviewers appreciate the venue for its organization, communication, and flexibility throughout the wedding planning process. The intimate setting, with both indoor and outdoor spaces, is mentioned favorably for creating a romantic ambiance. Guests highlight the gallery's beautiful decor that requires minimal additional decorations, responsive staff, and the convenience of its central location in DC. Overall, the Fathom Gallery 14th St is highly recommended for weddings and events.

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Krista S. Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue and Five Star Service from Fathom Gallery 14th Street!

My husband and I got married at Fathom Gallery 14th Street on 10/5/24. Fathom was one of the first venues we visited, and I immediately fell in love with the exposed brick, rooftop, modern features and amenities, and intimate space in the heart of 14th Street. Meg and Emily were beyond helpful from day one and so organized! As a Type-A DC person myself, that level of organization and consistency was hugely appreciated. Before booking. Meg shared a well-prepared guidebook on everything we needed to know about using Fathom as our venue, which included a floor plan and measurements of the space, on-site furniture like ghost chairs and lounge seating we could use, outdoor speakers we could hook up a Spotify playlist to, a preferred vendor list, and more. Meg and Emily were super responsive and helpful from start to finish. The cherry on top is that they print out up to 10 pictures of you and your partner to hang around the gallery (and they even have a cool ghost mirror in the bathroom where up to 50 photos are on rotation!). We even got the prints after our wedding was over. Meg was on-site the day of our wedding to help coordinate, and everything about the venue was gorgeous and perfect. She also was easily accessible the day after to coordinate a time to pick up our personal items from the venue. They recently renovated and opened up the penthouse which provided additional getting-ready space, lounge space, space for tables, a coatroom, and a bathroom. We had the pleasure of using this space and it was a wonderful area to get ready in and also find some quiet from the dance floor below. My husband and I were looking for a unique space in DC, that was reasonably priced, and provided five-star service - and we found all of that and more in Fathom Gallery 14th Street! HIGHLY recommend hosting your wedding here! You're in good hands with Meg and Emily!
Erin
Erin N. Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Great Staff

We recently hosted our engagement party at Fathom Gallery. Meg helped us with coordinating and planning our event. The gallery had amazing vendor recommendations, and Meg assisted us every step of the way, providing perfect solutions for any issues we encountered. My friends and family still talk about how beautiful our party was, and many of my friends have asked for details so they can book their own weddings/events at the Fathom Gallery. I think this venue would be perfect for an intimate wedding in the city, and the Fathom Gallery staff are a pleasure to work with. You really can't find a more stunning venue in the city for such a reasonable price.
Chris
Chris C. Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect DC Venue for Our Dream Wedding!

We had our 105+ person wedding ceremony on the rooftop garden at Fathom Gallery 14th St and loved every second! The space spoke to who we are as a couple and is situated in the heart of 14th Street, where our love grew. The Fathom ladies (as we affectionately call them), Meg, Emily, and their team are phenomenal stewards of the space. Meg and Emily worked interchangeably to help us with seamless communication and flexibility throughout our wedding planning. We decided to have just our wedding ceremony at the gallery, and they found the right pricing to make it work for both parties. The space outside fits just over 100 people perfectly. We used the upstairs for the bridal party right before the ceremony, which was an addition that was well worth it. On our wedding day, the team was on-site and provided great energy as we made our way down the aisle. We took wedding portraits with family and made the ten-minute walk to our reception venue, Gypsy Kitchen, straight down 14th Street!

What separates the Fathom team is the little things. They were able to get the building next door to shut off their AC unit during the ceremony, which made a huge difference, given that we were outside. If you choose to have your wedding at Fathom Gallery, they will print ten of your favorite photos of you and your spouse for display around the venue. Having your wedding at Fathom Gallery will ensure you are in good hands and in a beautiful space!

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Fathom Gallery 14th Street frequently asked questions

Fathom Gallery 14th Street includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Fathom Gallery 14th Street for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Museum
  • Rooftop
Fathom Gallery 14th Street offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Fathom Gallery 14th Street offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Fathom Gallery 14th Street offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
Fathom Gallery 14th Street offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Fathom Gallery 14th Street is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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