Restaurant Wedding Venues in Washington DC

Cathy Madigan, the owner will do what she says, help you ALL the way through from beginning to end. Her staff is top notch, and her knowledge of what to do, when is invaluable. The food is superb, we had not one complaint about the food, the drinks, the elegant place. It has a charm all it's own, and so does Cathy. Let her work her magic for you!

Mary

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2941 was literally the PERFECT location for my smaller wedding (60 people). They also have the main dining room if you want a bigger wedding (which I have had friends used in the past). I used the outdoor area for my ceremony, the koi room for my cocktail hour, and the waterfall room for my reception. They proved to be fabulous - so professional, communicative, and thoughtful. Would highly recommend.

I had my wedding at this venue, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. Everything was absolutely beautiful — from the atmosphere to the service. The staff was attentive, professional, and made sure every detail was perfect. I’m so glad I chose this place for my special day, it truly made my wedding unforgettable!

I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to Sequoia Restaurant and its incredible team for making our Kyrgyz-Ukrainian wedding absolutely unforgettable! We planned our entire wedding in less than two months, and despite such a short timeline, the Sequoia team managed to accommodate absolutely EVERYTHING we asked for! Our wedding was especially meaningful because we wanted to celebrate both our Kyrgyz and Ukrainian cultures, incorporating beautiful traditions from both sides. The team was incredibly accommodating, helping us bring our vision to life and making sure every part of our celebration felt special. From helping with every little detail to recommending the most wonderful florists and vendors, they truly went above and beyond. From the very beginning, we had the pleasure of working with Michele, our wedding coordinator, and I honestly cannot imagine a better person to work with. She was absolutely AMAZING! Her attention to detail, professionalism, patience, and genuine care exceeded every expectation. She answered every email, every phone call, and every single request with so much kindness and dedication. No matter what we needed or how last-minute our requests were, she always found a way to make it happen. On our wedding day, she was simply incredible. She was always one step ahead, making sure everything ran perfectly. It honestly felt like all I had to do was look at her, and she already knew exactly what I needed without me even saying a word. That’s how attentive and wonderful she was! Michele, I cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us! I also want to give a very special thank-you to Gigi, who worked tirelessly throughout the evening to make sure every guest felt welcomed, comfortable, and well taken care of. From making sure everyone had drinks to checking that everything was running smoothly, her hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed. Thank you so much! And the venue itself? Absolutely breathtaking! The waterfront location in Georgetown, the spectacular views, the beautiful atmosphere, and the incredible food made everything feel like a dream. Our guests were amazed, and so were we! What makes Sequoia truly special, though, is its people. Everyone we worked with was genuinely kind, helpful, professional, and dedicated to making our day perfect. Planning a multicultural wedding in under two months could have been incredibly stressful, especially with all the traditions and special details we wanted to include, but this team made everything feel effortless. If you are looking for a wedding venue or a place to host any special celebration, I cannot recommend Sequoia enough! You are not just getting a stunning waterfront venue with incredible food. You are getting an exceptional team of wonderful people who genuinely care about making your special day unforgettable. 20 OUT OF 10! ❤️ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Michele, Gigi, and the entire Sequoia team for making our Kyrgyz-Ukrainian wedding everything we dreamed of and so much more. We will forever be grateful! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

We cannot thank the entire team at Rumsey Tavern enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special! From the very beginning, Tonya and Chef Josh, who share and run the business, were both incredibly kind, thoughtful, helpful, and genuinely invested in making sure our day was everything we hoped it would be. One thing we appreciated so much was how transparent Tonya and Josh were throughout the planning process. They were upfront about every fee on our invoice, worked with us to stay within our budget, and were always willing to help us find the best options without sacrificing what we wanted for our day. Chef Josh also went above and beyond when it came to our menu. For our wedding, we needed both gluten-free and dairy-free options, and he was incredibly accommodating in customizing the menu and creating food that worked with our allergy needs. Every food item was clearly labeled to indicate whether it was gluten-free or contained another potential allergen, which gave us and our guests so much peace of mind. And, of course, the food was absolutely delicious! We also want to mention how beautifully clean and well-maintained the venue was. Everything was spotless, organized, and ready for our guests, which made us feel confident and comfortable from the moment we arrived. When rain threatened our plans for an outdoor ceremony, the Rumsey Tavern team went above and beyond by accommodating a last-minute setup to create a space for our ceremony indoors. They handled the change so seamlessly and made what could have been a stressful situation feel easy. Our wedding attendant and bartender, Grant, deserves a special shout-out as well. He was absolutely wonderful! He was so kind and attentive to everyone throughout the wedding, from our guests to the kids in our wedding group. He made everyone feel welcome and taken care of, and his friendly personality added so much to our day. What really touched us were all of the little things that showed just how much the entire team cared. They made all of the kids in our wedding group feel extra special by giving them new toys to play with, and they even surprised the bride and groom with a gift. On the wedding day itself, the team was right there making sure everything was set up exactly as we had discussed and checking in to see if anything needed to be changed or adjusted. Those thoughtful touches made such a difference. We truly felt cared for throughout the entire process, and it allowed us to focus on enjoying our wedding day instead of worrying about the details. We are beyond grateful to Tonya, Chef Josh, Grant, and the entire Rumsey Tavern team for going above and beyond to make our wedding the special day it was. Their kindness, flexibility, thoughtfulness, cleanliness, and genuine care for us and our guests meant more than we can say. We would wholeheartedly recommend Rumsey Tavern to anyone looking for a venue and team that will truly take care of you and make your special day feel just as special to them!

Great location for a traditional Asian 9 course banquet. VERY responsive restaurant owner. Room decor did not need to be planned, as the restaurant was beautiful enough, so the only decor we used was DIY floral centerpieces. Was able to change the number of tables/guests even up until the week before the wedding. They also went so far as to create a separate 9 course vegetarian menu for separate vegetarian tables.

We worked with shine to cater a vegetarin reception for 350 people. They were an absolute joy to work with and the food was delicious. The appetizers were so popular and there were long lines for the sticky rice. The staff were professional, responsive, and quick. They really helped make our wedding a memorable event

Chima was an incredible reception venue. We had a Saturday lunchtime reception, which was good value for the quality of food and service we received (a dinnertime reception was unaffordable for us, but lunchtime worked beautifully as they aren't open then anyway so the minimum was very reasonable). There was no separate venue fee, just the cost of food and drink. It's a beautiful restaurant - we barely did any decorating at all and it was still a lovely venue. Christina and Juarez were friendly and extremely helpful, willing to work with any requests we had but also very efficient with their own organization and setup. Even with almost 200 guests, all guests were served promptly and taken care of well. Everyone raved about the quality of food and the venue itself. Chima even sent us a special wedding gift after the wedding was over! The whole team there truly went above and beyond to make our reception special. I would highly recommend this as a reception venue.

we used this place for our reception and after party and just wow. we were more than impressed with the level of service and the team we worked with was just amazing (Jaclyn Lewis and Emily Best). our guests continue to tell us they had the best wedding food they have ever had. seriously top notch wire to wire

I cannot begin to thank the Monza's & Carmello's staff for their amazing dedication & service; they truly made our day absolutely ideal. Thank you thank you thank you