We had an absolutely wonderful experience with the Willard, and I truly can’t recommend them enough. The space itself is stunning—elegant, timeless, and the perfect backdrop for such a special day. A huge thank you to Micheal, who we worked with during the contract process and coordination with the hotel. He was incredibly helpful every step of the way—responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything was clear and seamless. We also want to highlight Moses, who made such a lasting impression on us. My fiancé’s birthday fell on our wedding day, and he surprised my now-husband with a cupcake to celebrate, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. Throughout the wedding day, he was attentive, kind, and always made sure both we and our families were well taken care of. The entire staff went above and beyond. They were consistently checking in on us, making sure everything was running smoothly, and ensuring we could fully enjoy the moment. It truly felt like they had thought of every detail—from packing us an anniversary cake to bringing our dinners up to our room after the reception in case we didn’t get a chance to eat. Their level of care, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. We’re so grateful for everything they did to make our day unforgettable.

We had the absolute privilege of hosting our wedding at the Willard, and it was nothing short of perfection from start to finish.

During the planning process, Michael was an absolute book of knowledge—friendly, professional, and so incredibly helpful. He made booking with The Willard the easiest decision we could have made. His responsiveness was unbelievable; it honestly felt like he answered emails before we even hit send.

Our event manager, Shauntel, went above and beyond in every single way. She was kind, thoughtful, and exactly the calming presence you need on what is both the most exciting and most stressful day of your life. One of our favorite moments was when she noticed my husband and I were running out of steam during family photos. Without hesitation, she ran to the bar to grab our signature drinks and even fed me sips in between photos so I wouldn’t spill on my dress. That level of care made it feel like I was working alongside a friend rather than just an event manager.

Every single associate at The Willard radiated warmth and hospitality. From the serving staff to the banquet managers, the service was impeccable. Our guests are still raving about how personalized and genuine everything felt.

We truly cannot thank The Willard team enough for creating such an unforgettable experience. These memories will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we are endlessly grateful to everyone who played a role in making our wedding day magical.

Where do I begin? Michael and his team at The Willard went above and beyond to make our entire wedding process - from planning to wedding day itself - so incredibly wonderful. Working with the Willard was a dream, and our guests cannot stop talking about how spectacular the event was. We had a pretty large wedding (250 guests) but The Willard made sure everything went smoothly and seamlessly while still feeling intimate. Our guests particularly enjoyed being able to enjoy so much of the hotel as part of the event, with Cocktail hour being in The Willard Room and the reception in The Ballroom. We also had a December wedding, so our guests (and us) LOVED the Holiday decorations and carolers.
Working with Michael made planning so easy. He provided us with great vendor recommendations and he went above and beyond to add special touches to our day. He was with us the entire way. He also worked seamlessly with our planner - Patrice Golesorkhi - which made the day truly effortless on our part. Beyond Michael and his team, I also cannot say enough about how the entire Willard staff came together to make us and our guests have the best day. Many of our guests stayed at The Willard and highlighted that the staff was so helpful and accommodating. The Bellman team was incredible in coordinating all of our needs, and Kassandra in special bookings went above and beyond to help us with guest reservations and so much more. Also, the hotel worked so well with all of our vendors -- helping them get where they needed to be with no stress on myself, the groom or anyone in the wedding party. If we were to do it all again we would do it exactly the same. At The Willard. With the same staff. All of it! Truly a wedding to remember, and one that our guests still have not stopped talking about.

My daughter’s wedding reception was at the Willard. From beginning to end they were amazing. Julia( Catering Director) and her team were exceptional and held our hands and guided us through the whole planning process !! It’s a beautiful and historical venue! We would choose it over and over again!

I would get married here ten times over if I could!! We just had our wedding here in February 2024, we did cocktail hour in the Atrium and then our reception was in the newly renovated Crystal Ballroom (we had approx 105 guests) and it was magical. The drinks and food were high-end and superb (sincerely, the cocktail hour food was delicious and the entree was the best meal I've ever had at a wedding), our cake was delicious and beautifully decorated, and the Crystal Room looks like something out of a movie/a european castle. Also, Michael Deltette was absolutely top-notch to work with--experienced, communicative, detail-oriented, and accommodating; he is a total pro. He went above and beyond to work with me and my wedding planner and make sure everything was absolutely flawless throughout our wedding weekend, and he really spared no detail in making me, my now-husband, and our families feel so special. Everyone & everything at the Willard is lovely, but Michael and his staff were truly exceptional and made me feel like a princess! Numerous guests said this was the best wedding they had ever attended, and that was no doubt because of the food, drink, and the incredible and historic venue. The Willard was a dream!

The Willard was a wonderful wedding venue, and we could not be happier with our choice to have our special day there. Julia was awesome to work with. She was on top of everything, made sure everything ran smoothly, and to our liking. She made sure that my husband and me had time to actually eat, take moments to ourselves, enjoy our favorite drinks, and feel stress free on the day of our wedding. The Crystal ballroom is absolutely gorgeous. The history of the hotel and elegant decor of the ballroom separates this venue from others in DC. Our guests felt this was the best and most historic venue in DC. The Willard exceeded all expectations. We could not be happier.

We held our small wedding of 25 at the Willard in the Crystal Ballroom. We worked with Eun and she was so accomodating and supportive as our plans changed a few times due to COVID. The evening went so smoothly, the food was delicious (our guests were raving about the scallops!!), room was beautiful and everyone had the most amazing time! The Willard ensured we had the wedding of our dreams in a safe beautiful space! We look forward to having a larger party next year in the same room!

Would highly recommend the Willard for any events, special dinners, or formal occasions.

Thinking back on our wedding reception at the Willard, the first and most important thing that comes to mind is the AMAZING service and hospitality of the staff. Of course, you've seen the photos: the hotel is stunningly gorgeous from the lobby to the ballrooms, guestrooms and everything in between. But when it comes to the big day, what matters most is the people!

Eun Kim, our event coordinator, was basically an angel sent from wedding planning heaven. She went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed for the best day of our lives! Her warmth, patience and attention to detail was palpable in every interaction leading up to wedding and even afterwards. Her commitment to her work was reflected in the smooth operations of the event itself as well. Every issue that arose, whether big or small, Eun handled it with grace and professionalism. When our third-party day-of coordinator dropped the ball, Eun along with our photographer picked up the pieces. When my mother and family members ran into some issues, she not only helped rectify it swiftly but made them feel even comfortable while doing so.

Do yourself a favor and choose Eun and her amazing team!!!

My wedding reception at the Willard was an absolute fairytale. All of our guests have nothing but glowing things to say about the wedding weeks later, which if you know anything about my culture is quite a feat, especially considering the vast majority of our guests had traveled from out of state and some out of country! From the very moment the guests walked into the hotel, they knew they were at an event of a different caliber. The venue is stunning and exudes class, glamour, and a timeless elegance. Long before people walked into the ballroom or cocktail hour space, they were blown away. A large part of the recipe to a great event is great food, great drink and an attention to detail and the Willard has that ALL covered. The staff at the Willard ensured that all the needs and desires of the guests were attended to and that the event flowed seamlessly.

The planning process was also reflective of this attention to detail and you truly get the sense that with every event that the Willard takes on they genuinely want you the host and the guests to have an amazing time which shows how serious they are about their dedication to service and quality.

You could say our event coordinator Eun Kim was my fairy godmother! She went above and beyond to address any concern I had and came up with creative solutions to things that I was ultimately needlessly worried about. She was patient with my constant back and forth when it came to making decisions on various aspects. In the end everything was truly a dream come true and I cannot say enough words to describe how fantastic of a day I had at the Willard. As we entered a our suite for the night all our personal items were collected for us and a sweet surprise was waiting for us! It was just a beautiful way to cap off a beautiful night. If you want a celebration that embodies, elegance, glamour, and sophistication look no further!

I honestly get emotional writing about my wedding at the Willard because it was more beautiful and elegant than I had hoped and imagined it to be and I'm so grateful to the people there for giving me and my husband the most wonderful memories of our lives. From the moment we became their clients, they treated us like honored guests, with so much grace at all steps along the planning process. They were receptive, responsive, very amenable to changes and willing to work with our coordinator with everything from banquet options to to little itty bitty changes on our timeline. On the day of our wedding, my husband and I felt like royalty. Everyone - from the people who greeted us at the door to the wait and catering staff - was so wonderful to us, constantly checking up on us throughout the stay and asking if we needed anything. At the end of the night, the catering staff sent up sandwiches, popcorn, chocolate covered strawberries and a tiny wedding cake that was SO CUTE. I miss going to this place to check out my wedding venue - the Willard is so special to me now.