Maria at the Meridian House could not have made our lives easier throughout the wedding planning process. We probably asked her a hundred questions via email (because we were not local), but she was patient, friendly, informative, and prompt. The Meridian House is gorgeous inside and out, so if it fits your aesthetic, hurry and reserve your date because it fills up quickly. We had our 70-person ceremony and cocktail hour in the gorgeous Linden Grove garden, which was a bit hot despite the canopy of the trees because it was mid-July, so something to consider. Unlike traditional/hotel reception spaces, the indoor space at the Meridian House is divided into five large rooms/halls, which is great if you intend to separate various events in different spaces. We had dinner and toasts in the Living Room, which was perfect because it is spacious and there is a grand piano on which our DJ lightly played background music; we danced in the Loggia, which is a beautiful circular space accessible from all rooms, and we had the bar, cake, and photobooth in the picturesque library. The guests seemed to have fun going from room to room and seeing what the next space held, though some of the older guests just stayed seated in the Living Room to chat. Because the venue is so ornate and classy, it does not require a ton of florals or decor, unless of course that’s what you want. They also conveniently have a parking lot with complimentary self-parking for guests, less than a minute walk from the building, which was a welcome relief from having to search for street parking in DC. Highly recommend getting married here because every corner is stunning–it will wow your guests and look so pretty in the photos–and the staff is exceptional!

Meridian House is THE dream wedding venue!! There honestly aren’t enough words to capture the timeless elegance, decor, and functionality of the space. It was PERFECT for our wedding of 100 guests, and the team (including Julie,Olivia, and Maria) were beyond helpful! As a history and book lover, the library, tapestries, art, chandeliers, and overall splendor of the home surpassed my wildest dreams, requiring little to no additions. We have continued to receive compliments from guests commenting on the beauty of property, and it will forever be the perfect backdrop to the most breathtaking day. Highly recommend Meridian House for any event in DC!

Maria is one of those truly special people who you never forget. Throughout our wedding postponement, she was always there for us, including sending our pandemic pup a care package and ensuring the flowers in the Meridian garden looked perfect when our big day finally came. She is a wonderful person and SO good at what she does. The venue itself is pure magic. I still cannot believe that that enchantingly beautiful event was MY wedding. We are endlessly grateful!