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!

We have nothing but great things to say about Meridian House. We had our wedding here in August 2021 and loved the venue for its beauty, charm, outdoor areas, and diversity of spaces. Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the space and the experience. In the many months leading up to our wedding, Julie from Meridian House was extremely helpful and flexible with us, answering our (many!) questions promptly and working with us to design the guest experience we envisioned for our ~100 guests. Going with Meridian House was one of the best wedding related decisions we made - can't recommend it highly enough!

Meridian House was breathtakingly beautiful and Maria was the absolute best to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure our day ran as smoothly as possible, and was always on top of things - from recommending the best vendors to being there with us every step of the way. With all the additional considerations that Covid-19 brought on, we can't stress enough how much of a relief it was to know that Maria would always be on our side, by our side. That's not even getting into how phenomenal Meridian House itself was - the architecture is beautiful, the grove is romantic, and there's history everywhere. Would absolutely recommend Maria and Meridian House to everyone we know!

We visited over a dozen venues in the DC area before finding Meridian. I remember once we found it, we had to try and keep our expectations in check because it seemed perfect for us. When we arrived for a tour, we realized with excitement that there was no big catch and it actually was perfect for us! The Meridian team, led by Maria, was incredibly helpful and patient with us as we planned the details. While our wedding itself was delayed due to the pandemic, we highly recommend Meridian to any couples seeking a wedding venue that is beautiful (inside and outside), reasonably priced, and centrally located!

We had to postpone our wedding three times and at this point have toured every venue in the DC area. Meridian House is by FAR the best venue! It is magical by itself, before you introduce one flower or candle, yet can also be transformed for whatever vision you may have for your big day!

The architecture, history, location, parking, indoor and outdoor area (omg the Loggia and the Linden Grove!!!!) is just perfect. But the thing that make it the best venue is Maria Canellis! She was so incredibly professional, prompt and creative in helping us plan a covid wedding! Our vendors needed an extra three days for set up so she was managing a ton of vendors but did it with such grace.

Maria was always the first to give us the latest government guidelines and best practices for our wedding and super empathetic towards us as we have to pivot so many times.

I think she could plan a country take-over by now with her skills! Maria is such a leader and you are in the best of hands if you have any event here!
Thank you Meridian House for our dream wedding!!!!

We knew that Meridian House was "the one" as soon as we walked through the front doors. We were absolutely blown away by how beautiful the entire house was, and so surprised that this hidden gem is in downtown DC and not in the French countryside! The layout was exactly what we wanted, separate rooms so our guests had a space to eat dinner, mingle, dance, etc. Luckily, we were able to do our "first look" photos outside with our photographer and videographer, and the photos in the side garden and the linden grove were stunning. Another great feature of Meridian House was the bridal suite room and private bathroom on the main level; it was great to have those available to us. Our ceremony was off-site, but the size of our wedding (97) was perfect for the reception (cocktail hour, dinner, dancing). Luckily, we were all able to fit in the Drawing Room for dinner. We also had bistro lights strung up outside in the linden grove (plus heaters), so the ambiance outside was stunning for those who were brave enough to go out in the cold! Our guests kept raving about Meridian House; everyone kept telling us what a perfect venue it was! We loved everything about it, and Maria and her team at Meridian House made our wedding better than we could've ever imagined!

When mu (now) husband and I were looking at venues, Meridian House blew us away and we knew we had to get married there. The venue is so beautiful, romantic, and quiet despite being in the middle of a busy city. We used the garden for our ceremony, the linden grove for cocktail hour, had our reception inside, and a sparkler exit out front. Our guests were also able to sit down and enjoy the linden grove during the reception. Getting to use so many different spaces was so unique. Our guests were raving about the venue, many saying it was the most beautiful venue they had ever seen. We worked with Maria as our coordinator throughout the planning process, and Olivia the day of. Maria was so kind, helpful, and responsive through the whole process. Olivia was great and made sure that everything was running smoothly on Meridian's end the day of the wedding. I could not think of a more perfect venue, and I am so happy we got to get married at Meridian House.

Your guests will be delighted with the venue. Mention it to any other vendor in the industry and they gasp and say "My favorite venue!" It makes your day a fairytale.