What can I say about MGM National Harbor- The best place for any couple to get married.
Our experience was 5 stars +++ from the first time we met Leyla (MGM and the DMV area best catering manager!) until our wedding day. She has become part of our family having gone through this process with us. The first time we contacted MGM was in February 2020 for our August 2020 wedding, but then the shut down came due to the pandemic. We changed our date 3 times, but finally was able to set for September 2021. Throughout this 1.5+ year time span, Leyla, and Frank (catering director) stayed in constant contact with us to give us updates on how things are moving and how it affects our wedding day and what we can expect. They have been nothing short of AMAZING and PHENOMENAL. When our wedding day finally came, it was 10,000+++ infinity times better than what we expected or imagined. Leyla worked seamlessly with our wedding coordinator and all our vendors and we had no stress or concerns as we approached the wedding day. The day itself was magical! The food was excellent and everyone that came raved about it! Our wedding was beautiful, simple, with hints of gold and it was DELICIOUS!

Before the wedding we had the most amazing food tasting experience (I suggest you enjoy it because that is most likely the time you will eat your wedding food). With everything happening on the day of the wedding and being up and down throughout the day we did not have time to properly sit down and eat with the rest of our guests (it was a beautifully busy and packed day and program). Talking about program, Leyla and our coordinator put together the program of the day in the last few weeks before the wedding and we had meetings to go over all the details. Everything we needed updated, she updated it without any questions even if sometimes it was last minute. All I can say is that if you want a well organized, very low stress (close to stress free), beautiful wedding experience that also comes with the most succulent food, choose MGM!

As my husband says it now "We went to the best wedding we have ever been in our lives, and it just happens to be our own wedding"!

If that is the experience you are looking for- MGM is the way!

Now that the fanfare is over, the rings are on our fingers, and we are marveling looking back at our pictures, I think back and can only say - WOW ! MGM - you made this all happen!

We were a fusion wedding to the "Nth" degree - fusion race, religion, cultures, languages, and guests from around the world. As such, we needed a venue that could handle that level of diversity, but without breaking our budget. We never thought we would even be able to afford such an extravagant, modern, and luxurious space such as the MGM, none-the-less, obtain a weekend spot less than 10 months out from our preferred wedding date, on a long weekend!
But, thanks to coordinator/manager/and part fairy god mother extraordinaire - Leyla Lugonjic - the amazing events manager, at the MGM we had our dream wedding!

When we first came to tour the MGM - we were met by Leyla who was so sweet and kind, but also had so much industry know-how and experience. She gave us an amazing tour of the space, told of us all the incentives, and inclusions, that made us feel like we were having our wedding at an all inclusive resort: a corner 2 room suit for the bride and groom - honestly the nicest room I've ever stayed in my entire life!!), a tasting dinner for you AND your family, extra smaller meeting rooms the day of the wedding (for group makeup, or child care, or just wedding item storage), and a delicious gift bag full of goodies and memorabilia. Of all the places we had toured - this was hands down the nicest and warmest initial greeting we had, with the biggest "package" we could have dreamed of.

If you live in DC, you already probably have heard all the buzz about the MGM over the last few years. Even for so many of our guests that were in the DMV, the MGM offered up a stay-cation type experience, where locals felt like they were able to get away in their own city, and do something new. The resort offered so many experiences and attractions for our guests that were staying the long weekend as well, which was really helpful!

The ballroom itself was amazing and HUGE! We were actually able to split the ballroom in two, and use part for the ceremony, and the other half for the reception. (Pro tip! many other downtown DC hotels did not have rooms this large, and were charging separate fees to use two different ballrooms!). With a fall wedding - we were also able to use the balcony space off the grand ballroom for our cocktail hour that had sweeping views of DC and the harbor - a million dollar view and photo op, all included!

The food options at the MGM really amazed us as well. With a fusion wedding, only a venue the caliber of the MGM can have in house chefs that handle worldwide cuisine. The MGM offered us so much flexibility with the food - both in cuisine of food, and style of serving. We were able to serve a full Indian buffet dinner for our mostly south asian guests ( all made in house by their in house chef!), and also supplement our cocktail menu and dinner with a live chef pasta station, and more American appetizers and fresh seafood with a modern twist that were so beautifully crafted for design and taste.

I can't speak highly enough about the caliber, quality, and wow factor of the MGM, that gave us our dream wedding, and the wonderful, impeccable service of the staff. I'd encourage anyone to reach out for a tour, to see how affordable and accessible their dream wedding can be!

My partner Preet and I tied the weddingwire in January 2023, and Nu Trendz Events transformed our reception at MGM Bational Harbor into a magical wonderland. The venue itself boasts a stunning view, but with Imtiaz from Nu Trendz events expertise, it surpassed all expectations. He was not only helpful, responsive, patient, and accommodating from our first call to beyond the wedding day, but also left us feeling calm and confident throughout the entire process. The quality of NuTrendz events decorations truly elevated the space, breathing life into every corner. If you're in need of an event decorator, look no further than NuTrendz events Surprise. Imtiaz, thank you for making our special day even more unforgettable.