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You walk down the aisle with the manor house behind you and hundreds of rolling hills (and the love of your life) in front of you. After saying "I do," the two of you stroll hand in hand through wrought iron gates in the garden landscape of magnolia, holly, and boxwood for a stunning phot session, while your guests sip cocktails in the stone Coach House that backs up to a forested ridge.

Morven Park is in partnership with Pure Perfection Catering, Washington DC's premier catering company, to provide couples with the ultimate outdoor wedding experience. If this is your idea of a lovely wedding, visit Pure Perfection Catering to schedule a tour of our manicured grounds and historic buildings. A quiet and elegant alternative to a Washington ballroom, Morven Park offers space for a range of events from sprawling formal fetes on the Croquet Lawn, to an intimate provincial dinner in the Coach House.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Morven Park

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Leigh Sent on 11/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Walk the grounds of Morven Park and you'll see why it is such a special place. There are numerous areas to choose from. We held the rehearsal dinner at the Coach House and it was stunning. It is a beautiful place on it's own, add the lights over the cobblestones and a few of your own touches and it comes to life. We could not have been happier.
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N Sent on 10/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
What a wonderful venue! We absolutely loved it. It's an absolutely beautiful location. The views are incredible, and Cheri is fantastic to work with. We were very happy we had good weather, while the rain locations are beautiful we wanted to be outside and we weren't disappointed!

This was a great venue and we loved it.
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Gail Sent on 06/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Cheri, the event coordinator, made everything flow smoothly from the pre-planning to the day of the event. She went way above and beyond the call of duty when having to solve a problem caused by another vendor. She was flexible and accommodating and we were truly lucky to have had her helping us!
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Jackie Sent on 05/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony at Morven Park and it was BEAUTIFUL! We had it right in front of the mansion and we had the barn as a back up just in case it rained! Cheri was really great and very responsive to all of our needs! She worked wonderfully with our day of coordinator to put everything to together and to make sure everything ran smoothly! Our guests are still commenting on how beautiful the venue was. Our processional got to walk out of the mansion which was the icing on the cake! I highly recommend Morven Park, you will not regret having any type of event there plus you have the entire park for pictures! Also, since it is a historically park, your rental fee is considered a donation and you get to write off 80% of it off your taxes! The only complaint I have was the tour staff member that was standing at the desk was very rude when the processional came into the mansion to walk out to the ceremony. She acted like we were inconveniencing the tour which I understand that they do tours and we have to work around it but I was spending a lot more money to have my wedding there than people paid to take the tour so that was upsetting but other than that the day was perfect!
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Fiorella Sent on 09/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and it would not have been the same without the beautiful backdrop of Morven Park. Colleen was incredibly helpful, and walked through the grounds multiple times with us as we decided which spaces we wanted to use. She was also gracious enough to modify our contract slightly by moving our cocktail hour location, when we needed to cut back on expenses (you pay by the spaces used).

The only down side is the park has a prearranged partnership with Catering by Vintage, however this is barely a downside as the food/craft brews were amazing! It is quite pricey though, and although this is one of the most affordable venues we could find (its 75% tax deductible), the catering brought the price up significantly.
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Andrew Sent on 06/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Morven Park was an absolutely stunning place to hold our wedding. From our first visit, we knew we wanted to have both our ceremony and reception there. They have many beautiful locations to choose from for both the ceremony and reception, varying in size, which allows you to hold a small intimate wedding or a larger one.

We were married in May in front of the reflecting pool underneath a magnolia tree and we had our reception in the “Coach House Courtyard”. If your wedding is smaller (100 or less) these were two excellent locations that I would recommend. For a small charge, the caterer even ran café lights over the courtyard for us which added a really nice touch.

The person to contact at Morven changed hands several times, however, they were always prompt in their response and easy to work with.

Morven Park has an exclusive catering agreement with the local company Catering by Vintage. Although not having a choice in caterer made us nervous at first, Catering by Vintage did an excellent job.

Since they are the exclusive caterer for this venue so they have an excellent understanding of how to setup, execute, and break down.

The food we were served was delicious, and we received many compliments from our guests. The service was very well executed. Another benefit of working with Vintage for our catering was that we were able to choose and serve 2 types of craft beer that they make at their restaurant.

The only point I would ding Catering by Vintage on is that over email they weren’t not as quick to respond as other vendors and occasionally needed to be contacted multiple times.
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User1433222 Sent on 11/12/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Though the wedding coordinator changed between booking the venue and the day of, I always received the best service and assistance from both Heather and Colleen (the current coordinator). Not only was I accommodated pleasantly, I was always met with a kindness and warmth I didn't expect during wedding planning. Due to weather, I had to change my ceremony and reception location but with Colleen's help, things transitioned to the backup location without any noticeable hiccups. Judy was assisting on the day of as well, and I only heard good things from my wedding party. We loved everyone at Morven Park and I am that much more in love with the estate! All my guests fell in love with it too!
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User6968967 Sent on 11/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wedding we planned for in 5 weeks and morven park was incredibly flexible, allowing us to adjust things just a few days prior to the wedding. I'd recommend this site for any type of event. We had our ceremony by the Old Oak Tree, and hung up Chinese lanterns, then had the reception at the Coach House. It was incredible. I can't wait to see our pictures. Lovely site, and great group to work with.
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User2674177 Sent on 05/06/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
Love, love, love. My husband and I are so happy that our wedding reception was at Morven Park. It is a gorgeous, soulful venue. Our cocktail hour was in the carriage house museum and our reception dinner (140 people) and dancing were in the carriage house courtyard. The bridesmaids got ready in the carriage house, which was a perfect space for that. Recommend clarifying up front which parts of the park are available during your rehearsal and ceremony/reception. Cheri Conca was a pleasure to work with and very professional. Our guests seemed to really enjoy being at Morven Park. Highly recommend!!!
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Lisa Sent on 12/30/2016
4.7 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing wedding at Morven Park. With our cocktail hour in front of the mansion, lawn games on the lawn, photos in the formal gardens, and dinner on the croquet court, the entire experience was picture perfect. Working with Cheri was great, and she ensured a smooth event. Everyone who attended the wedding remarked on such an outstanding and picturesque venue. We highly recommend Morven Park!
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Awards

18

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
By Invitation Only Wedding Services By Invitation Only Wedding Services Wedding Favors

Morven Park is a spectacular venue. Whether your wedding is outside on the beautiful grounds or inside. They offer many options to work closely with each and every bride to make it a day to remember!

Kelly Ewell Photography Kelly Ewell Photography Wedding Photographers

A beautiful setting for any event, any time of year. I always enjoy working with clients at Morven Park!

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Morven Park frequently asked questions

Morven Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
The space offered by Morven Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Morven Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Morven Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Morven Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Morven Park is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in value, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.3 in average response time and 4.3 in flexibility.
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