130 Reviews
4.8/5.0
$5k-$8k
For 100 Guests
10-450
Guest Capacity

About Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center

Your Premier Wedding and Event Venue

"Stylish & Sophisticated" venue with 5-Star service

Elegant venue in a convenient location only minutes outside of Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. 

Picture-perfect details include marble floors, fireplace, grand staircase,  stained-glass ocular, and lush garden surrounding a crystalline fountain which is ideal for your outdoor ceremony.

All-inclusive (& affordable)  wedding packages designed to make the day you always dreamed of beautiful. 

The Riggs Alumni Center is beautiful by design but our dedicated staff & superb service is why you'll truly fall in love with us!  We are open to the public, not only alumni.

 

Categories: Wedding Venue, Rehearsal Dinner

Regions serviced: Washington DC

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5.0

From the first email to the last dance the ladies were great. My event manager was Cassie, she was extremely responsive and flexible with anything that we needed. The overall value of the package was great. It was hard to find a venue that offers the tables, chairs, and up-lighting all in one package. Cassie an the entire team at the Riggs Alumni Center were friendly and easy to work with. Choosing them was definitely one of the best decisions made for our wedding.

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Profile Picture Shnyce, 1/15/17, 2 Reviews
Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue, Lighting & Decor
5.0

Awesome experience doing my wedding at the Riggs! Beautiful place that can accommodate any size wedding! Also, I would like to shout out Cassie who was our event coordinator for our wedding, she was so easy to work with, super helpful, and very patient with my wife and I, we couldn't have asked for a better person to help us that day! Overall my experience with the Riggs was outstanding and I would definitely do another party here in the near future!

Profile Picture Victor, 3/24/18, 2 Reviews
Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue
5.0

I knew I wanted to use this venue a couple years prior to my wedding. I was a part of an event inside the stunning ballroom. This venue is not only aesthetically pleasing, it is extremely affordable with a great package compared to other local venues. I got so many compliments on both my event and the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni center. One of my guests even inquired about planning her 65th birthday there. In addition to my wedding, my baby shower was held here a year prior. If I need to plan another event, this venue would be my first choice AGAIN. The staff, specifically Sienna (Event Sales Coordinator) and Ali (Event Manager), were very professional and AMAZING to work with.

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Profile Picture Charisse, 12/8/17, 2 Reviews
Category: Ceremony & Reception Venue, Wedding Planning
Services Used: Bridal Suite, Lighting/Sound, Set Up, Parking
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Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Pricing

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Venue Highlights
Maximum Capacity
450
Guest Minimum
10
Event Spaces
13
Type
Ballroom, Banquet Hall, Historic
Style
Classic, Modern
Setting
Indoor, Uncovered Outdoor
Maximum Capacity, Rehearsal Dinner
450
Guest Minimum, Rehearsal Dinner
5
Setting, Rehearsal Dinner
Indoor, Uncovered Outdoor
Bridal Shower
Ceremony
Engagement Party
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
Exclusive Venue Use
Private Room
Private Section
Public Seating
Custom
Private Events
Reh. Dinner Specific
Bridal Suite
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Accommodations
All Inclusive Packages
Cake
Clean Up
Event Planning
Event Rentals
In-House Bar
In-House Catering
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Preferred Vendors Only
Wireless Internet
Outside Cake
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'Oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Outside Alcohol
Parking
Shuttle
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Wheelchair Access
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11 ENDORSEMENTS
FEATURED
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center is an amazing venue located just outside of Washington, DC. The ballrooms contain a neutral palate of gray walls and flooring that allows you to create so many dramatic and elegant designs with lighting and drapery. The gardens are dressed with intricate designs of flowers and landscaping that adds a romantic touch. The staff is very helpful as well. It is overall a fabulous location to host your dream wedding.

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TreBella Events
We've partnered with the Riggs Center for bridal expos in the past. Amazing staff, super organized, and a great layout for weddings and special occasions. We highly recommend!

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OBMBridal
What a lovely space for your event! The staff at Riggs Alumni Center provides excellent service for you as you plan your event. We are so pleased to be partners with such a professional group! Take a look and you will find a great venue!

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Options Caterers
Jessica Roberts, at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, on University of Maryland is a Great asset to this venue. Her promptness and professionalism is beyond words. I recommend this venue to anyone who's looking to have a successful, elegant event.

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Astounding Affairs
We've had wonderful experiences working at the Samuel Riggs Building over the past few years. I really can't say enough great things about this venue and their amazing staff! I would definitely recommend them for your wedding, Corporate event, or graduation party!

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University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742   See On Map
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Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center is a wedding venue from Washington, DC servicing weddings throughout the local area, including Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia. Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center is a professional wedding venue that has been part of the Washington, DC wedding industry since 2005 specializing in Washington, DC weddings.