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The Alexandrian, Old Town, Autograph Collection is a versatile hotel wedding venue located in Alexandria, Virginia. The venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces situated in the historic Old Town. Your guests will be charmed by the historic surroundings, elegant decor, and ample amenities that this idyllic wedding venue has to offer.
Facilities and Capacity
The Alexandrian, Old Town, Autograph Collection offers an array of event spaces suitable for a range of wedding events, such as engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Their courtyard area provides a perfect space for an outdoor ceremony featuring a red-brick facade as a picturesque backdrop. Couples can exchange their vows in front of friends and loved ones surrounded by scenic charm on this historic property. For indoor events, The Alexandrian, Old Town, Autograph Collection offers a range of event rooms to suit your style and needs. The Old Town Ballroom offers rich decor and thick carpeting for a regal reception, comfortably accommodating up to 170 guests for your grand celebration. Get-ready rooms are available on-site so that you and your wedding party can prepare for your day in comfort and style. The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection is a wheelchair-accessible venue and offers parking, valet, and shuttle services for your convenience.
Accommodations
This stylish hotel boasts over 241 pet-friendly guest rooms, all featuring comfortable bedding and lavish decor to give your guests a wonderful overnight stay. Enjoy their fitness center on-site, or take a dip in the indoor pool to relax. The in-house restaurant offers delicious cuisine and tasty treats to enhance your stay. Three specialty suites are available, including the elegant Eleanor Suite and the spacious Majestic Suite, which are ideal as bridal suites or honeymoon suites for your wedding night.
Services Offered
The Alexandrian, Old Town, Autograph Collection offers top-quality catering for your wedding celebration provided by their in-house restaurant, King & Rye. Couples can choose from a range of delicious dishes served in a style of their choice to enhance their special day. Full beverage service is also provided by the venue, offering house and specialty wine, beer, and liquor. As a pet-friendly venue, The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection is happy to allow couples to incorporate their furry friend into their big day.
What You'll Love About The Alexandrian, Old Town, Autograph Collection
Couples who celebrate their big day at this gorgeous venue love how flexible and accommodating the staff are, going above and beyond to ensure their wedding is a complete success. Additionally, they rave about the culinary team, which serves delicious dishes to suit all tastes. Check out the Photo Gallery for examples of past celebrations at this hotel.
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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?
$6,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$2,000
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?
$1,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1,000
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$40
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
1
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
5
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
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?
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
April
May
June
August
September
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
July
August
September
November
Reviews of The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection
Colin Sent on 10/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at the Morrison House was Amazing
The Morrison house was an incredible venue for our 50-person wedding. It was small enough that is created an intimate feel but still large enough that everyone could enjoy themselves. The wedding coordinator Chelsea did a wonderful job with the small details, especially on the day of. The guests loved the accommodations staying there, especially with the proximity to the water.
Jane Sent on 04/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding Service that went above and beyond!
WOW! We had such an incredible weekend celebrating our wedding at the Alexandrian Hotel!
Amanda Gulley, Area Director of Catering & Conference Services was incredible to work with! As our main contact with the venue and hotel, her leadership and guidance throughout the entire process were fantastic. She was always cool, calm, and collected and we always felt that she had our best interests in mind, even when she had to say "no" to some of our requests. She helped us navigate so much - from tent installation, to set-up, to last-minute adjustments of tables and chairs, through a massive thunderstorm in the middle of our reception, and even brunch and breakdown the next day - everything was absolutely perfect. And Amanda's second-in-command - Kat - was an incredible help through dinner service at our reception and Sunday brunch as well. All the staff at the Alexandrian - from those setting up the chairs, to those bartending, to the bellman Moustafa who helped us carry everything to our car at check-out - were kind, celebratory, accommodating, and delightful to work with. And our guests and family had a wonderful time celebrating, eating, sleeping, and parking all in one place!!
Amanda Gulley, Area Director of Catering & Conference Services was incredible to work with! As our main contact with the venue and hotel, her leadership and guidance throughout the entire process were fantastic. She was always cool, calm, and collected and we always felt that she had our best interests in mind, even when she had to say "no" to some of our requests. She helped us navigate so much - from tent installation, to set-up, to last-minute adjustments of tables and chairs, through a massive thunderstorm in the middle of our reception, and even brunch and breakdown the next day - everything was absolutely perfect. And Amanda's second-in-command - Kat - was an incredible help through dinner service at our reception and Sunday brunch as well. All the staff at the Alexandrian - from those setting up the chairs, to those bartending, to the bellman Moustafa who helped us carry everything to our car at check-out - were kind, celebratory, accommodating, and delightful to work with. And our guests and family had a wonderful time celebrating, eating, sleeping, and parking all in one place!!
Holly Sent on 03/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating
My dreams came true!
We used this as our wedding ceremony and reception venue, and I only have praises to sing! The hotel staff and wedding coordinator(s) were SO helpful from start to finish. They were very responsive and answered my piles and piles of questions throughout the whole process. The venue is beautiful and does not need much to make it any more charming than it already is. We did the ceremony in the courtyard, and it was so lovely out there. Then the reception was in the ballroom, with cocktails in another room inside. All of the spaces were great! The in house food was delicious. There are tons of restrooms on the same floor of the event space, which I learned to ask about when venue shopping as some venues only have a couple bathrooms available. The hotel itself is gorgeous . And the bridal hotel room was sooooooo nice! It was a great wedding weekend, and we will go back to the venue often. It was really convenient to have everything in one place!
Sarah Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect Venue - 2020 or not!
The Alexandrian Hotel was not our original wedding venue pick, but like SO many people - 2020 changed our plans. Thankfully, we found the Alexandrian and were able to pull off a wonderful outdoor wedding. Ashley was super responsive and easy to work with, especially considering we booked the hotel about 2 months out from our day - so we crammed a lot of planning and random questions into a very short period of time. The food was delicious, our guests loved being able to stay on site and enjoy Old Town, but honestly the biggest thing was having a totally worry-free wedding day because Ashley and the team at the Alexandrian are true pros! Also, the bridal suite is the *perfect* place to get ready with your bridesmaids!
Kate Sent on 10/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Third time is the charm! (Hang in there 2020 brides!)
I have a rather unique experience, as my wedding was rescheduled three times. First, my fiance was in a very serious bicycle accident riding into work three weeks before our September 2019 wedding at the Alexandrian. We had been planning this event for over a year from across the country and we were both devastated to postpone. The team at the Alexandrian was very compassionate and caring. With guidance from his medical team, we were able to reschedule for April 2020. Alas, COVID-19 had other plans in store for us and we postponed again. After serious consideration, we stuck with our most recent rescheduled date in September 2020. I am glad we did! It was absolutely wonderful! We were able to have the ceremony and reception outside in the stunning courtyard.
There were great safety procedures in place for guests and staff. Clearly marked signage for social distancing and numerous hand sanitizer stations. We did have a smaller guest list, but with tables being further apart it was the right size for a safe gathering (54 including the bride and groom). The catering staff members were just fantastic! All catering staff wore their masks properly (which was very much appreciated). The main reason we had our wedding in Northern VA rather than Southern Cal (where we live) is so my grandmother could attend. I was unsure if she would be able to attend, given she is part of a more vulnerable population. However, She is a bit of a spitfire and insisted on coming. Another reason I am so thankful the staff at the Alexandrian took such care of providing the safest environment, even in these uncertain times.
As many other reviews have mentioned, there were some staff changes at the Alexandrian, and I did work with several coordinators for my wedding. To be transparent, there had been some communication/billing issues early in the process. However, Ashley, the new Catering Sales Manager, is truly a professional. She is building a team of hospitality staff that will truly set the Alexandrian apart. I will also say that any wedding issue large or small, Ashley solved or helped me solve quickly. All in all, I am glad we stuck with the Alexandrian and they stuck with us!
There were great safety procedures in place for guests and staff. Clearly marked signage for social distancing and numerous hand sanitizer stations. We did have a smaller guest list, but with tables being further apart it was the right size for a safe gathering (54 including the bride and groom). The catering staff members were just fantastic! All catering staff wore their masks properly (which was very much appreciated). The main reason we had our wedding in Northern VA rather than Southern Cal (where we live) is so my grandmother could attend. I was unsure if she would be able to attend, given she is part of a more vulnerable population. However, She is a bit of a spitfire and insisted on coming. Another reason I am so thankful the staff at the Alexandrian took such care of providing the safest environment, even in these uncertain times.
As many other reviews have mentioned, there were some staff changes at the Alexandrian, and I did work with several coordinators for my wedding. To be transparent, there had been some communication/billing issues early in the process. However, Ashley, the new Catering Sales Manager, is truly a professional. She is building a team of hospitality staff that will truly set the Alexandrian apart. I will also say that any wedding issue large or small, Ashley solved or helped me solve quickly. All in all, I am glad we stuck with the Alexandrian and they stuck with us!
Hannah Sent on 12/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect winter wedding in the heart of Old Town
The Alexandrian was exactly what my husband and I were looking for for our December wedding. We had our first date and got engaged on King Street, so it was only appropriate that we got married on King Street in the heart of the city where our story began! The location of the hotel is so convenient with easy access to the airport, restaurants, shopping, and things to do for our out of town guests. We also loved having everything in one building - it made planning all the logistics incredibly easy as the bridal party all got ready in suites, we had our ceremony and reception in the ballroom, were able to utilize the courtyard for our cocktail hour and for guests to get some fresh air during the reception, we even used the hotel lobby for our first look pictures in front of the fireplace.
We did have a day of coordinator who was essential in handling all the day of details and coordinating with the hotel catering manager to ensure all of our decor was set up for both the ceremony and reception. She was also essential in keeping us on scheduled and communicating with all our other vendors, including the hotel staff, to make sure all the details of our day were executed perfectly.
Ashley, the catering manager, was absolutely amazing in helping us plan our big day and iron out all the details. She was new to her position when we started working with her, however it was clear she knows her stuff and was willing to go out of her way to help us plan our perfect day! The catering team the day of was absolutely amazing, they made sure my husband and I were well fed and always had a drink in hand. We also heard from our guests that all the bartenders and wait staff were incredible.
I will say that we did have some issues with the front desk and the reservation team. For example, my in laws had booked a suite for the weekend at least 8 months in advance and the reservation got lost. We also had a few miscommunications when trying to update our room block and change around the dates of reservations that were ultimately resolved but were frustrating to work through.
Overall, we are SO glad we had our wedding at the Alexandrian. The hotel fits my husband's and my style and our story so perfectly - I can’t even imagine us having our wedding anywhere else.
We did have a day of coordinator who was essential in handling all the day of details and coordinating with the hotel catering manager to ensure all of our decor was set up for both the ceremony and reception. She was also essential in keeping us on scheduled and communicating with all our other vendors, including the hotel staff, to make sure all the details of our day were executed perfectly.
Ashley, the catering manager, was absolutely amazing in helping us plan our big day and iron out all the details. She was new to her position when we started working with her, however it was clear she knows her stuff and was willing to go out of her way to help us plan our perfect day! The catering team the day of was absolutely amazing, they made sure my husband and I were well fed and always had a drink in hand. We also heard from our guests that all the bartenders and wait staff were incredible.
I will say that we did have some issues with the front desk and the reservation team. For example, my in laws had booked a suite for the weekend at least 8 months in advance and the reservation got lost. We also had a few miscommunications when trying to update our room block and change around the dates of reservations that were ultimately resolved but were frustrating to work through.
Overall, we are SO glad we had our wedding at the Alexandrian. The hotel fits my husband's and my style and our story so perfectly - I can’t even imagine us having our wedding anywhere else.
Bethany Sent on 09/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent! Highly recommend.
We booked our wedding reception at The Alexandrian and could not have been more impressed. Annee and the team took care of every detail! I stayed in the Eleanor suite and my husband stayed at Morrison House. The pictures are stunning! The food was fantastic. Our guests are still talking about it. We were impressed by the bar service as well. They made sure everyone had a 5 star experience.
For future brides and grooms: If you're looking for unparalleled customer service and a hotel that will go above and beyond for your every need, look no further!
For future brides and grooms: If you're looking for unparalleled customer service and a hotel that will go above and beyond for your every need, look no further!
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The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection frequently asked questions
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Set Up
- Tables
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Open Bar
- Premium Liquor
- Signature Drink
The space offered by The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Hotel
- Resort
- Restaurant
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Decor
- Furniture
- Tables
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection is recommended by 82% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in value, 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in flexibility, 4 in professionalism and 3.9 in average response time.