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The reclaimed warehouse and event space, The Garden, is a two-minute walk from the Van Dorn Metro station on the Blue line. This rustic and industrial-chic event hall is perfect for conferences, team meetings, corporate events, presentations, parties, and weddings! Our space features 2,600 square feet of space and can hold up to 200 people. We are the unique venue to create your perfect event and welcome outside food and drink. Our complete sound system can accommodate live bands, DJs, and even Spotify playlists.

Enhance your event with our unique offerings, such as, live 3D printing, welding for your group, custom coasters, cake toppers, or signage...we do it all at The Garden.

So if this sounds like the venue for you, reach out today to tour the venue and start planning your event with us. It would be our honor to host your event. We can't wait to hear from you.

We are hosting Open House events at our venue every Tuesday and Thursday nigth from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., stop by, meet our team, see the venue! No appointment necessary to stop by during an Open 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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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

Chairs
Parking
Tables

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

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?

Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May

Reviews of The Garden Alexandria

Erica
Erica Sent on 11/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

If you are searching for a wedding/event venue in Northern Virginia, please give The Garden Alexandria a call! They go above & beyond and definitely exceed our expectations for our wedding! Moriah was patient, kind & knowledgeable, things that were greatly appreciated by us during these crazy times AND after having to find a 2nd venue for our wedding after short notification that our org venue would not be able to accommodate events. They are a hidden gem! They are affordable AND flexible on several policies such as outside vendors (caterer & bartender) which can be hard to find in our area. We will be forever grateful to them!
Lenny
Lenny Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Canvas for Our Dream Wedding

The Garden Alexandria was the absolute perfect venue for our cocktail hour and reception. We celebrated our wedding here in early November 2025 with 68 guests, and we could not have imagined a better place to gather and celebrate.

The aesthetic of this venue made it an easy yes for us. We were going for a very specific vibe. Rustic, winter, outdoorsy, and country. The Garden provided the perfect canvas for that vision, which allowed us to keep décor minimal while still creating a space that felt warm, intentional, and beautiful. Every detail we added felt like it belonged.

The layout of the venue is flawless, especially for a wedding our size. The space allowed the evening to flow naturally and feel relaxed without ever feeling crowded. Early guests were able to enjoy the outdoor area and play games while waiting for cocktail hour, which set a fun and welcoming tone. When the reception began, the transition was seamless and exactly what we hoped for.

The flexibility of this venue deserves special recognition. We were planning from out of town, with an eleven-hour drive, and logistics around décor and setup could have been stressful. Instead, the experience was smooth and reassuring. A huge shout-out to James, the event manager, who was incredible to work with. His flexibility, professionalism, and calm presence made a huge difference. He worked seamlessly with our day-of coordinator, and together they created a night where literally nothing went wrong. It was truly perfect.

Every detail, every space, and every moment at The Garden Alexandria exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a romantic, rustic venue with incredible flow and flexibility, stop your search and book The Garden Alexandria. We cannot recommend it highly enough.
Q
Q. Nguyen Sent on 05/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Welcome Dinner Venue

We chose this location for our wedding welcome dinner and it was perfect. There's indoor and outdoor patio seating with ample room to walk around and sit. The decor was modern and industrial which we really liked, and it was close to a metro station with lots of parking. Mary was great to correspond with and Sterling was there to help us throughout our event, especially with connecting our laptop/phone to the speaker system seamlessly. We used the dry bar for our drinks and the tables for our catered food/desserts and the space didn't look cramp at all. We set up a photo booth using their greenery wall and that was a big hit with our friends! The venue provided us time to set up and clean up after which helped us a lot. The garage also opened so people could enter which gave it a more airy and open feel. We had about 100 guests but it could honestly fit more without being cramped. We recommend this venue for any event!
Kymberly
Kymberly Sent on 07/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Coastal Fashion Week Fashion Show

We produced one of our multi-city fashion shows at this venue and booked it sight unseen. Not ever seeing this venue before we showed up the day of the show of course made us a little anxious. We were absolutely thrilled when we arrived and were greeted with the most professional staff we had worked with. The venue was amazing, accommodating to all of our needs, beautifully decorated with more options that we expected to help make our event truly successful. The staff was so helpful and had smiles on their face the whole time. We will be using this venue when in Virginia every time and would recommend to anyone to create lasting memories with no stress.
Michaela
Michaela Sent on 07/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! Such a cool vibe.

I had my wedding at The Garden and it was the perfect venue for us! Beautiful, rustic setting that worked for our ceremony and reception. The outdoor space really topped things off so our guests had lots of room to spread out and play outdoor games. I hired Moriah Veer as my day of coordinator which made the day so much less stressful for me. She thought of questions to ask me in advance to make sure the day ran smoothly before I even thought of them. Since she works at the venue she knew what would be best for everything. I highly recommend this venue for weddings or other events!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 07/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Flexible and Friendly Vendor

We had a great experience working with Moriah. Early 2020, we had started making plans to host a small wedding reception in October 2020 at The Garden ALX. Unfortunately, COVID wrecked our plans, and Moriah later worked with us to use the space to host a going away party when my husband and I moved away from the D.C. area. I would highly recommend their venue and services to anyone!
Mercy
Mercy Sent on 06/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue for events!

We had a wonderful graduation party here and everyone had a blast! People were raving about how beautiful the venue was! thank you so much Moriah and Garden for a wonderful and memorable event!
I
Ivey Sent on 05/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

AWESOME VENUE, beautiful & affordable

The Garden was the perfect venue for my baby shower that had a boho chic theme. There was plenty of parking, and the event coordinator that I worked with, Moriah, was an absolute angel. She was around for whatever we needed and even shared some photos with me that she captured. I would host another event here any day.
M
Monica Sent on 04/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!!

The venue was great!
Moriah veer was very helpful throughout the whole process. the guest loved the place and inquired about how I found out about it.
Moriah really made things easy for us.
Let me tell you, through the whole party somehow my phone ended up in the trash and at the end she took our the trash for us. She went through the trash for me y’all!! She found my phone!!
So grateful to her
V
Veranique Sent on 03/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful event space

I'm so glad I chose to use The Garden for my sisters baby shower. It was so beautiful. Moriah was great. She was responsive and helped me navigate the covid guidelines. I would definitely book an event here again.
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The Garden Alexandria frequently asked questions

The Garden Alexandria includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The Garden Alexandria for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
The Garden Alexandria offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Garden Alexandria offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Garden Alexandria offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Garden Alexandria offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
The Garden Alexandria is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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