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Top of the Town is an event venue located in Arlington, Virginia. This extraordinary space will take your special day to new heights as you and your loved ones gather. Top of the Town offers a unique experience that will leave a lasting impression on you and all your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

Top of the Town is an elegant reception facility that features dramatic views of our Nation’s Capital across the Potomac River. The view includes Washington, D.C. monuments including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, the Capitol, the Jefferson Memorial, and more. Whether you choose to host your event during the day or at night, the views will be spectacular.

There are many different layout options for your wedding ceremony, reception, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or other special events. The main room (2,700 square feet) is large enough to host special occasions with up to 150 guests seated with a dance floor. The room can also be divided into smaller sections for more intimate affairs. This event room features tall ceilings, elegant chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views, and a spacious dance floor. There is no additioanl fee to have a ceremony and reception in the main room.

Adjacent to the main room, is a separate space, the Monumental Room, for ceremonies, pre-event activities, smaller receptions, and more. The Monumental Room has the same spectacular view, wood and carpet flooring, soft chandelier lighting, and airy feel. There is a separate fee for the Monumental Room.

Top of the Town’s property includes an outdoor deck adjacent to the main room. The deck can be used as a comfortable lounge area with outdoor furniture and mood lighting and, in good weather, for ceremonies. The sound system can be used with host supplied device for music, visuals, and speeches on your big day. Additionally, there is plenty of on-site parking available for the convenience for your guests.

Services Offered

The team at Top of the Town offers a wide range of services. This team will connect you with a great list of local vendors that have extensive experience catering weddings and other special events in the Washington D.C. area. This makes it easy for you to select a fantastic catering company, florist, entertainment, photographer, and more.

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FAQ

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?

$6,800

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

$4,600

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?

$950

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

$950

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
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?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Rooftop
Waterfront

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?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of Top of the Town

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Top of the Town is praised for its breathtaking views of the Washington Monuments and Capitol, making it perfect for weddings. The staff, including coordinators Vivian and Alex, are commended for their helpfulness and professionalism in ensuring the event runs smoothly. Despite some minor logistical challenges like limited load-in time, reviewers highly recommend this venue for its beautiful setting and excellent service.

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Top of the Town is praised for its breathtaking views of the Washington Monuments and Capitol, making it perfect for weddings. The staff, including coordinators Vivian and Alex, are commended for their helpfulness and professionalism in ensuring the event runs smoothly. Despite some minor logistical challenges like limited load-in time, reviewers highly recommend this venue for its beautiful setting and excellent service.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 207 reviews
Google
4.5/5 275 reviews
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Caroline Sent on 08/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Views

The venue and staff were absolutely amazing. Alex our venue coordinator was a life saver and made sure everything ran smoothly. Our guests are still talking about the views! The venue supplies all the tables and chairs and has a very helpful list of approved vendors, making wedding planning a breeze. Would recommend this venue!!
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Carolyn Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Loved the setting for our wedding!

The Top of the Town was a great place to have our 85-guest wedding events -- ceremony, reception and dinner/dance! All three could be set up and attended by easily moving from one space to another! The spectacular view of the Washington Monuments and Capitol was impressive to both out -of-town and local guests!
Megan
Megan Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue for our wedding reception

We wanted to have our wedding reception in a place nearby our church with a DC vibe, and Top of the Town was perfect! The room itself is beautiful/classy/elegant, and it was also a great size for our headcount (125). Vivian was extremely helpful & patient in answering all my questions. They do have a number of rules, but are also flexible where possible. I don't love the hallway leading into the room (it's a bit dated), though the room & terrace overlooking the city is stunning.
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Ivetab Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Our Day-Of-Coordinator Denise Savage was a dream to work with. She set up several Zoom calls that gave us an opportunity to interact with her before the wedding. Those calls were very reassuring that our day would be perfect. She knew the nuances of our wedding and assisted in its perfect execution. It was a pleasure to work with her. She was a pleasure! Highly recommend Denise and Top of the Town is a perfect venue!
Amaar
Amaar Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My dream❤️

This was an incredible venur. The price is high but the view is completely worth it.

But just few points that I believe are important for you to know for your wedding organization: they are very tight about the time you paid for, if you need extra time to bring stuff or decor you will need to pay and you will just have 3hrs before the guests can get in to do everything😅 (so take that in consideration)

Vivian was incredible with me she was the best. I will 100% recommend it.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 02/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing View, Amazing Staff

So easy to work with, and so worth it! What a view!
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David Sent on 11/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

We had our October 2021 wedding at Top of the Town and it was beautiful! The space and, of course, the view are gorgeous and the staff at Top of the Town were very easy to work with!
Kacie
Kacie Sent on 06/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Views

Top of the Town was the perfect venue for us. Working with Kate and Vivian to schedule tours was easy. Also, the were very responsive to any questions we had.
I did like how they had a pre-approved list of vendors to pick from. This made my research of finding a caters and DJ easy. In addition, they have worked the venue before so no surprises. Also, tables and chairs are included so we didn't need to rent which was great.

All pur guest were taken back by the views and how elegant the room looked.
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Megan Sent on 01/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue!

We were given Top of the Town as a potential wedding venue by our wedding planner (Pollyanna Events). We live in DC and were planning on a more urban setting, but we chose Top of the Town based on its beautiful view of DC, easy location and parking for guests, the tour we received from Vivian, and the straightforward pricing. We liked that their list of approved vendors was vast. Vivian made us feel comfortable, we felt that we wouldn’t have to make so many decisions. Other venues were more of a blank canvas and we just didn’t have the time, energy, money to spend on bringing in and designing a look. The contracting process was relatively easy, and staff was responsive. We used a wedding planner and it got a little confusing as to who was in charge, but we let our planner handle all of that and it’s not a problem specific to Top of the Town. Our guests loved the views and everything went according to plan. They flipped the room quickly. Traffic seemed to move well. We were able to drop off decorations the day prior. Our florist (Rick’s Flowers) gave us a great tip; when it comes to votives on the dining tables, more is more. We used 9-12 on each table, and with the DJ’s uplighting (Norman Voss), the room was so much prettier than I expected. We highly recommend Top of the Town.
M
Matthew Sent on 11/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

Our guests absolutely loved the Top of the Town for our wedding ceremony and reception. The team there were flawless in terms of how smoothly they managed the event. My husband and I were super impressed with how professional and efficient they were. The team effortlessly "flipped" the room we held the ceremony in and quickly turned it into part of the dining area for our reception. Of course the views are amazing, but we were also blown away by how experienced the staff were. This was the first and only venue my husband and I toured, and it was the perfect venue for our wedding.
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Top of the Town is the most beautiful venue in and about the city of Washington, DC. It has - by far - the most wonderful view of the city. Newscasts and movies use this location as their premier spot for a backdrop. There is a great outdoor deck that is just the ultimate lure. I have seen every group of people drawn out there for the magnificent view. The windows, from inside, have the same view, but people just have to get outside - almost magnetically! It can be raining or a snowstorm, and they WILL go outside. On top of that, the service is great and the food is abundant and delicious. Top of the Town is a rare combination that works to make your wedding just right. You will love it!

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Top of the Town frequently asked questions

Top of the Town includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Top of the Town for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
Top of the Town offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Top of the Town offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Top of the Town offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Top of the Town offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Top of the Town is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.4 in flexibility.
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