Wedding Venues in Alexandria

Mae

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Embassy Suites Old Town provided the perfect setting for our wedding celebration. Sonia is the reason I chose the venue and I'm so glad my decision was right - her support and guidance were invaluable throughout the entire process. Kevin was also incredibly supportive and responsive whenever we had questions or concerns. When Sonia was out for a month, her coverage Maddie was also exceptional to work with. Having our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in different spaces within the hotel made the logistics much smoother while creating distinct experiences for guests throughout the event. One of our guests even mentioned it was their favorite wedding they'd attended! For summer brides: pack bug spray if you plan photos by the fountain - beautiful pictures, but plan ahead!

Landini Brothers Restaurant was the perfect venue for the rehearsal dinner for our wedding. The restaurant accommodated our 55 guests in the charming upstairs Wine Room. To quote my mother, “It was the best Italian food I’ve ever had.” The restaurant’s manager/event coordinator, Ashlie Dolce, was an excellent partner who helped me craft a menu and an Italian dining experience for our guests. My wife and I consider Italian cuisine our favorite, and we wanted to give our guests the experience of a multi-course, full Italian meal. We will be visiting Italy during our honeymoon, so we also wanted to give our guests a taste of Italy. Ashlie helped us craft a “best-of-tour” menu featuring our favorite Italian foods: fresh-baked bread, olive oil, pasta, caprese, fresh meats and seafood, tiramisu, cannoli, and fresh fruits. She also guided me in selecting several outstanding house-label wines, which paired perfectly with each course. Beyond providing the serving space for world-class food and wine, the Wine Room was a perfectly sized space for our guests. It was equipped with a bar and had a beautiful, perfect ambience. Working with Ashlie on the event experience and logistics was exceptional. Her staff helped coordinate setting up small décor, made great suggestions on how the timing of when courses would be served, and helpfully provided accommodations for guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions. One of our guests, who is both allergic to gluten and dairy (e.g., pasta, cheese, cream!), told us that she was “in heaven” as she enjoyed her food that evening. To this day, I don’t know how an Italian restaurant managed to make a guest so happy without being able to serve staples such as pasta, cheese, or cream, but Landini Brothers did so without sacrificing an outstanding quality of food. Finally, Ashlie made sure that everything stayed within budget. She helped me set up a flexible “pay-only-what-you-open” arrangement for alcohol while making suggestions on how to best save money (such as purchasing by the bottle as opposed to the glass) and arranging for a cap on alcohol so that there wasn’t an accidental overrun of budget (which ended up not being hit, and so stayed within the max budget). My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better rehearsal dinner experience, and we have Landini Brothers and Ashlie to thank for it!

Work with Tania for our wedding whom was great! Answered all out questions prior to the wedding and made sure we were stress free during the wedding! Also have nice rooms and banquet staff who all worked hard! Great venue for a wedding around town.

Olivia

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We had an excellent experience with Cedar Knoll for our wedding reception. The venue was lovely, the bar staff was great, and we and our guests had a wonderful time. Our space was beautiful and the perfect size for our group. The restaurant staff was superb. The entrees were spectacular and well-received. The cake was beautiful and delicious, as well. Our flowers and cake topper were added perfectly. The passed hors d’oeuvres of asparagus en croute and mini-burgers were a highlight. There was plenty of room for dancing and the views were magnificent. Thank you, Cedar Knoll, for a beautiful and fun reception we will always remember!

Stephanie

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We loved having our wedding at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial! My fiancé and I actually met while working at this venue three years prior to our wedding, so it was a special place for us. We were married in the theater, had a cocktail hour and reception following in Grand Masonic Hall. The building itself is an amazing work of art, with a lot of great photo opportunities - think red, gold, and marble. We received many compliments from our guests on our choice of this unique venue. We also provided guests with a chance to ride up the elevators during cocktail hour to see the view from the ninth floor - spectacular! Radka and Kevin, and all of the tour guides, are great to work with. We would highly recommend this beautiful venue to other couples getting married in Alexandria!

I loved working with Fr. Kleinmann and Page Johnson was my cantor. She has a voice like an angel!

Our wedding at Woodlawn was absolutely beautiful, and went without a hitch from start to finish. Expectations, timelines, and communication were really clear, the price was quite reasonable for the DMV area, and we got super lucky with a beautiful fall day. Set up and tear down were straightforward, and we used a planner recommended by the venue to ensure the day went smoothly, taking all the guesswork out of it. All in all, I can't imagine having done our wedding anywhere else!

We had our rehearsal dinner at Il Porto in June and it was the perfect spot to gather and celebrate with family and friends. Prior to booking our rehearsal dinner we had a wonderful meal at Il Porto. Kevin made it easy to book and create the dinner we really wanted. For the rehearsal dinner we had the entire upstairs area to ourselves where there was a full service bar. Family and friends were able to enjoy appetizers and drinks upon their arrival. While we had an open bar, waiters were also coming around with wine to refill guests. Dinner was a plated meal where guests were able to chose from the menu we selected. They were given 4 entree choices and 2 desserts. All of the meals were excellent and made the dining experience wonderful. We highly recommend just going for a casual dinner or for hosting an event.

You can not find a BETTER place to have a casual rehearsal dinner party...and Shannon, I can't say enough about her. She was just wonderful. She had a drink ready for me as soon as I walked in...which I needed! The chef was great, that just might have been the best part of our whole wedding planning by picking this venue and having Shannon take care of us. She even got some flowers that matched our wedding flowers for decoration, at her expense! The price was right, and the rooms were cozy. There's a nice room in the back, fireplace and your own bar service. It's a very nice restaurant, but casual enough to have a great time. And everyone will come out speaking with an Irish accent. But you must ask for Shannon, she is just a blast and will definitely get the job done, and take care of you!!

Linda

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I hosted my daughter’s bridal shower at River Farm. The setting set the tone for a perfect event. Being the end of April, the landscape was lush green with blossoming plants as far as the eye could see and the Potomac River as the backdrop. It rained the day before. It was too cold and wet to be outside. I was pleased with River Farm’s flexibility to allow for last minute decisions such as having the event indoors in the ballroom or outdoors under their tented patio. The ballroom with its colorful paintings by local artists was ideal. The room seated 30 people comfortably and would have been fine for more guests. We decorated the marble fireplace and mantle with flowers. It was the perfect backdrop for photos. I rented their tables and chairs which was more cost effective than the caterer. The foyer, living room and parlor were a pretty space for drinks and hors d’hoeuvres. The beauty and history of River Farm will make any special event even more special.