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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
38 reviews
94% recommend it
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Evelyn H. Sent on 04/01/2024Amazing Wedding Venue!
DAR is an amazing venue that cannot be beat when it comes to an iconic DC wedding venue! The venue offers a number of different backdrops throughout the day. Even if it rain (as it did for our day), the backup locations are great! We were able to squeeze the ceremony out on the portico and our first dance on the rotunda during a rain window. We held dinner in the O’Byrne Gallery, which was beautiful with the natural light coming in the windows. Our guests loved when the reception started with dancing in the Foyer and socializing in the library. The duel environment offered something for everyone with the spaces still feeling connected!
Amanda and her team are very responsive and happy to answer questions as they arise throughout the process!DAR's reply:
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad our space made your wedding day dreams come true rain or shine! -
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Sarah E. Sent on 09/25/2024The Wedding of Our Dreams
From the moment we set foot in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) building, we knew we had found the perfect venue for our wedding. The rich history and stunning architecture of DAR provided an unforgettable backdrop for our special day. With its elegant ballroom and Washington monument backdrop, it truly encapsulates the charm and sophistication of Washington, D.C.
Amanda was a standout throughout the entire planning process. Her expertise and genuine support made every step seamless and enjoyable. She was always available to answer our questions and offer guidance, ensuring that our vision came to life perfectly.
We had the wedding of our dreams at DAR, surrounded by friends and family in a venue that felt both grand and intimate. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we highly recommend DAR for anyone looking to host a beautiful, historic wedding in D.C. -
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Julia S. Sent on 09/11/2024The most stunning venue and view in DC! A magical and memorable evening!
DAR Museum was a dream come true for our DC wedding. The views, the history, the building, it was all so perfect and unique. It cannot be recreated or beat!
Our wedding turned out better than we ever imagined and we could not be happier with the venue. The views were unreal, the interior is stunning, the photos are a dream come true!
DAR is expensive and there are a number of rules in place to protect this historical venue, but they are all reasonable, and ensure more people can enjoy this special space! The rules were easy to adapt to and didn't bother us or affect our wedding in any way. If DAR is in your budget, DO IT! You'll never experience anything similar to a wedding at DAR, it's one of a kind. -
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Maha K. Sent on 08/31/2024The most ICONIC and stunning DC Venue
If you are looking for a timeless, elegant, classy and beautiful DC venue-DAR is the one! My Husband and I are so elated we chose DAR for our wedding. From the start we know that we wanted to get married in D.C. and nothing was more iconic than getting married in the heart of D.C. with the background of Washington Monument and the iconic marble columns. While the venue speaks for itself the team who was knowledgeable from the start really helped us feel confident that this was the right venue for us. While there were a few policy changes that we had to deal with (around rehearsals) Amanda and Lacey were always proactive in keeping us to date and helping us work through things. All of our guests are still speaking about how magical the space felt and how beautiful everything was from the ceremony on the portico to dancing under the columns of the rotunda. The space was BEAUTIFUL and we are so happy with our day and with the chance to use this iconic and historic space.DAR's reply:
Thank you! We are so thrilled to have you - you both were a blast to work with and love, love all the photos! -
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Cassie T. Sent on 08/12/2024
5 Star Review!!!
I’m a DC-based wedding photographer, and DAR is honestly one of my favorite venues! There are several different options for layout of the space which gives it great versatility and the ability to achieve a lot of different looks. The terrace is, of course, stunning and such a perfect spot for a ceremony. The architecture of the building and white marble columns reflect light so beautifully and there are endless gorgeous angles for portraits! Staff is fantastic to work with, too! I would highly recommend this as a wedding venue!
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Kathleen Sent on 10/17/2024A Dream Venue - Wonderful Team
Gabe and I had the privilege to get married at the DAR museum on August 4th, 2024. We were lucky to work with both Amanda and Lacey. They say you know, when you know. I knew from the moment I saw DAR in pictures, even before I stepped foot to visit, that DAR was our wedding venue. I was blown away when I was able to see it in person. Trust me, pictures don’t do it justice. The DAR is elegant, sophisticated, classic, chic, intimate, historic, perfectly situated in downtown DC, and absolutely beautiful! Our guest raved at the ambience, decor, and the whole vibe of DAR.
Both Lacey and Amanda are highly knowledgeable in the DC wedding space. They’ve worked with many vendors. We received so many great recommendations from them and came to value their input on many of our decisions.
Thank you Lacey and Amanda for contributing to our lovely day. -
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Lisette Sent on 07/02/2024The Most Magical Venue For a DC Wedding
I can't imagine a more picture-perfect location for my husband and I to have had our special day. The building itself is a historic piece of art, with beautiful, sprawling columns and gorgeous white marble. The outdoor Portico is a perfect ceremony location, allowing couples to have the iconic Washington Monument in the background. The Portico is connected to the O'Byrne Gallery which is just as magnificent looking as the exterior of the building, and helped make the flow from the ceremony to reception absolutely seamless. This venue also has lots of different spots for a variety of photograph locations, such as the rooftop, the library, any of the staircases, and Constitution Hall. Amanda was absolutely amazing to work with - she was so kind, organized, communicative, and brought a sense of humor and self-assurance to ease any couple's concerns. My husband and I found out a few weeks before the wedding that the street that DAR is on would be closed for a movie shoot, but Amanda was quick to inform us, as well as our vendors, of this new information and to assuage any of our worries. I truly can't imagine a more beautiful location in DC for a wedding and would recommend DAR wholeheartedly for any couple still deciding on their wedding venue.DAR's reply:
Wow! Thank you Lisette! We adored working with you and your great vendor team and wish you all the best! -
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Lynn Sent on 06/07/2024
In love with this venue
We used the DAR venue for our 2023 September wedding and it was everything we could have wanted and more. The venue itself is breathtaking and you honestly hardly even need to add your own touch to it because it's gorgeous as is (which could help you save on some decor/florals). So many of our guests throughout our wedding were complimenting the venue and we still hear about it sometimes to this day!
We also had such a great experience working with Amanda and her team. Not only were they accommodating and flexible, but they had excellent communication throughout. Highly recommend using DAR as your wedding venue because it's an experience you or your guests will not forget! -
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Zoe W. Sent on 06/06/2024
Magic experience
5 Stars all around. DAR was the Wedding venue of our dreams! Even with the last minute change of plans with torrential rain on our "BIG" day, our event was seamless. Big thanks to the venue coordinator - Amanda for her help from the start to finish in the process. This place is so special & so unique. The architecture & history, as well as the iconic location in the heart of DC next to the White House & overlooking the Washington Monument - its all magic!! Highly recommend & can't wait to go back & visit in the future to reminisce the best night of our lives! -
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Elaina Sent on 07/03/2018Love, love, love. This space is just beautiful and so multi-purpose. If you haven't toured the site in person, DO! Their website photos don't do it justice, the location is gorgeous in person and right in the heart of DC. The DAR has several spaces that rent by the hour so you can mix and match your spaces to fit your event. The portico is a fab covered space for an outdoor dance floor (even into the late fall!). Plus you can dance under the towering Washington Monument (Doesn't get much more DC than that.). The event staff at the DAR are very responsive and are delighted to have you. We loved having our wedding here and the ability to come back and visit the historical site whenever we want for years to come. (We even had DC food trucks pull up right outside which made for great catering.) -
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User7213045 Sent on 05/04/2016We had our wedding on the portico and O'Byrne Gallery and it was gorgeous. We also used the portico balcony for the first look that had great views of the Washington Monument. The staff at DAR were very friendly and accommodating. -
User7213043 Sent on 10/16/2015DAR is a spectacular venue for any event. We held a wedding the evening of rain and thunderstorms and the team worked so effortlessly with our caterer (Main Event) to achieve the perfect evening. Susan was consistently responsive and flexible to our needs. Strongly recommend this venue! -
User7213039 Sent on 08/18/2014DAR is an absolutely beautiful wedding venue. We held both our ceremony and reception at DAR Memorial Continental Hall. The ceremony was outside on the Portico area, with a cocktail hour in the Library, followed by dinner in the O'Byrne Gallery and then back out to the Portico for dancing. DAR is located right on 17th Street and overlooks the National Mall. There is a fantastic view of the Washington Monument in the background. It is a classic venue for a DC wedding. The entire building is beautiful. And, the event staff at DAR are professional, responsive, friendly, and accommodating. Everything went flawlessly. If you're looking for a unique, beautiful, and historic venue then you should visit DAR.
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Mia Sent on 08/27/2012Peggy and Paula at the DAR were outstanding. The venue was beautiful, and they helped execute our rain plan perfectly. We used the portico and the OByrne Gallery and set up our photo booth in the Pennsylvania foyer and they all were beautiful spaces. You have a gorgeous view of the Washington Monument and that's pricelesss. They definitely earned 5/5 stars - one thing to note, though, is that there's no restrooms on the first floor so guests have to walk (or elevator) to the 2nd floor to use the ladies/men's rooms... Just something to note, but it doesn't take away from the beautiful backdrop and gorgeous interior!
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