Top 5 Best Fall Wedding Venues in Washington, DC, MD and Northern Virginia

Find Out Why the National Captial Region is the Best Destination for Your Fall Wedding Occasion

M.G. Hardiman
There's nothing quite like autumn in the National Capital Region. The warm, humid weather subsides and days turn cool. Fall colors show their brilliance and offer a spectacular backdrop for parties and other events. Fall is a popular time in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia for weddings. Besides picture-perfect weather, the Washington, DC metro region offers Fall Wedding planners the convenience of three world-class airports, transportation, top hotels, fine cuisine, riverfront restaurants, historic buildings, and so much more.

Fall Wedding venues abound in and around the National Capital area. Today's bride and groom have a host of options for a small, intimate affair or large reception for friends and loved ones. Each state offers something a little different. Looking for a romantic setting? Check out Maryland's Eastern Shore, Annapolis or Frederick County. Looking for historical significance for your Fall Wedding? Look no further than Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Virginia's Hunt Country and the Shenandoah Valley. Looking for a world-class Fall Wedding? Look at what Washington, DC has to offer, from art galleries to private courtyards, from Victorian mansions to 5-star hotels. DC's got it all for your Fall Wedding ceremony and reception.

What are among the best venues for your Fall wedding? Check out these Top 5 Best Fall Wedding Venues in Washington, DC, MD and Northern Virginia. Sure to make your Fall Wedding a memorable one.

Eastern Market - North Hall
225 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC
Additional Information: (202) 724-4117 or Mattie.Rogers@dc.gov
Website: www.easternmarket-dc.org

What's Eastern Market? Quite simply Washington DC's oldest, continually operating fresh food public market. For 136 years and counting, Eastern Market has been a treasured stop for fellowship, fresh food, local art, crafts, and more. Eastern Market's North Hall is a premiere destination on Capitol Hill for wedding receptions, meetings and so much more! Open year round, North Hall is picture perfect for your Fall wedding. In fact, North Hall was renovated in 2009, part of a $22 million restoration project by the District of Columbia Government. Check out Eastern Market's 3500 square feet of historical ambiance, combined with state of the art lighting and dance floor. Sure to make an impression on every bride and groom to be.

Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel
30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown, Maryland
Additional Information: (800) 858-1844 (toll free) or (410) 756-6812 (local)
Website: www.antrim1844.com

Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel offers 40 guest rooms and suites on 24 acres overlooking Central Maryland's beautiful Catoctin Mountains and countryside, 45 minutes from Washington, DC, 15 minutes from Frederick Maryland, and 15 miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ceremony settings include a Formal Rose Garden, glass enclosed garden room, main lawn with a beautiful gazebo, or adjacent to a stream on the property. Event planners available to work with you on your Fall Wedding. Excellent customer service reported. Picture perfect for your Fall Wedding.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22309
Additional Information: (703) 780-0011 or mheiss@mountvernon.org
Website: www.mountvernon.org

Only 16 miles due south of Washington, DC, Mount Vernon takes the cake as the perfect Fall Wedding venue. Check out Mount Vernon's lantern-lit lanes, scenic views and historic estate. Mount Vernon offers a beautiful sunken garden, elegant brick outdoor courtyards, Veranda Dining Room, or rooms in Mount Vernon Inn. A lovely backdrop for your Fall Wedding.

St. Regis
923 16th & K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Additional Information: (202) 638-2626
Website: www.stregiswashingtondc.com

A 16-month renovation has made The St. Regis in Washington, DC a premier wedding venue. St. Regis' Astor Ballroom and Astor Terrace, in particular, offer sensational space for a unique, Fall Wedding. St. Regis is prized for its proximity to the White House and historic charm. For a large hotel, St. Regis is know for its personal touch, particularly when Fall's glory brings wedding ceremonies and receptions to town. St. Regis has all the bells and whistles for your Fall Wedding. A full service, luxury hotel. 182 guest rooms. Award winning cuisine. Romantic, historic location, steps to the White House in downtown Washington. St. Regis can do it all for today's bride and groom, and more. Find out what makes St. Regis a superb choice for your Fall Wedding.

Red Fox Inn
2 East Washington Street, P.O. Box 385, Middleburg, VA 20117
Additional Information: (540) 687-6301 or innkeeper@redfox.com or catering@redfox.com
Website: www.redfox.com

A stones throw from the nation's capital and two major airports, Middleburg may just be the perfect town to host your Fall Wedding. Middleburg is charming, especially in autumn when the lovely farms around town burst with Fall colors. Where to have your Fall Wedding ceremony or reception? Red Fox Inn has the most experience with making one-of-a-kind events super special. Whether outdoor ceremony or indoor celebration, the possibilities are endless at this charming Fall Wedding venue in the heart of Northern Virginia's Hunt Country.

Fall Wedding Resources

Weddings
www.weddings.com

The Knot
www.theknot.com

Martha Stewart Weddings
www.marthastewartweddings.com

The Wedding Channel
www.weddingchannel.com

Brides
www.brides.com

Wedding Creations
Telephone (202) 333-5762
www.hellowashingtondc.com

Diana's Couture and Bridal
Telephone (202) 333-5689
www.gowndoctor.com

Hitched LLC
Telephone (202) 333-6162
www.hitchedsalon.com

Halcyon House
3400 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Telephone (202) 338-3295
www.halcyonhse.com

Pastries by Randolph
4500 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
Telephone (703) 243-0070
www.pastriesbyrandolph.com

Fancy Cakes by Leslie
4939 Elm Street, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Telephone (301) 652-9390
www.fancycakesbyleslie.com

Eleven Hearts Photography - Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Telephone (202) 257-1510
www.elevenhearts.com

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Published by M.G. Hardiman - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

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  • 14% of weddings happen in September, the most popular month for weddings.
  • 12% of marriage ceremonies happen in October, the third most popular month.
  • Fall weddings in Washington DC take advantage of the spectacular capital views and weather.
DC, MD and No. Virginia offer sensational views and venues for your Fall Wedding. From an intimate Fall Wedding ceremony at a local vineyard to a spectacular reception at the St. Regis, the National Capital Region has it all for today's bride and groom.

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  • Rue Cooper10/9/2011

    Great tips for weddings!

  • M.G. Hardiman9/17/2011

    Thanks for your read and comment, Angel. DC really has it all.

  • Tina Case9/17/2011

    my niece got married at the Arena stage, it was a fantastic venue!

  • Rebecca Bardelli9/10/2011

    Great article! I enjoyed your writing style.

  • M.G. Hardiman9/15/2010

    Thanks for your read, Jenny. Nice venues for Fall weddings.

  • M.G. Hardiman7/20/2010

    Thanks, Jenny. DC's got it all.

  • Angel Vee7/19/2010

    Super read!

  • M.G. Hardiman7/19/2010

    Thanks for your read, Jersey. Great venues.

  • Mike Powers7/18/2010

    Good overview, thabks!

  • Jenny Heart7/18/2010

    Jersey is right!

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