The St. Regis hotel sits just blocks away from the White House and within walking distance of the monuments and the National Mall, in the heart of D.C.’s downtown district.

The Lobby in all its’ gilded glory!

In my opinion, the Astor Terrace is what makes this venue a favorite among couples for it’s garden vibes right in the middle of the city – perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours and smaller receptions.  It can also be tented.

The St. Regis is a magical location year-round, and since the terrace can be tented you don’t have to worry about a rain plan.  We love this clear tent we did for our clients autumnal ceremony –

Then, while guests were dining in the ballroom, we flipped it into a dancing/lounge space!

During the winter months, the St. Regis has a semi-permanent sailcloth style tent up which is included in the package.

Tenting the Terrace accommodates a plethora of more design options, and the space transforms perfectly from ceremony to cocktail hour.

The grand Astor Ballroom is neutral enough to be transformed to fit any vision – and we know just how valuable the beautiful floor to ceiling windows are that lead to the terrace.  This makes it such a unique space flooded with natural light and not like most other basement ballrooms you will find in the city.  How amazing are these these magical living walls that bring the garden vibe indoors?  All while the stunning chandeliers and detailed ceiling make it feel incredibly opulent and luxurious.

We love all of the different glamorous atmospheres that can be created here, like this classic reception (above) featured in Washingtonian Magazine.

Playing with lighting and different color palettes can give this beautiful ballroom and entirely different vibe…anything from modern glam to classic old-world elegance to a winter wonderland!

What you need to know: Wedding venues in Washington D.C.

Ceremony/Reception space:

• The Astor Terrace is ideal for ceremonies or cocktail hour while dinners occur most often in the Astor Ballroom.

Capacity:

• Astor Ballroom:  200-250 with dance floor. We advise a DJ instead of a band to create more space if your guest count is on the higher end.
• Astor Terrace: 250 for ceremony or cocktail hour.

Accommodations:  The luxuriously-appointed guest rooms and suites at The St. Regis are quite lovely, and are even pet-friendly and offer optional butler service!  The hotel also offers group block options with a unique reservation link for your guests to use.

Time of Year:  Weddings at The St. Regis are incredible year-round, especially with the lovely tented terrace in the cooler months.

Cost: Wedding Packages starting at $200pp

Sources: Abby Jiu Photography, modweddings.com, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Justine Ungaro Photography, birdsofafeatherphotosblog.com, marriott.com, Noah Hayes Photography