Anderson House is one of Washington’s most elegant and exclusive wedding venues—a unique gem in the middle of the city. With a history of more than one hundred years of entertaining, Anderson House has witnessed presidents hosting princes and Supreme Court justices officiating for happy couples. The mansion offers grand, sweeping views as well as more intimate spaces, making it an exquisite setting for a wedding of any size.
Where else in Washington can you find a soaring private ballroom with a flying marble staircase perfect for a dramatic entrance? Where else in Washington is there a walled garden with a reflecting pool, presided over by a three-hundred-year-old Japanese Buddha and graced by two of the city’s oldest magnolia trees? Where else in Washington is there a mansion lovingly decorated with the intertwined initials of the couple who built it? If you’re looking for a romantic setting for a once-in-a-lifetime event, why not choose an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind place?
Wedding Event Rates and Capacities
During April 1 – June 30, August 1 – October 31, and December 1 – 31:
$18,000 for Saturday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
$17,000 for Friday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
During January 1 – March 31, July 1 – July 31, and November 1 – 30:
$17,000 for Saturday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
$16,000 for Friday and Sunday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
Up to 130 guests may be accommodated for a wedding ceremony, reception, seated dinner and dancing.
Includes a maximum 9-hour block of vendor time, including load-in and load-out, with a standard load-in time of 3 or 4 p.m.
Inquire about lower rates for weddings not serving alcohol, having 50 or fewer guests, or receptions without dancing.
Smaller Wedding Events
We welcome smaller wedding events from ceremonies only, to brunch and daytime weddings, or weddings under 50 guests. We take $3,000 off Saturday night weddings, and $2,000 off other nights of the week.
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Winter Garden groom
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Mirrored corner cake presentation
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Husband and wife view the party below
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Veiled first look
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Under the magnolia
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Two grooms floating on air
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Twisting columns greet dinner guests
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Treasures in the French Drawing Room
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Through the gates
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They took to the floor
Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
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The windows were aglow
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The reflecting pool set for cocktails
Photo by Sam Hurd.
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The winner's entrance
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The party's started
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The menfolk
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The men at the gate
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The harpist floated on water. The bride floated on air.
Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
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The groom awaits at the garden wall
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Lantern light in spring
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Taking the first step
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The deejay's nest
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The new couple surveying their realm
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The bride arrives in style
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The bridal march
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You raise me up
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The Brides' table
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Terraced cake presentation
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Summer casual in the Ballroom
Photo by Kevin Allen.
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Sophistication on the terrace
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A calming bit of green
Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
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Regally aligned in the English Drawing Room
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Reflections on a beautiful day
Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
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Mirroring her movements
Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
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Reflections in the garden
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RBGee, it's a lovely day for a wedding
Photo by Kevin Allen. Ray Bracken, planner.
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Posing in the garden
Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
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Taking a moment in the English Drawing Room
Photo by Vicki Grafton. Pamela Barefoot Events, planner.
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Fading into the Mowbray murals
Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
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Pausing on the Great Staircase
Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
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Open up the dance floor!
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She's on fire
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Lined up on the lawn
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In a gilt frame
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Happy looks
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Guests ascend the Great Staircase
Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
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Arriving for the ceremony
Photo by Kevin Allen.
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Gold against gold in the Winter Garden
Photo by Camille Catherine. SRS Events, planner.
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Garden procession
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Becoming one with nature
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Floating in for their first entrance
Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
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A contemplative first look in the Olmsted Gallery
Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
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Seeing their vision brought to life
Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
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Like Christmas morning
Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
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Finishing touches in the library
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A fairytale first look
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Escorting family down the garden aisle
Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
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English Drawing Room detail
Photo by Sam Hurd.
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The triumphant mantel
Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
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Dinner toasts in the Ballroom
Photo by Kevin Allen.
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To our handsome couple
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Dinner setup in the Ballroom
Photo by Philip Gerlach.
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Dinner seating in the Winter Garden
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Pleasing angles in the Ballroom
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Cocktail quartet in the Key Room
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Classically framed in the front drive
Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
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Classic whites and creams in the garden
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Summer seating in the Winter Garden
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Tables for two at the cocktail hour
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Classic carriage
Photo by Kevin Allen.
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Champagne on the terrace
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A ceremony setup faces the garden
Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
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Ceremony semi-circle in the Ballroom
Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
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A ceremony centered against the tapestries
Photo by Kevin Allen.
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Gliding through guests in the Great Stair Hall
Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
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Candle light warms a wintry evening
Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
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Flower girl duty
Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
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Bride and baby in the driveway
Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
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Wedding march brass in the French Drawing Room
Photo by Kevin Allen.
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Both floors of the museum are handicapped accessible
Photo by Kevin Allen.
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Blossoming under the dogwood
Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
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Before the guests arrive
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A sea of texture in the garden
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Ballroom balcony overlook
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Ballroom twirl
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A trellis ceremony under the holly and magnolia
Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
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A toast to the beautiful couple
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A statuesque duo take center stage
Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
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A sparkling end to the night
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A palette of neutrals punctuated by statuary
Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
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A moment in the garden
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A kiss to start
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A graphic look on the Great Staircase
Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
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A golden hued Ballroom
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A flowing first look
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A hand carved door leads to cocktails
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A Hollywood sendoff
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The Arc de Triomphe
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Rev War Family Day is May 9!
Visit Anderson House for Revolutionary War Family Day on Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy special activities, talk with reenactors, and visit our exhibition Voices of Revolution. Tours of Anderson House will not be offered on this day.