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Dumbarton House

Dumbarton House

2715 Q Street Northwest Washington, DC
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dumbartonhouse.org
Max Capacity: 200 people
Dumbarton House provides an intimate, historic setting for events ranging from small corporate meetings, luncheons or conferences, to elegant wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners or teas. The museum rooms of the house are always open at events, providing your guests with a unique opportunity for casual touring of the museum. While rental for events allows you use of the entire building and grounds, dinners and receptions are generally held in the Belle Vue Room and our outdoor gardens and terraces. The Belle Vue Room is an elegant modern banquet space with light wood-paneled floors, walls paneled in pale yellow fabric, and thirteen foot white coffered ceilings. The banquet space is also adjoined by a beautiful courtyard area that can be tented to provide additional dining space.
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Package Pricing

Weekday Daytime Rental $500 per hour

Attendees: 10-200 | $500 Per Event

Weekday Evening Rental $600 per hour

Attendees: 10-200 | $600 Per Event

Weekend Rental $800 per hour

Attendees: 10-200 | $800 Per Event
Event Spaces
Belle Vue Room
Belle Vue Room
Maximum Capacity: 140
Ballroom

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Exterior North Garden
Exterior North Garden

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Exterior Upper Terrace
Exterior Upper Terrace

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Lower Courtyard
Lower Courtyard

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Old Fashion Style, An Eventective User from St.Paul, Minnesota

My cousin got married last July of 2011 in Washington D.C. at the Dumbarton House. It was a small and private affair. They chose to have a sit down dinner and it was very classy. There was only about seventy people that were at the reception as it was a small venue. The Dumbarton House is a museum. I loved that the rooms that were in the house and had the historical items were open during the entire event. The picture opportunities were great. The house was comfortable and classy and the food was first class. There was a small band that played and there was a small floor for dancing. There was plenty of room to mingle for the guests and everyone had a great time. The staff was helpful and friendly and was able to do anything that we asked them to do. The reception was in the main Belle Vue Room and beautiful outdoor gardens and terraces. You could drink indoors and out and they had a small open bar that was available all evening. It was a perfect setting for anyone that does not want a large wedding and wants a small, classy, private get together. I would highly recommend it. It was a little expensive considering the size of the place but it did offer a lot. The catering was first class and it was great that they cater events there frequently so they really knew what they were doing. This was overall a great time and a great wedding.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Historic Landmark/Registry
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
Features
  • Credit Cards Accepted: AMEX, Visa, Mastercard
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 200
  • Nearest Airport: 6-10 miles
  • Nearest Overnight Accommodations: Less than 1 mile
  • Nearest Public Transportation: Less than 1 mile
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Year Renovated: 1991
Laurel, MD  
Capacity: 620
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Capacity: 350
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www.harbortowerevents.com
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Capacity: 100
$3-$35 per person
$8-$1,500 per event
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Capacity: 300
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Fairfax, VA  
Capacity: 200
$80-$85 per person
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Capacity: 240
$30-$160 per person
The leader of venues on the water. We offer ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hours, business meetings, reunions and many social Gala events. Our facility on the first floor consists of a 100 seat restaurant and a 150 seats capacity on the patio during the season with full bars directly on the water. We offer group lunch on the first floor and meetings on the second. We are handicap accessible, and offer 3 hours free parking.
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Crofton, MD  
Capacity: 250
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www.croftonclub.com
Baltimore, MD  
Capacity: 100
$30-$40 per person
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www.lunadelsea.com
College Park, MD  
Capacity: 500
$500-$3,000 per event
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www.milkboyarthouse.com
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Capacity: 180
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Capacity: 200
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avantgardeballroommd.com
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Capacity: 200
$25-$64 per person
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www.compassandanchorclub.com
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Capacity: 120
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www.ocallaghanhotels-us.com
Knoxville, MD  
Capacity: 200
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Capacity: 110
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Capacity sitting 110 persons.Tables onsite 72 inch & 96 inch rectangle. Kitchen with Stove, warmer, steam table, refrig,sink. Bar. Plenty of parking.
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Baltimore, MD  
Capacity: 2500
$20 per person
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www.gamebaltimore.com
Linthicum Heights, MD  
Capacity: 120
$15.95-$100 per person
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Alexandria, VA  
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www.potomacriverboatco.com
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Capacity: 125
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Bethesda, MD  
Capacity: 120
$60-$120 per person
$35-$95 per event
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Manassas, VA  
Capacity: 700
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redrosecc.com
Washington, DC  
Capacity: 300
$16-$70 per event
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www.maximedc.com
Fredericksburg, VA  
Capacity: 750
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www.fredericksburghospitalityhouse.com
Frederick, MD  
Capacity: 200
Amazing breathtaking view from multiple windowed walls. Elegant rustic setting for dining room with Oak furnishings and large double sided fireplace which seats up to 200. Outdoor and indoor ceremony options with views of country landscape and ponds. On site vendors in addition to chef and alcohol services. Courteous, well-trained staff to accommodate your needs. On site wedding planners and coordinators. Dressing rooms for bride and groom. Corporate meeting spaces available for meetings of groups of 10 to 100+. Wireless internet available as well as AV equipment.
www.morningside-inn.com
Rockville, MD  
Capacity: 375
The Mansion at Strathmore is an intimate turn-of-the-century historic Georgian estate set atop a hill surrounded by centuries-old trees and flowering shrubs. Inside you will find a sweeping iron-work staircase that just begs for a grand entrance, gorgeous wood-paneled Music Room, stained glass accented French doors, chandeliers, brass fixtures and Palladian windows all comprising a truly unique venue for small corporate events, private concerts and recitals, fundraising events, weddings, bridal showers, and more. The Mansion has a variety of individual rooms available for rental for smaller events like small ceremonies, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and other related events! All of these rooms are included in the Full Mansion rental. These rooms include: The Dorothy M. and Maurice C. Shapiro Music Room The Lockheed Martin Conference Room The Library The Sun Porch The Mansion also features two beautiful outdoor spaces, including our intimate back garden, beautiful walking paths and our newly refurbished gazebo, perfect for intimate weddings. The outdoor spaces are included with the Full Mansion rental. When you rent the full Mansion, your event is the only one in the building. Outdoor terraces and gardens can be tented to increase capacity. We are also proud to offer Ridgewells as our exclusive in-house caterer. Ridgewells has been catering unique and personalized events throughout the DMV for over 85 years, and is committed to customer service at the highest level. Please contact us for more information about a Mansion rental.
www.strathmore.org
Vienna, VA  
Capacity: 150
$600-$2,000 per event
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www.tower-tysons.com
Over 9,000 square of rand new event space for groups ranging from 5 to 342 attendees Beautifully designed with large panoramic windows. Perfect for weddings, receptions, parties, conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.
virginiachurchspace.com
 
Capacity: 300
$965-$2,570 per event
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www.silverhearthlodge.com
Creekside Resort and Ranch is nestled in the beautiful country side of Clearville, Pennsylvania in historic Bedford County. This venue was built in 2013 to accommodate rustic outdoor weddings, on a working farm and ranch. Weddings at Creekside have been described as feeling like you are getting married in the “Old West” but surrounded by new luxury facilities with a touch of rustic class. The views and landscape at Creekside Resort makes for wedding memories and photo opportunities that will last a lifetime for the wedding party and their guests. At Creekside Resort your wedding fairy tale feels so far away, but is so close to home..
creekside-resort.com
Capitol Heights, MD  
Capacity: 80
M Lounge Events provides picturesque settings for you and your family to celebrate life’s special moments. This 1500sf venue is eloquently designed to host intimate gatherings for up 100 people. Our beautiful draping, lighting and elegant white lounge furniture create the perfect atmosphere for a fun and unforgettable event. Plan your next gathering at M Lounge Events! Visit our website at www.mlounge.org
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