The 20 best wedding venues in Arlington, ranked and compared

The Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel is a LEED Gold-certified contemporary hotel and wedding venue built in 2011 in Arlington, Virginia's Crystal City neighborhood, just one mile from Reagan National Airport and across the Potomac from Washington, DC. The hotel offers more than 17,000 sq ft of event space across 17 meeting rooms (including 15 breakout rooms), anchored by the 10,164 sq ft Grand Ballroom which seats up to 700 (largest single space up to 900), plus six additional rooms for smaller galas and rehearsal dinners and a sunny outdoor patio. Full wedding packages start at $38,500 (around $21,836 for 50 guests) with no rental fee but a food and beverage minimum, 5 hours of event time, $2,000 ceremony setup (with reception), additional hours at $1,000/hour, in-house catering with optional outside catering for religious/cultural reasons, dance floor, bar services, event coordinator (Marriott Certified Wedding Planner), and complimentary wedding room blocks. On-site amenities include 300 guest rooms (625 combined with attached Residence Inn), SOCCi Italian restaurant, illy café, fitness center, heated indoor pool, free DCA shuttle, and valet parking.

WHINO is a 6,200 sq ft restaurant, art gallery and event venue on the second floor of Ballston Quarter in Arlington, Virginia, evolved in 2007 from the Art Whino lowbrow/pop-surrealist gallery. The modern, industrial open-concept space features exposed black steel ceilings, large-scale mural installations representing more than 1,200 contemporary artists, three bars (tasting bar, main bar, kitchen bar) and a globally inspired small-plates menu paired with craft cocktails, beer and wine. The venue hosts everything from intimate engagement parties for 50 to full buyouts of up to 400 guests, including private semi-private areas (Wilson space with 16-ft corner windows, area adjacent to retail) and a $300/hour space-rental option that uniquely allows outside food and beverage. Optional AV equipment, photography, photo booths, live painting, bands and DJs round out a turnkey experience.

Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport is a fullservice hotel venue in Arlington, Virginia, minutes from downtown DC and Reagan National Airport. The property offers nearly 10,000 square feet of event space, including the Potomac Ballroom for large wedding celebrations. Onsite catering, full bar, and modern guest rooms make it convenient for destination and local weddings alike. Its proximity to the Crystal City Metro and Pentagon City shopping adds ease for traveling guests.

Crystal Gateway Marriott is a fullservice hotel wedding venue in Arlington’s Crystal City neighborhood, offering elegant ballrooms and a Skyview Terrace for events from intimate gatherings to grand receptions. The Arlington Ballroom hosts up to 1,300 guests, while the terrace is ideal for smaller celebrations with skyline views. Onsite catering, bar, planning, rentals, and guest accommodations create a seamless, allinone wedding experience for couples and their guests.

The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport is a modern 220-room hotel and wedding venue in Arlington, VA, built in 1983 and currently in renovation, located across from the Crystal City Metro and minutes from Reagan National Airport. It offers 15,084 sq ft of total event space across 8 event rooms and 11 meeting rooms, anchored by the Jefferson Ballroom (I+II+III) which accommodates up to 600 guests and seats 300 with a dance floor, plus flexible meeting spaces for 100-150 guests. Services include in-house catering, full bar, professional planners, AV rental, complimentary BWI/DCA airport shuttle, large underground parking garage (paid) with valet, 220 guest rooms and suites, 24-hour health club, 24-hour business center and on-site Mediterranean restaurant. The hotel is ADA accessible and pet-friendly (fee applies).

The Westin Arlington is a 338-room, LEED Gold–certified upscale hotel and wedding venue in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA, built in 2006 and renovated in 2015. The F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom seats up to 970 banquet-style and features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light; the more intimate Ernest Hemingway Salon accommodates 306, and an outdoor terrace and courtyard with a fountain and mosaic walls are used for ceremonies, cocktail hours and photographs. All-inclusive and customized wedding packages start at $5,000 off-peak / $12,000 peak and include chairs, china, flatware, glassware, linens, tables, planning, setup and cleanup, with a sample 2024–2025 package adding hors d'oeuvres, plated dinner, champagne toast and a 5-hour open bar plus a complimentary Executive Suite night. Amenities include indoor heated pool, 24-hour WestinWORKOUT, on-site Italian restaurant, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly stays and a wedding specialist.

Top of the Town is a private penthouse wedding and event venue in Rosslyn, Arlington, VA, in business since 1999 and noted by Washingtonian Magazine as having the best view in town. The 2,700 sq ft Main Room features a 100-foot span of floor-to-ceiling glass, vaulted ceiling, statement chandeliers and a built-in dance floor framing panoramic views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, Potomac River, Jefferson Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Kennedy Center, Pentagon and National Airport; the venue also includes the Monumental Room (ceremonies and smaller receptions), the Potomac Room (prep), a marble foyer and an adjoining outdoor terrace/observation deck for ceremonies and cocktail lounge use. Maximum capacity is 180 standing / 150 seated with a dance floor (Arlington County regulation). Off-peak (Jan-Mar) reception pricing starts at $4,600 and peak (Sep, Oct, Dec) at $6,800; ceremony from $950. Rental includes private use of contracted spaces, chairs, tables, dance floor, Chiavari chairs, parking, Facility Manager and built-in sound and high-speed Wi-Fi; catering and entertainment must be chosen from approved lists (outside caterers possible with extra fees), and the venue is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn is an allsuite hotel in Arlington offering 2,100 square feet of versatile event space for weddings and celebrations. The Key Bridge room can host up to 50 guests for a seated dinner or 120 for a standing reception, with onsite catering and bar available. Guests benefit from spacious accommodations and complimentary amenities in a convenient Rosslyn location. This venue suits couples seeking a modern, hotelbased wedding experience with inhouse services.

Hyatt Centric Arlington is a modern hotel wedding venue in Arlington, Virginia, featuring 6,700+ square feet of flexible event space including a ballroom, boardroom, and terrace. The property offers onsite catering, full bar, and dedicated event planners to coordinate your celebration. Guests enjoy convenient Rosslyn location with valet parking, WiFi, and ADA accessibility. This venue suits couples seeking a chic, urban hotel setting for ceremonies and receptions.

Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse is a modern hotel venue in Arlington, Virginia, suited for intimate weddings and events. The property offers inhouse catering, bar, and audiovisual services in flexible meeting spaces. Its urban location near the Courthouse area is convenient for guests and provides easy access to local attractions. Onsite amenities and accommodations make it practical for hosting both ceremony and reception.

Le Meridien Arlington is a modern hotel wedding venue in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, offering chic ballrooms and a stylish restaurant space with views of the Key Bridge and Georgetown skyline. Its urban setting and contemporary décor suit a range of wedding styles from classic to modern. Guests enjoy easy access to Washington, D.C. attractions and local nightlife. Fullservice inhouse catering, bar, and event support make it a convenient onestop venue.

Sheraton Pentagon City is a fullservice hotel wedding venue in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, DC. The property offers flexible ballrooms and event spaces for ceremonies and receptions, along with onsite accommodations and dedicated event staff. Inhouse catering, bar service, and planning support allow couples to host an allinclusive celebration in one convenient location. Modern amenities such as WiFi, AV options, and a bridal suite enhance guest comfort and event flow.

Ambar Restaurant Clarendon offers a contemporary Balkan dining experience and an intimate ambiance for private events. The venue provides tailored menus and personalized service for a variety of group dining events, including Rehearsal Dinners, Engagement Parties, Showers, and Bachelor/Bachelorette parties. The venue offers different event options, notably including Rooftop Events and semiprivate dining, and handles all gatherings with professionalism and attention to detail.

The Hendry House is a restored Victorian mansion inside historic Fort C.F. Smith Park in Arlington, Virginia, just ten minutes from Washington, DC. The venue offers indoor and outdoor settings for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners on 19 acres, with a built-in wisteria arch for ceremonies, landscaped grounds, a porch and patio, a bridal suite with mini-fridge and private bathroom, and 6-foot and 4-foot tables plus hotel-style chairs included. It accommodates 65 seated and up to 150 standing/tented guests, is air conditioned, and offers a catering kitchen for outside caterers. Music must end by 9:30 PM due to the residential setting, and a vetted tent company from their list is required for tents. Couples may bring their own alcohol when served by a licensed caterer.

Buena Vida Gastrolounge is a contemporary Mexican restaurant on the second floor at 2900 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington's Clarendon district, serving traditional Mexican fare, tequila drinks and craft cocktails. Its standout private-event space is the Entire Rooftop, a semi-outdoor venue with a blue pergola, glass ceiling, hanging plants and a private bar that accommodates up to 150 guests. Additional bookable spaces include the Sunset Lounge, Treehouse, Tequila Bar, Buena Vida Dining, Entire Dining Area and a Private Dining Room. Group dining and private events – from small family gatherings to large corporate celebrations – are coordinated via the venue's events team.

The Deck is the open-air rooftop venue at Clarendon Ballroom, a multi-level nightclub and event space in Arlington, Virginia, two minutes from the Clarendon Metro Station. The rooftop holds up to 250–275 guests and features a Tiki-inspired tropical concept (launched May 22) with lush greenery, frozen cocktails, cabanas with plush lounge seating and shareable bites; it stays open year-round with heaters and coverings in winter. Clarendon Ballroom's broader space hosts weddings, corporate events, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, bridal showers and bachelorette parties, and the rental includes AV, lighting, security, serviceware, house furniture access, plus floor set up and tear down. Outside caterers and entertainment are welcome.

Lyon Village Community House (LVCH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community hall in Arlington, Virginia, available to rent for classes, meetings, performances and small parties including wedding receptions and bridal showers. The space includes a stage, full commercial kitchen with 10-burner Vulcan range, restrooms, WiFi, pull-down screen, podium, grand piano, plus 120 dark green stacking chairs and 31 folding tables. Rentals run 9 am to 10 pm any day of the week and the main entrance, parking and restrooms are ADA compliant. Approximately 16 cars (including 2 handicapped spaces) can park on-site, with additional street parking nearby and Clarendon Metro a 10-minute walk away. Outside food and BYO beverages (with VA banquet license) are allowed and no in-house catering or vendor recommendations are provided.

The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City is a luxury hotel wedding venue in Arlington, Virginia, two Metro stops from downtown Washington DC and minutes from Reagan National Airport. Over 17,000 square feet of event space includes the divisible 7,161 sq ft Grand Ballroom (up to ~640 banquet/600 reception/700 theatre), the divisible 3,072 sq ft Plaza Ballroom (up to 240 banquet/350 reception), the 1,887 sq ft Diplomat Room with ornate wooden craftsmanship and banquettes (up to 140 banquet), and the 1,290 sq ft Ambassador Room with marble fireplace, grand marble bar, vaulted ceilings, and crystal chandeliers (~70-80 guests). Wedding packages include a certified Wedding Specialist/Advisor, the Ritz-Carlton Signature menu, complimentary tasting for four, dance floor and staging, one night in a suite with champagne and strawberries, special guest room rates, and preferred-vendor recommendations. The hotel allows outside caterers for cultural/religious needs and welcomes outside vendors with approval. Indoor access to Pentagon City Mall.

The Hilton Arlington National Landing is a newly renovated modern airport hotel in Arlington, Virginia, with a free shuttle to Reagan National Airport. The property hosts weddings from 20 to 600 guests across multiple indoor function spaces, including the Commonwealth Ballroom, Virginia Ballroom, Crystal Ballroom and Virginia Foyer, plus the Plaza Level open space and The National Hub lounge. The on-site Landing Kitchen + Bar restaurant and a dedicated wedding coordinator handle seasonal menus, bar service and timeline. The hotel maintains a host of preferred vendors for flowers, cake, linen, décor and music, and offers Junior, Corner, Governor and Presidential suites for the wedding party.

Lyon Park Community Center in Arlington, Virginia is a renovated community house set beside a threeacre park with mature trees and playgrounds, offering flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings and events. The venue features a simple, classic setting suitable for elegant or casual celebrations, with options for tented outdoor receptions. Its central Arlington location near Washington, DC provides convenient access and plentiful free onstreet parking. This budgetfriendly space is ideal for couples seeking a communityfocused, customizable venue.