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About Athenaeum
Couples planning a Washington DC wedding will find Athenaeum among the Alexandria area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers live wedding bands — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Athenaeum
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Alexandria, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria
- Prince Street Inn
- Hotel Heron
- Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
- Sheraton Suites Alexandria Old Town
- Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Washington DC
How much do wedding venues cost in Washington DC?
Venue pricing in Washington DC spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Washington DC?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Washington DC weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45° | 30° | 18% | 4:29 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 32° | 19% | 5:08 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Mar | 56° | 39° | 21% | 6:39 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 68° | 48° | 21% | 7:09 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 76° | 58° | 24% | 7:35 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Jun | 85° | 68° | 22% | 7:55 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 72° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 71° | 18% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 64° | 19% | 6:41 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 52° | 16% | 5:53 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 42° | 17% | 4:14 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 49° | 34° | 21% | 4:05 PM | 4:47 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Washington Reagan Airport (4.1 mi from Washington DC). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Washington DC.
Getting to Washington DC
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 35 mi | 45 min |
| Richmond | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Virginia Beach | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Washington DC; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 201 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
- Where
- Alexandria · 7 miles south of central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Live Wedding Bands
- In Washington DC
- One of 215 wedding venues we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (703) 548-0035
- Website
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Around Alexandria
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 51 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 69 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Arlington, Washington, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill
Distances are straight-line from Athenaeum; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Washington DC.
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