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About The Observatory at America's Square
Based in Washington, The Observatory at America's Square works with couples planning weddings throughout Washington, D.C.. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Capitol View at 400, Events at Union Station. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The Observatory at America's Square
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Washington, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
- YOTEL Washington DC
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Royal Sonesta
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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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
- 300 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Where
- Washington · central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Washington DC
- One of 215 wedding venues we list · 30 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (202) 469-8447
- Website
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Around Washington
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 30 within 3 mi, 57 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 204 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Arlington, Hyattsville, Alexandria, Hillcrest Heights
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