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About Waterford Event Center
Based in Springfield, Waterford Event Center works with couples planning weddings throughout Washington, D.C.. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Royal Banquet & Event Center, The Garden Alexandria. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Waterford Event Center
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Springfield, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Best Western Springfield
- Courtyard Springfield
- Hilton Springfield
- Wingate
- Comfort Inn
- Holiday Inn Express Washington DC SW - Springfield
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Waterford Event Center through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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
- 6715 Commerce St, Springfield, VA 22150, USA
- Where
- Springfield · 12 miles southwest of central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Washington DC
- One of 215 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (703) 850-7282
- Website
- Visit site
From Waterford Event Center's website
“Water ford Event center Complete Wedding and Event Planning, Corporate Events, Church, School events, Graduations or any private celebration.”waterfordeventcenter.com
Read from waterfordeventcenter.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Waterford Event Center before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Springfield
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 25 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 25 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Alexandria, Burke, Lorton, Annandale
Distances are straight-line from Waterford Event Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Washington DC.
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