Anderson House is one of Washington’s most elegant and exclusive wedding venues—a unique gem in the middle of the city. With a history of more than one hundred years of entertaining, Anderson House has witnessed presidents hosting princes and Supreme Court justices officiating for happy couples. The mansion offers grand, sweeping views as well as more intimate spaces, making it an exquisite setting for a wedding of any size.
Where else in Washington can you find a soaring private ballroom with a flying marble staircase perfect for a dramatic entrance? Where else in Washington is there a walled garden with a reflecting pool, presided over by a three-hundred-year-old Japanese Buddha and graced by two of the city’s oldest magnolia trees? Where else in Washington is there a mansion lovingly decorated with the intertwined initials of the couple who built it? If you’re looking for a romantic setting for a once-in-a-lifetime event, why not choose an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind place?
Wedding Event Rates and Capacities
During April 1 – June 30, August 1 – October 31, and December 1 – 31:
$18,000 for Saturday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
$17,000 for Friday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
During January 1 – March 31, July 1 – July 31, and November 1 – 30:
$17,000 for Saturday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
$16,000 for Friday and Sunday weddings from 6-11 p.m.
Up to 130 guests may be accommodated for a wedding ceremony, reception, seated dinner and dancing.
Includes a maximum 9-hour block of vendor time, including load-in and load-out, with a standard load-in time of 3 or 4 p.m.
Inquire about lower rates for weddings not serving alcohol, having 50 or fewer guests, or receptions without dancing.
Smaller Wedding Events
We welcome smaller wedding events from ceremonies only, to brunch and daytime weddings, or weddings under 50 guests. We take $3,000 off Saturday night weddings, and $2,000 off other nights of the week.
Contact:
Juan Mesa
Events Manager
events@societyofthecincinnati.org
202.785.2040 x412
Click to enlarge. Winter walk Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Winter Garden groom Photo by Rudney Novaes. Claire Duran, planner.
Click to enlarge. Mirrored corner cake presentation Photo by Rudney Novaes. Claire Duran, planner.
Click to enlarge. Husband and wife view the party below Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. Veiled first look Photo by Abby Jiu. Engaging Affairs/Amanda McCabe, planner.
Click to enlarge. Under the magnolia Photo by Camille Catherine. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Two grooms floating on air Photo by Rudney Novaes. Claire Duran, planner.
Click to enlarge. Twisting columns greet dinner guests Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. Treasures in the French Drawing Room Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Through the gates Photo by Justine Ungaro. Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. They took to the floor Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. The windows were aglow Photo by Egomedia.
Click to enlarge. The reflecting pool set for cocktails Photo by Sam Hurd.
Click to enlarge. The winner's entrance Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. The party's started Photo by Justine Ungaro. Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. The menfolk Photo by Justine Ungaro. Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. The men at the gate Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. The harpist floated on water. The bride floated on air. Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. The groom awaits at the garden wall Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner
Click to enlarge. Lantern light in spring Photo by Philip Gerlach.
Click to enlarge. Taking the first step Photo by Vicki Grafton. Pamela Barefoot Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. The deejay's nest Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. The new couple surveying their realm Photo by Mark McGarrity.
Click to enlarge. The bride arrives in style Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. The bridal march Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. You raise me up Photo by Justine Ungaro. Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. The Brides' table Photo by Abby Jiu. Engaging Affairs/Amanda McCabe, planner.
Click to enlarge. Terraced cake presentation Photo by Vicki Grafton. Pamela Barefoot Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Summer casual in the Ballroom Photo by Kevin Allen.
Click to enlarge. Sophistication on the terrace Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. A calming bit of green Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. Regally aligned in the English Drawing Room Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Reflections on a beautiful day Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. Mirroring her movements Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Reflections in the garden
Click to enlarge. RBGee, it's a lovely day for a wedding Photo by Kevin Allen. Ray Bracken, planner.
Click to enlarge. Posing in the garden Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
Click to enlarge. Taking a moment in the English Drawing Room Photo by Vicki Grafton. Pamela Barefoot Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Fading into the Mowbray murals Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Pausing on the Great Staircase Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. Open up the dance floor! Photo by Ken Luallen. Magnolia Bluebird, planner.
Click to enlarge. She's on fire Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Lined up on the lawn Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. In a gilt frame Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Happy looks Photo by Justine Ungaro. Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Guests ascend the Great Staircase Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Arriving for the ceremony Photo by Kevin Allen.
Click to enlarge. Gold against gold in the Winter Garden Photo by Camille Catherine. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Garden procession Photo by Abby Jiu. Engaging Affairs/Amanda McCabe, planner.
Click to enlarge. Becoming one with nature Photo by Vicki Grafton. Pamela Barefoot Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Floating in for their first entrance Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
Click to enlarge. A contemplative first look in the Olmsted Gallery Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
Click to enlarge. Seeing their vision brought to life Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. Like Christmas morning Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Finishing touches in the library Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. A fairytale first look Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Escorting family down the garden aisle Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. English Drawing Room detail Photo by Sam Hurd.
Click to enlarge. The triumphant mantel Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. Dinner toasts in the Ballroom Photo by Kevin Allen.
Click for a larger view. To our handsome couple Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
Click to enlarge. Dinner setup in the Ballroom Photo by Philip Gerlach.
Click to enlarge. Dinner seating in the Winter Garden Photo by Abby Jiu. Engaging Affairs/Amanda McCabe, planner.
Click to enlarge. Pleasing angles in the Ballroom Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
Click to enlarge. Cocktail quartet in the Key Room Photo by Abby Jiu. Engaging Affairs/Amanda McCabe, planner.
Click to enlarge. Classically framed in the front drive Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. Classic whites and creams in the garden Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. Summer seating in the Winter Garden Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. Tables for two at the cocktail hour Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. Classic carriage Photo by Kevin Allen.
Click to enlarge. Champagne on the terrace Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enalarge. A ceremony setup faces the garden Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Ceremony semi-circle in the Ballroom Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. A ceremony centered against the tapestries Photo by Kevin Allen.
Click to enlarge. Gliding through guests in the Great Stair Hall Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty. Cristina Calvert, planner.
Click to enlarge. Candle light warms a wintry evening Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. Flower girl duty Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Bride and baby in the driveway Photo by Laura Gordon. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Wedding march brass in the French Drawing Room Photo by Kevin Allen.
Click to enlarge. Both floors of the museum are handicapped accessible Photo by Kevin Allen.
Click to enlarge. Blossoming under the dogwood Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. Before the guests arrive Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. A sea of texture in the garden Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. Ballroom balcony overlook Photo by Chris Zachary. Natalie Schlosser for Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. Ballroom twirl Photo by Justine Ungaro. Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. A trellis ceremony under the holly and magnolia Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. A toast to the beautiful couple Photo by Ken Luallen. Magnolia Bluebird, planner.
Click to enlarge. A statuesque duo take center stage Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. A sparkling end to the night Photo by Camille Catherine. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. A palette of neutrals punctuated by statuary Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. A moment in the garden Photo by Rudney Novaes. Claire Duran, planner.
Click to enlarge. A kiss to start Photo by Justine Ungaro. Pamela Barefoot, planner.
Click to enlarge. A graphic look on the Great Staircase Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. A golden hued Ballroom Photo by Camille Catherine. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. A flowing first look Photo by Sarah Bradshaw. Aimee Griffin, planner.
Click to enlarge. A hand carved door leads to cocktails Photo by Sam Hurd. SRS Events, planner.
Click to enlarge. A Hollywood sendoff Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.
Click to enlarge. The Arc de Triomphe Photo by Abby Jiu. Lauryn Prattes, planner.