The romance of monuments in the moonlight… the magic of moments that delight and inspire… it’s all part of a wedding in the nation’s capital. Let Destination DC help you plan a picture-perfect day. Visit our meeting and event planning pages to search venue and vendor directories. We can also assist you with hotel room blocks for wedding guests, DC visitor guides, maps and more.
Weddings and Wedding Photos on the National Mall
Plan a simple outdoors wedding against the backdrop of some of DC’s most memorable sights. On the National Mall, weddings take place near the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin and near the World War I Memorial. You can also hold your wedding across the Potomac River at Arlington House, near Arlington National Cemetery, and at the Netherlands Carillon, near the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima statue). Many brides and grooms also choose to mark the occasion with wedding photography on the National Mall. Contact the National Park Service at (202) 619-7225 to inquire about event and photography permits.
