Plate
$270
Hotel Avg
$315
Best Month
October
Airport Dist.
8km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Washington D.C.Complete guide for your wedding in Washington D.C.
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Washington D.C., you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Historical monumentality and urban sophistication. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 7.2/10 in romanticism, Washington D.C. offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Washington D.C. has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Washington D.C.
Main advantages
- Unique, world-renowned monumental backdrops for wedding photography.
- Exceptional connectivity with three major airports serving the region.
- Top-tier selection of historic hotels and private museums for receptions.
Points to keep in mind
- Heavy traffic congestion and parking issues typical of a national capital.
- High saturation of political or government events which can inflate rates.
The style in Washington D.C.
Dominant Style
Urban Monumental
Local Tradition
Photoshoot in front of the illuminated Lincoln Memorial at sunset
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Washington D.C.
The Willard InterContinental
Emblematic historic hotel steps from the White House with grand ballrooms.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
A restored Georgian Renaissance building with a spectacular grand staircase.
Meridian House
French neoclassical historic mansion surrounded by beautiful grove gardens.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Washington D.C.
Precio medio: ~290€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Washington D.C.
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Búsqueda en tiempo real con Google Flights
Que hacer en Washington D.C.
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the legal marriage requirements in Washington D.C.?
D.C. allows online license applications, has no waiting period once issued, and requires no witnesses.
When do cherry blossoms bloom for weddings?
The Cherry Blossom season typically occurs in late March and early April, beautiful but highly crowded.
Which airports serve Washington D.C.?
Reagan National Airport (DCA) is just 8 km away. Dulles International (IAD) and Baltimore-Washington (BWI) are 40-50 km away.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Washington D.C.
