The Watergate Event Center

The Watergate Event Center is a beautiful wedding venue in Washington, DC that can accommodate up to 300 guests. This private venue, located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood between Georgetown and the Kennedy Center, is nestled on the banks of the Potomac River, providing a breathtaking backdrop for your once-in-a-lifetime celebration between Georgetown and the Kennedy Center. Every detail will be attended to by their experienced and professional staff, ensuring that your vision is brought to life for your special day and that you and your guests have an unforgettable experience. Infrastructure and Capacity In order to accommodate your unique ceremony and reception, the Watergate Event Center offers many different event space options, ranging from 800 to 6,000 square feet. These adaptable spaces can accommodate a small, intimate gathering as well as a large, elegant reception. There are flowers, a garden, and a fountain on the plaza, which all contribute to the lush and romantic atmosphere created by the venue. You can choose to have your wedding ceremony beneath the historic complex or against the backdrop of the Washington, DC skyline. Services that are provided The Watergate Event Center provides a wide range of wedding-related services to ensure that your special day is seamless and stress-free. Your own handpicked team of vendors can be brought in to customize your event exactly the way you envision it, and their event manager will be on hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly. The venue can accommodate wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners, among other events, at no additional charge. The following are examples of wedding services: Packages that include everything Cleanup Organizer of events Vendors from outside Parking\sSetup Shuttle\sValet Accessibility for people in wheelchairs WiFi History The Watergate Complex, designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti and DC-based landscape architect Boris Timchenko, was built between 1963 and 1971 and was the centerpiece of the Watergate scandal. Apartments, fountains, terraces, retail stores, the refurbished Watergate Hotel, and the Watergate Event Center are all part of this five-building curvilinear riverfront complex that also includes the Watergate Hotel. On October 21, 2005, the National Register of Historic Places recognized the entire complex as a national historic landmark.