Best Luxury Events In Washington Near Me

David Bear: Wonderful wedding venue !

Beth Schwab: Great location in the heart of the business district. Large open indoor space to host events with room for other amenities such as catering or a DJ, etc.

Dennis Sawyer: Great sound system. Nice atmosphere.

Felicia Smith: Awesome venue! Was here for NYE and loved the location and event staff were friendly.

Jothirnadh Sai: Had an office gathering over here. Really nice place. It can accommodate functions with nearly 200-300 people.

Christina K: Stunning Soirees were a HUGE help, not only for my wedding planning and day of, but for my sanity! They are such kind souls, attentive, and definitely know what they are doing. They spoke with and handled all business with the vendors (which were amazing) and listened to my wants and concerns. One thing I appreciated was that they were prepared! No matter what it was for…photo shoot, meeting and questions with the vendors, venue walk thru, rehearsal, and day of. My wedding was perfect and I truly enjoyed working with Stunning Soirees!

Victoria Baylor: Krista and Kristy are PHENOMENAL! I am so happy that we hired Stunning Soirees to plan our dream wedding! We tried planning the wedding ourselves, but we are so happy that we solicited the help of Stunning Soirees. They kept us on track and helped us navigate the woes of planning a wedding during a global pandemic. We highly recommend their services and will definitely use their services in the future! IF you are in need of a wedding or event planner, HIRE THEM!

MIAISHA JENNINGS: In the midst of COVID-19, my husband and I decided to get married. We hired Stunning Soirees and it was one of the best decisions that we made! Krista and Kristy are AMAZING! They were such a pleasure to work with and turned our dream wedding into a reality! They have great vendor relationships and ensured that we did not exceed our budget. If you’re looking for a wedding planner, please hire them!

Kiara C: I hired Stunning Soirees to plan my 30th birthday party! Whew, did they exceed my expectations. They truly turned my vision into a reality! They have great relationships with event industry professionals & I LOVED all of their recommendations. Krista and Kristy were with me every step of the way, from site visits to cake tastings. They truly have a passion for designing beautiful events. I can’t wait to see what they will create for my 35th birthday!!

Travis LeFlore: Our Oktoberfest Birthday Celebration was nothing short of AMAZING! Stunning Soirees took care of all of the details. My wife’s favorite adult beverage is Fireball, so of course, they made sure that everyone had a shot of fireball along with a custom shot glass. They worked with some amazing vendors to create a memorable celebration for us and our guests. Our beautifully designed tablescape was filled with pumpkins, candles, and gorgeous floral centerpieces. Our guests loved the photo booth and the backdrop was perfect! What’s an Oktoberfest without beer and what is beer without beer mugs and koozies? They worked with Jace Creations to create custom koozies and beer mugs for all of our guests. The Menu consisted of some Oktoberfest classics, Bratwursts, pretzels, and a seafood boil (Kat loves crab legs)! Stunning Soirees did an amazing job planning and coordinating our party! We will surely use them again for our next event. If you are looking for an event planner, hire these ladies!

Amanda Agetstein: Lauren is absolutely amazing and a dream to work with. She is organized, creative, and very responsive. We hired her two months before our event and she pulled everything together in time. She sets up a google drive to keep all of the contracts, logos, and other important details in one central location. She brings new and fresh ideas to consider and she thinks through all of the details. One small example is I was planning to have normal tented name cards and she found beautiful gold wooden carved names instead. Her taste is so elegant and she works with top notch vendors. She is always available via email, text, and phone and she sets realistic timelines for when things need to get done. She is accommodating, she listens to what the clients want, offers suggestions for improvement and executes on the ultimate decision of what the clients decides. She never says no to any request, but rather “let me figure out how to make it work”. She truly puts the clients first and advocates with all other vendors to ensure her clients are happy. Most of all, Lauren was fun to work with. We had such a positive experience that we already hired her for our next Mitzvah in 3 years!

Joy Tiani: LR Events planned my 40th birthday party. Everything was perfect from the cake that people are still talking about to the decorations to the specialty napkins. The attention to detail was excellent and her professionalism and attention to detail gave us confidence from the beginning this was going to be a success and it certainly was!

Brenda Seidel: I held a birthday celebration at a restaurant and this became more charming and inviting with the help of LR Events. From invitations, tablecloths, centerpieces, menu and cake, Lauren’s advice was tasteful and made planning the dinner easier and more fun for me.! 🍰🍷🍷

Helena Wu: SRS events went above and beyond in every aspect! We feel so lucky to have Stephanie and her team on our wedding team. Stephanie and her team were so incredibly helpful and our only regret is not hiring SRS events sooner! She helped us every step of the way as we navigated the challenges of planning a wedding during a pandemic. Two weeks before our wedding date, we had to scramble to find a new reception venue because of the new COVID gathering restrictions in DC. Stephanie found us the perfect replacement venue that fulfilled all of our requirements. She coordinated with all of our vendors and helped us find last minute catering. She even helped arrange transportation for all of our guests. We literally could not have pulled off the wedding without them. Stephanie and her team are professional, capable, friendly, easy to communicate with, and detail-oriented. They are so on top of everything, and no detail was overlooked. The week leading up to the wedding, she made us a 10 page detailed wedding day schedule. On the wedding day, Stephanie and her team took care of EVERYTHING. The wedding day flowed seamlessly. I was able to fully enjoy the wedding day all thanks to SRS events. My husband and I, and our family and friends are so impressed with SRS events. We wholeheartedly recommend them!

Ricardo Parra: To this day we continue to receive many compliments on how amazing our wedding was. We’ve even had other married couples tell us that if they’d do it again, they would want it to be the same as ours. The credit for all of this goes to Stephanie and SRS Events. We were overwhelmed with having to juggle planning the wedding and work; and we didn’t know any vendors nor venues. The best decision we made was hiring Stephanie since the beginning (around 9 months before the wedding). Since the first meeting we were immediately relieved. She guided us through the whole process with very detailed timelines and budget milestones. The wedding was amazing; my wife and I were able to focus on the important part…enjoying the day and having fun with our guests. We left everything else in Stephanie’s hands and not only was it beautiful; but it was also flawless. All her vendors were so great to work with and very accommodating. Our wedding day will forever remain as such a unique and cherishing day in our memories and in those of our guests; and we owe this to Stephanie. The best decision you can make is hiring her and her team. They do such a great job! Thank you for making our wedding day so memorable!

Stephanie Roa: Stephanie made our wedding day completely stress-free - executing our vision perfectly so that we could enjoy the day! We hired Stephanie as a day-of coordinator late into our wedding planning process - tired of having made so many decisions and having so many last-minute details to keep track of! Stephanie swooped in and made sure we were on-track for the big day. She was the perfect addition to our team - keeping the vendors to their timeline and making sure the day ran smoothly. Our vision was executed perfectly and I have no doubt that was because Stephanie was behind the scenes with her cheerful, organized personality making sure everything was "just right"! I cannot recommend Stephanie enough!!

Afan Haq: Very nice venue and staff. Save on uplighting cost by booking this venue. In house Audio and video as well. We added sound to accommodate number of people for your event.

A. Griffin Events: A versatile, chic new venue in the heart of DC. We love working with the team at The Schuyler who make it easy to plan corporate and social events and weddings.

GB Sharma: We have been looking for an event space for a while. The Schuyler was perfect. State-of-the-art technology, clean, and centrally located. I was more surprised by all the safety measures they are taking ( in light of covid-19) prior to / post each event. I definitely would recommend Schuyler.

Stephanie Miles: Stunning place I attended a wedding here and it was amazing venue is HUGE with a bar downstairs and a 2nd floor overlooking the ballroom

Michael Givens: Stunning space! Unbeatable location! Excited to start planning my event at the newest venue in DC!

Hiren Dhamsania: Marriage ceremony ,we are so enjoy this day.

Nikki: Beautiful and enjoyed the washback!

Nicole Herrmann: Eddie was fantastic to work with as our wedding coordinator. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with so much valuable guidance as we planned our big day. He was always available and very responsive to our questions and helped us work through any issues with our vendors. Our wedding day was executed seamlessly with Eddie and he was our biggest advocate and support throughout the planning process – from the first day we reached out to Impact Collective and even now post-wedding, he is still available as we close things out and tie up loose ends. Highly recommend Eddie and his team for your wedding or other event.

Marshall & Nikki: Eddie was a great wedding coordinator. He was by our side from start to beyond the finish line helping us with details big and small as we planned our wedding. He was always available to provide advice or guidance when dealing with vendors or other aspects of the wedding planning. The tools provided by Impact Collective to help plan the wedding were also incredibly valuable to keep you organized and on track towards the big day. Would highly recommend Eddie and his team for your wedding or other event planning.

Noel Domi: IMPACT Collective was the first wedding expense we made and easily one of the best. Eddie Fam and IMPACT worked their magic right off the bat and were able to negotiate down the proposals from venues. From there, we worked with Eddie and the other IMPACT associates to finalize the other wedding details. They’re well connected in DC so finding vendors was easy and we were able to finalize our vendor contracts within a few months. Eddie and his team were in constant contact with us for over a year and we scheduled a minimum of one call per month to ensure everything was timely, which it always. IMPACT was also extremely responsive and addressed our concerns at all hours of the day even for things that were not pressing. Eddie also handled all the matters in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding weekend, so we only handled minor details ourselves – which was already stressful so I couldn’t imagine having to do any more than that. The day of the wedding, he was incredibly helpful, coordinated all communications with the venue and vendors, and ensured everything ran timely and smoothly – it did. I highly recommend IMPACT for couples getting married and looking for a team that will really cater to you as a couple and work to make your wedding vision a reality.

Jillian Brooks: Recently, I was at a wedding that was organized by IMPACT Collective. It was a reception event for a couple that got married in September 2020 and had had to push back the party aspect of their wedding multiple times due to COVID. The night went off without a hitch and Eddie played a huge part in the success of the event. He and his staff were organized, welcoming, and friendly. They were constantly checking in with the bride, groom, and guests to see if there was anything that they needed. It was great to see an event planner with such attention to detail and genuine care for his clients. Thanks to IMPACT, the couple was able to finally get the reception that they deserved.

Jessica Avery: Eddie and the IMPACT Team were incredible! From their helpful online planning portal to their expert knowledge in-person, our wedding day went off without a hitch! They were right there when we needed them and everything ran so in smoothly. Throughout the planning process, we felt heard and supported. We could not have made it through the planning process or wedding day without them. Thank you so much!

Kathryn Powell: For me, working with Eddie really started in 2011 when I interned for him and what is today, Impact Collective. Fast forward to my long-awaited engagement, when choosing him and the Impact team as my planners was a no-brainer. Eddie and his team of rockstars made the entire process so fun and easy! They listened to our vision for a non-traditional reception only and made it come to life, in a brand new space!! I can’t thank them enough for organizing all the vendor information, keeping us on top of tasks, figuring out the perfect event layout and timeline, and ultimately helping us pull off the most fun party we’ve ever been to, let alone hosted. I may be biased but you HAVE to go with Impact Collective - you won’t regret it!!

Kelly Maloney: Jeannette and the entire EVOKE team made the planning process easy and enjoyable from day 1. Jeannette was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the wedding industry and navigated vendor negotiations seamlessly. From managing vendors to coordinating all elements of our big day, the team poured their heart and soul into our wedding and went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. EVOKE’s innovative perspective and unmatched creativity meant no detail was overlooked! Beyond their unbelievable design skills and impeccable organization, EVOKE’s positive energy and warmth made me feel like I was part of their family. If there were any glitches on the day of our wedding, I certainly didn’t know about them. The EVOKE team was discrete when appropriate, yet very visible when needed. Every bride wants a seamless, anxiety-free wedding day, and EVOKE certainly delivered, with smiles on their faces the whole time.

Lauren Lee Favreau: Our Queen Maestro: Stephanie Economides & Evoke Team Any event is difficult to plan. A wedding is arguably the mother of all events. There are a million decisions to make, endless and easily overlooked details, countless moving parts that all need to follow a strict timeline, and then even with everything obsessively crafted into a plan, the execution requires a composed maestro to pull off seamlessly. Our maestro was Stephanie and she was perfection. Planning From the first phone meeting, to the first in person meeting, we knew we were in exceptional hands. I knew the colors, and a general theme. I hadn’t planned out every detail and cringed at the thought of creating a vision board, I just knew what I liked and didn’t like. I needed someone to present options to evoke the overall feel of what I wanted, without overwhelming me with catalogs of vague choices. I didn’t know what I didn’t know, I’m not in the entertainment industry or network, so I needed a guide to help direct me to what I loved. Timeline Stephanie was our second wedding coordinator, but she stepped in without missing a beat a few months into the process. She quickly established a new working timeline and kept us on track. Her communication was exceptional, with a ready response to any pressing question. She kept a well paced timeline that prevented and avoided any pitfalls. Vendors Part of what you get with Stephanie is not only an amazing, creative soul, but her connections. She introduced us to her top notch vendor list that encompassed every aspect of a wedding. This access could have been a double edged sword as the exceptional list also comes with sometimes exceptional additions to the budget line. However, we had already listed our priorities and our expected budget, and Stephanie expertly guided us to smartly spending where it had the most impact. We have continued to use her vendors for post wedding life events. The Budget The budget can be a significant source of consternation, but Stephanie made it feel easy. Part of the stress with the budget is the sudden appearance of unanticipated costs or the uncertainty of fixed costs. We started out without a line by line budget, with a range dedicated to each budget. It was updated frequently and made clear exactly what to expect. Stephanie readily rolled with our selections, and fostered a comfortable, unpressured climate during these potential high stress decisions. Stress Management Another one of Stephanie’s super powers is her kind, humble approach with her brides. She was ALWAYS there and picked up on any sign of becoming overwhelmed. My phone would ring and I would hear a supportive “Hey, how are you doing…”, and it always fizzled whatever anxiety was bubbling. She makes you laugh and brings you back to the moment of the true purpose of the day - marrying and celebrating your person. The Day Of Stephanie was a ninja genius, a ninjenius. In other words, she and her exceptional team were everywhere, yet invisible. One member of the team would scout the next 2 steps, while Stephanie would anticipate the next 4 steps while expertly handling the immediate event. There was seamless communication among the Evoke team as they worked in the shadows to facilitate every nuance of the day. One of the veteran bridesmaids of 15 weddings commented that it was the most seamless wedding they had been to. This was all due to Stephanie and Evoke’s expert direction. As a bride, I was free to be perfectly present in the moment, and engaged with all of our loved ones. We really wanted the wedding to be a thank you to all our friends and family for joining us for the occasion. Stephanie went above and beyond to make that wish a reality. Even as lengthy as this review is, there are a dozen things I haven’t mentioned that I could go on and on about. If you have the fortune of having Stephanie on your team, you won’t regret it.

Toya: Andrea is simply outstanding. From the champagne pairing recommendations, to helping us select a photographer within budget, no detail was overlooked. Andrea was highly professional, answered ALL my questions (which I had a lot of) and was prompt in her communication — and it was all for a VERY reasonable cost. I couldn’t have asked for a better event planner for our surprise anniversary picnic. We will absolutely utilize her event planning services in the future. You’re the best Andrea; THANK YOU!!!

Yesenia Sandoval: I LOVED my experience with Picnic and Unwind! The owner, Andrea, was very professional and accommodated our needs. She arranged the most perfect picnic for a girls’ date with all my friends. The picnic table and setting was gorgeous, as was the charcuterie, and flower arrangements. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to have a luxury picnic! It was also wonderful knowing I was supporting a Latina owned business.

Chynne Hughson: I recently contacted Picnic & Unwind to host a birthday lunch for my best friend. Amazing experience! They went above and beyond to accommodate us and were very patient and flexible while we worked through the plans. The picnic itself was absolutely lovely-perfectly setup, and the food (omg) was delicious. I will absolutely be using their services in the future and I’m so glad we came across their page

Maricela H.: IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!! Better than expected. I loved how professional and punctual they were. Lots of attention to detail. Easy to work with! I definitely plan to use them again and would HIGHLY recommend!

Arianne Haydel: Picnic & Unwind went above and beyond to make sure that I had an amazing birthday!! I was able to share my vision and it came to life. Andrea made sure that the day was memorable. She was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Picnic & Unwind if you are looking to book a picnic!

Sus O: I went to the DC location and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!! Since I’ve started watching the show, all I’ve ever wanted was to step into the TV screen and be a part of the show; and this experience allowed me to do just that!!! The ambiance, the performances, the staff, the outfits, the musicians, the photo ops, the Queen!!!! Everything was spot on!!! I literally felt like I was in that century! Worth every penny!! Put in some effort on your outfits & dress up like the 1800s, dance the night away, & maybe you might end up being chosen as the Diamond of the ball like I did!!! 😃😃 Even if I wasn’t chosen, the experience itself was magnificent & a dream come!!!

Purplelover 36: Dearest Readers, This night was soo magical. A lot of great picture opportunities. What a wonderful way to be immersed in the world of Bridgerton. The Lady Bridgerton drink was delicious! You have to try it. The Queens entrance was grand and I loved it. The ballroom dances were also amazing. My friends want to go now so looks like I will be returning soon. Any reason to dress up and have a great time.

Carolyn K: Great experience, horrible location. I understand they needed a large area to have the event in, but this is in one of the worst areas of dc. The event was fun. It has a ton of photo opportunities, and the actors did a lot to engage the crowd. The main couple actors were very realistic, and looked like the characters.

Alysia DesCoteaux Guin: Such an incredible experience for an incredible show! It was so fun getting to dress up and be immersed into the regency era. The dances they taught were so fun, the people we did the experience with were so kind and courteous to one another as to not ruin anyone else’s time and the actors were fantastic. Highly recommend!

Katarina Vercelli: Had a great time with friends and loved the performances. Photo ops abound, but the night was sold out and lines were long enough that you couldn’t try everything before they nudged you into the ballroom and closed off the interactive space. I would gladly pay $5-10 more per ticket if they capped ticket sales at a lower number so lines for everything weren’t as crazy. Alternately, increase the time to interact first before performances started. This also would be good considering the venue is in the middle of nowhere in NE and can be tricky to get to considering DC commuting delays. Drinks, while good, were expensive. Especially considering you’re there for a while. A good first round of things for sure. I would love to see this programme run longer into summer if they made some updates.

Tommy Ricker: We got me VIP tickets to this event. We drove 5 hours for it and it was everything and more. The actors are amazing and everyone was so pleasant! They were very inviting and fun. The experience is amazing there is so much I do recommend getting there earlier than later to be able to experience each and every thing. Also eat before if hungry lol vip gets you a free glass of champagne and seats up in the stands as well as right away jump the line going in. Recommend!

Alicia Tate: I was transported back to 1813 during this 1.5 hours experience. I would do this again and again. I laughed and danced while drinking a deliciously strong drink. I wore an amazing dress I would never have had a chance to wear otherwise, and I heard lots of other patrons saying the same; the costumes are the best part. An absolute must experience.

Preston Ross: It’s a beautiful and historic campus right in the heart of DC. The work we do there is top notch and vital for progress.

Gurpreet Singh: I visited here as International Visitor in June 26th in 1996 met Lula Rodriguez, Director of international Visitors, Ms Azza Zaki Program Officer Group Project Division. Mr Mark Fallow, Program Officer. Ms Wendi Lhart, Program Associate.

Cherie Moye: Beautiful place for weddings baby showers business meetings anything of that nature beautiful venue

Chris Nicoletti: Fantastic place for a wedding and reception

Cecilia Uriona: Gorgeous house, the Meridian team is amazing as well

David Berman: The Ritz Carlton in Washington DC is one of the best hotels I have ever been to! The people who work there are so nice and welcoming. It is a hard place to not love. I personally loved my room. My room came with 2 bathrooms, A enclosed bedroom, and a bar area along with a dinner area. It was the height of luxury. The restaurant there was called the Quadrant. They had some of the best service I have ever had at a hotel restaurant. The food came in huge portions and looked spectacular. Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience there and I know that if any of you guys go there you will too! David Berman Public Space Rating Co. 2021-2022 Chief Rating Officer

Tammy Trungadi: My first time at the Ritz Carlton! It was so beautiful and my stay was fabulous! Maggie, a member from the staff, was so kind to me. She personally brought me carafe of coffee to my room! I felt like a princess! Room was spacious, beautiful and everything you possibly could need for a restful and relaxing stay!

Candy Be: Stayed for 4 nights. Mo at the Concierge desk and John at the restaurant coordinated cocktails one night and dinner another night for our large group. Mirna with room service was so friendly. Overall a pleasant stay.

James S: This band is AWESOME!!!! You will not be disappointed. They’re also extremely professional and great to work with. Rebecca, the manage, is a delight, and works very diligently to ensure you get what you want and when you want it. They’re excellent about sticking to the schedule, and they’re also very accommodating. In terms of the talent, they are top notch. Singers and instrumentalists are excellent musicians, and give each performance their all. I cannot express how grateful I am to this wonderful group of people who made my wedding that much more special.

Shannonn Alston (L A T T E): Lucy Black Entertainment is the way to go when planning your wedding or any other social activities!! Ray-shun as the soloist and the four string quartet elevated my ceremony to whole new level. Rayshun’s rendition of Brian McKnight’s “Still In Love”, had many of my guests to include myself and my husband in tears - the sheer emotion Rayshun exuded was everything!!!!

SG3 Events: Lucy Black Entertainment is the BEST in the game!! They do not just deliver entertainment, they deliver an experience that is curated to your specific event needs. Rebecca and Lauren are such a joy to work with! So easy to talk to and they listen to your needs and come up with the best ideas to make it a memorable experience. Music was one of the most important elements for my client’s wedding and they delivered above and beyond. They created custom arrangements for the ceremony and timed it so perfectly as she walked down the aisle, it was magical!! And the energy throughout the cocktail hour was exactly what the couple envisioned, and I received compliments throughout the evening from guests and family at the wedding. The entire Lucy Black team were extremely accommodating, professional, personable, and soooo talented! Everything was PERFECT and I cannot wait to work with them again and again!! I highly recommend them for your wedding or special event, you will be so glad to have them!

HK: Enjoyed all of the menus we ordered. Rose’s Luxury is a smart creative restaurant- not using any unheard or arcane ingredients or recipe, it effortlessly creates a new combination of tastes. The way it’s priced is hard to understand ($85 per person prefix for dinner regardless of what you order) and may make it relatively more expensive for some combination of dishes. Other than that, food and service was fantastic.

Andrea Bronstein: This was my first time at a Michelin star restaurant and it was an amazing experience. I booked the garden bar area mistakenly thinking it was just for the garden area in general and I’d have a table so I was disappointed when I was seated but it ended up being a great experience. Josh, the bartender, was really personable and knowledgeable and my fiancé and I really enjoyed chatting with him. The food was really good, especially the steak and eggs dish.

Megan Martinez: We loved Rose’s Luxury! Our waiter was extremely nice. The whole staff was super friendly. We got to try 6 dishes since we were a party of three. The lychee salad is a must. The cabbage and chicken were also extremely delicious. We got two deserts and a single coffee French press. They brought us a special tart for my sister since it was her birthday! At the end I was so touched to get a gift at the end of the meal which was a pasta and spice set to make at home!

Carolyn Zacharias: I came in nervously as a solo dinner and ate at the bar - I was immediately greeted by a warm and welcoming staff - from the host to each server explaining the dishes. John and Harley at the bar took excellent care of me through the creation of delicious drinks and perfect recommendations for food. I had the lychee and pork salad which at first glance seemed like a creation of mismatched ingredients, it was both refreshing and hearty. In addition I tried the leek pasta and the soy glazed chicken, both dishes I highly recommend as they are both comforting and creative!

Kristy Brad: My parents hosted our engagement party at L2 and couldn’t have been happier with how the night went. The food and drinks were delicious and our guests raved about the hors d’oeuvres. The ambiance was very unique, yet intimate. The prices were actually incredibly reasonable and they provided us with a CD of lounge music free of charge and helped us with the acoustics when we needed a microphone. We had a blast and it was the perfect way to kick off our engagement!