Both my wife and I have worked in the wedding industry, so we know exactly what it looks like…read morebehind the scenes. I had been a fan of Something Vintage for many, many years, drawn to their unique inventory of bright colors, patterns, and textures. If I had a million dollars to spend on a wedding, it would all go to Something Vintage. Unfortunately, with our wedding being out of state and on a more reasonable budget, we decided that we'd splurge for one thing: napkins. But not just one kind of napkin. A different print for each of our reception tables, which would also each be adorned with a different tablecloth and centerpiece. These were a pivotal piece of decor to bring the room together. We couldn't be more thrilled with how our tables came together, and how much personality the napkins showed. Let this be your sign that the little things matter!!

Something Vintage made linen rentals smooth and fun for our wedding. The wishlist function on the…read morewebsite allows for easy and clear order creation and invoicing. We also got a linen "tasting" so we could look at our selections at home before committing to the order. So handy! We are local and weren't getting any large pieces, so we chose the pick-up option and the staff at the warehouse were quick and helpful. The linens were clean, and came flat-packed a pre-pressed for easy setup. Not only are Something Vintage's linens beautiful, unique, and high quality, but their customer service is top-notch. We had a bit of a scare regarding the color and number of linens we picked up and they got right on fixing the issue and making us feel at ease. They might just say this to all the couples, but the event coordinator at our venue said the place settings were some of the best she'd ever worked with. Much credit goes to Something Vintage for their excellent inventory and their commitment to customer service. Highly recommended for weddings and events in the DMV that are looking for a splash of color! Photos courtesy of https://vnessphotography.com/

We chose Friends Meeting of Washington for our micro wedding and had a wonderful experience. Brian…read morewas so helpful from the start, answering all my email questions and letting me come view of the location multiple times. We reserved the living room space for our small ceremony. On the day of, staff member, Aaron, immediately greeted us and made us feel so welcome. He went over the space, restroom to use, and the setup. All the chairs were already set-up and they asked if we needed anything else. Our ceremony went smoothly and was everything we wanted. After, we took pictures outside in their garden, which was the perfect setting for our couple pictures. I am so happy I found this wedding venue. Their prices are extremely affordable with elopement/micro-wedding packages to full service wedding packages. They were great to work with and I definitely recommend them if you're looking for a classic and affordable wedding location in DC! Thank you Brian, Aaron, and Friends meeting of Washington for making our wedding day so special!

What, a listing but no reviews? I first learned of this Quaker meetinghouse via a tourist map, and…read moreI would often walk by it when I was exploring around Dupont Circle and Kalorama. The stone meetinghouse was built in 1932 by a wealthy friend of President Herbert Hoover, and Hoover did attend Meeting here when he was president. There's a lovely garden space behind a wrought iron fence. If the gates are open, pass through the garden. If you're lucky the large meeting room itself will be open, and you can enjoy the silence and the simple Quaker design and listen for the inner promptings of the spirit. See also: Spanish Steps

Yamal did an excellent job with our wedding. She worked with our budget, and her personal service…read morebefore, on, and after the wedding day was above and beyond. She has a great eye for decorating. We had to change our original plans due to the COVID pandemic, and she helped make it a very special day for us. I would definitely recommend her services.

Yamal Events was the BEST decision we could have ever made for an event planner & designer for our…read morewedding in June. All the design elements were beyond our dreams, I had the bride glow for weeks thereafter. All elements were planned and executed for our outdoor wedding with the highest level of professionalism, reliability and amazing grace. Our day would have been so different without them. The tablescape: greenery flowing garland with flowers and vintage crystal and gold & crystal tabletop chandeliers were gorgeous. Our couples table was amazing as well. Amal and her staff made sure we felt this day was truly our day, Taking away so many levels of preparation and stress, made the day smooth as silk. Especially dealing with all the vendors and guest. Very attentive. The entire event was filled with extra touches including the cake table and buffet stations. The lighting was perfected from the ceremony to the ceremony at night. Even with the downpour of rain, the design elements were adjusted accordingly as if we planned it that way. Special touches and design elements were throughout from the bouquets, ceremony platform, water feature, gazebo/bar , tent dance floor/ & table designs. The two arch designs for the ceremony were flowing with cascading flowers and tulle. Made the ceremony so dreamy. Even the lanterns designed with lighting, cascading flowers and ribbons... In rating Yamal Events, the message appears WooHoo! As good as it gets! This is exactly how we felt, except, it was beyond good. Dreamy

I attended a birthday party that was beautifully laid out. I had to ask the birthday girl who the…read moredecorator was so I could use them for an upcoming event. Their attention to detail is immaculate. Their table pieces and color schemes is what initially captured my attention. Look forward to working with them.

I visited Culture house for a DC FRAY event. It was so beautiful and I honestly loved the space…read more They had a few games outside for patrons to play, the bartender was super sweet and the drinks were pretty good. A bit over priced, but I'm assuming people want to make their money back from Covid. I would love to see an exhibit here or something like that. I feel like it would be such a dope experience. But, I def had fun none the less. Parking was super easy to find and it was a pretty cool turnout. It's an amazing place to take photos. I'd def come again, just for that alone.

Free admission. Parking is located on the street. There is a parking lot behind the building, but…read morenot sure if it's free. This was my 1st time coming here. Always passes thru the building but never been inside. Coming inside, be ready to immerse yourself in art. There is 2 levels inside the building. It's very cool to walk around the different exhibits. Upstairs has this really cool stage with a nice backdrop. The building has a very retro appearance, but the art inside is really diverse with many different art. There is at least 1 staff present inside the building, but they are mostly there to answer any of your questions. If you come here, please know that photography is fine to be taken here. Not sure about private events / photo shoots. If you come here, it takes about an hour to see everything unless you move faster around the exhibits.

Working with Meg and the team at Fathom Gallery was nothing short of a dream come true. From start…read moreto finish, they were an absolute delight to work with and truly brought every part of my vision for my birthday dinner to life. The space itself is stunning the beautiful brick walls, gorgeous furniture, and large windows create such a warm, stylish, and inviting atmosphere. They also work directly with RSVP Catering, and that experience was just as amazing. Working with Casey and the RSVP team was seamless, and the food was absolutely incredible. Every single guest was raving about it! Everything came together perfectly, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I couldn't have imagined a better place (or team) to host such a special celebration. Highly, highly recommend!

Fathom was the perfect space for my 30th birthday celebration with about 40 friends. I am a…read moreprofessional events manager and wedding coordinator, so I have been in LOTS of different DC venues. Feathom is gorgeous and requires almost nothing at all to make it shine. Inside, the brick walls, sleek lounge furniture, professional lighting and big windows make the space feel chic and open. The rooftop is unmatched. Big boxwoods, string lights, flower boxes, professional sound system to set the vibe- it is perfection. My guests were absolutely blown away by every detail and shared that they, too, will soon be hosting their celebrations with Fathom. The space is designed for parties so the planning process is turnkey. They include printing of whatever photos you'd like for the gallery frames and ghost mirror, you simply share the files ahead. Their sound system is wired to have different sound levels in every room (including outside) and it's all easily controlled on an Ipad. You just share a public spotify playlist- could not be easier. There's a fun white board wall for which they provide colorful markers. Their team keeps the bulding clean and organized, and because they host so many events- they have small things you may have forgotten and are generous with offering them to you in a pinch. Emily and Grace are incredible to work with. They make the process easy, providing everything you need right from the start so there are no surprises or stresses in the planning. Ramiro worked our event and was exemplary- going above and beyond with set up, bar service, and break down. Plus, the owners are deeply charitable and support various non-profits in DC. It feels great knowing that a space this lovely is run by such lovely folx.

I am in awe of this place! It is so grand and beautiful. It makes me want to get married just to…read morehave my reception here. (A gal can dream, can't she?) If I won the Mega Millions (I did not - don't stalk me) I would throw a fabulous party here! I was here last night (Thanks be to Yelp) to attend the Pearls of Purpose signature gala event to celebrate the free, aware, inspired, and restored girl www.FAIRGirls.org which was held on the upper level. The guest speakers gave their speeches in the upstairs main area, not in the rotunda area, so acoustics were okay, but it was hard to see the speakers with everyone standing around. The room is spacious, so even with food tables and two bars, there was plenty of room to mingle for the 200+ guests. This is a great location tucked away on P street near 16th. Street parking nearby wasn't too bad either.

I had the pleasure of attending Kimberly S (formally V) & Robert S's wedding this past weekend and…read moretheir wonderful reception was held here. This venue is absolutely stunning! The architecture and the decor both outside and inside is classic and elegant. Cocktail hour was held in the boardrooms, as well as open bar. (Another open bar was held across the way) The rotunda had beautiful ceilings and was the perfect setting for the dancefloor. We were served dinner in the ballroom, which is located through sliding walls from the rotunda. There were a lot of photo-ops around the whole venue, such as: the library upstairs, the winding staircase leading to the rotunda, the steps leading into the huge wooden double doors of the Institute, and so much more! DC brides should definitely consider the Carnegie Institute as one of their wedding venues!

The Grand Carnegie Library as stated in the entrance is over 100 years old and was the library for…read moreall people. It's gone through many transformations and is now managed by Apple. After dark the building is lit up to the sidewalk & it is eye catching. The main floor is an Apple store with demonstration rooms. They have lots of salesman, security, and the newest products. Upstairs is a DC history Center with a lot of information about the former segregated city and displacement in 1966 during gentrification. There is a research center that was opened yet available only with reservations. In the basement there were photos about Andrew Carnegie's childhood and fortune from the steel business., He donated his fortune to construct 1,600+ libraries around the country with children's reading rooms & teacher resource centers opened to all. I was amazed at the changes in the square over the past 20 yrs.

Beautiful building. Literally stunning inside. You can get a deep connection of what libraries…read morewere built for and the vision Carnegie had. The docent above the Apple Store inside deserves a huge portion of praise. She did a short walk through of the history, gave me some great photo points and was the spark to what became a great day!