Venue Spotlight: Daughters of the American Revolution

Located at 1776 D St., NW, within walking distance fo the White House, the headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution offers an array of stunning spaces that can be used for a wedding ceremony and reception.

About

Commonly known as DAR, the venue features the headquarters offices, a museum, and library. The most popular space, the O’Byrne Gallery, features a barreled ceiling, a herringbone hardwood floor, and original rams-head sconces. The adjacent Portico offers breathtaking views of the Washington monument.

Location: Adjacent to the Ellipse

Capacity:

O’Byrne Gallery – 140 seated

Library – 130 seated

Constitution Hall lobby – 700 seated

Pro Tips

Color in any palette – even greenery! – really pops in the O’Byrne Gallery. For dinner’s in the library, embrace the table lamps (which don’t move!). DAR is not necessarily a small space, but it isn’t an expansive one either. If your guest list permits, create a long table along the center with tall arrangements to take advantage of the height. Talk about maximum drama AND maximum intimacy!

Altar arrangements at wedding at Daughters of the American Revolution ceremony.

Photo by Emily Clack

Pops of pink for the DAR wedding ceremony

Photo by Lisa Boggs Photography

Photo by Southerly Studios

Photo by Bonnie Sen

Wedding at Daughters of the American Revolution

Photo by Emily Clack

Photo by Emily Clack

Photo by Michelle Lindsay

Purple and green centerpiece flowers for DAR Constitution Hall wedding in Washington, DC

Photo by K. Thompson Photography

Fireplace mantel at DAR Constitution Hall with flowers

Photo by K. Thompson Photography

Photos by Steve & Jane

Photos by Steve & Jane

Petal's Edge DC | Washington DC Wedding Florist | Wedding Table Centerpieces | Alexandria, Virginia

Photo by Greg Gibson

Photo by K. Thompson Photography

Want to see more images of weddings at the Daughters of the American Revolution? Check out this gallery.

Searching for a floral designer in DC to translate your vision for your DAR wedding into flowers? Contact us today!

Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

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💐 @petalsedgedc

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Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

📍 @eventsatandersonhouse
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
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What we loved about Kortni & Aaron`s wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
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A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It`s about what you pair it with.⁣
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📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

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Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
⁣
What we loved about Kortni & Aaron's wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
⁣
A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It's about what you pair it with.⁣
⁣
📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

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The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

One of the easiest ways to make a ballroom feel dynamic is to stop making every table look the same.⁣
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For Michelle & Sam`s wedding at the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont, we mixed tall centerpieces with lower garden-style arrangements, creating variation throughout the room and giving the eye somewhere new to land at every turn.⁣
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But the tables weren`t carrying the design on their own. A flower-filled garland stretched the length of the head table. Greenery-clad columns framed the colonnade and dance floor throughout the evening. Together, those larger elements helped anchor the room while the centerpieces added rhythm and movement.⁣
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Different heights. Different focal points. One cohesive design.⁣
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📍@fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @lr_eventsdc

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One of the easiest ways to make a ballroom feel dynamic is to stop making every table look the same.⁣
⁣
For Michelle & Sam's wedding at the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont, we mixed tall centerpieces with lower garden-style arrangements, creating variation throughout the room and giving the eye somewhere new to land at every turn.⁣
⁣
But the tables weren't carrying the design on their own. A flower-filled garland stretched the length of the head table. Greenery-clad columns framed the colonnade and dance floor throughout the evening. Together, those larger elements helped anchor the room while the centerpieces added rhythm and movement.⁣
⁣
Different heights. Different focal points. One cohesive design.⁣
⁣
📍@fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @lr_eventsdc

Pretty in pink.⁣pink 💕
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📍@stfrancishall & St. Alban`s Church⁣
📷 @roephoto⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

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Pretty in pink.⁣pink 💕
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📍@stfrancishall & St. Alban's Church⁣
📷 @roephoto⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

Twenty years in business means there are people whose stories become part of yours.

When former Petal’s Edge designer Bree got married in Hendersonville, North Carolina, we knew we wanted to more than just present. So we loaded up supplies, traveled south, turned an Airbnb into a temporary design studio, sourced flowers from a local wholesaler (hats off to Coward Wholesale Flowers for being so helpful in addition to our local ride or die @potomacfloralwholesale), and spent the week creating wedding flowers far from home.

It’s not every day that a florist gets to design for one of their own. The miles, logistics, and long days were worth it to celebrate someone who spent years helping create beautiful weddings for others.

This time, it was Bree’s turn, and we couldn’t be happier.

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📷 @karenbolesphotography
🍽️ @828takenbake
💐 @petalsedgedc
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