Our venue spotlight continues this week with Anderson House. This gorgeous Beaux Arts masterpiece is a stunning wedding venue in Dupont Circle. It’s not exactly hidden, but more than one person I know has wondered what was behind the imposing facade.
About
Designed by the firm of Little and Browne of Boston, the building was completed In the spring of 1905, and immediately took its place as one of our capital city’s most fashionable mansions. The Florentine-style villa served as the winter residence of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife Isabel, an author. Upon Anderson’s death, his widow gifted the building and its contents to the Society of the Cincinnati, which uses it as its headquarters and a museum today.
From the moment you walk up to Anderson House, the gilded age mansion captures one’s attention. From the impressive front drive, to carved wood walls, gilded paper mache ceilings, ornate iron staircases, art-filled galleries, intricate marble floors and a delightful garden, many incredible elements fill the space. It has very quickly become one of our favorite venues in the city.
Location: Dupont Circle
Capacity:
Up to 170 seated guests for reception and seated dinner.
130 seated comfortably in one room.
Pro Tips:
While ornate and classic, Anderson House is still largely neutral in scheme. It gives couples ample opportunity to play the space up in a way that suits their style. We love a bold fall palette or a bright spring one to really enliven the space and bring in the style of the season. There are so many stunning features, from the entry to the fireplace mantle to the pool outside. Adding little extra touches to these areas will make your guests think you thought of everything!
Want to see some more Anderson House weddings? Check out Southern Gothic wedding | Classic Wedding at Anderson House | Luxe Cocktail Reception Wedding
