Venue Spotlight: Daughters of the American Revolution

July 29, 2021

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 DAR images? Check out this gallery.

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

Thank you to Megan and Damien for their 5 star review! We loved flowering and coordinating their beautiful wedding day at St. Francis Hall! ⁣
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“We were so lucky that we found Petal`s Edge. Gorgeous flowers and we hired Gerry for her super talented day of wedding coordination. Planning a wedding is hard but Petal`s Edge made it easy. Beyond super beautiful florals that really elevated our day and made it special, it was such a huge help that any time I was stuck in the planning process, Gerry answered any question I had. Her professionalism and capabilities are simply unmatched. She knows everything about venues, vendors and more inside and out. Meetings to see your floral designs are super smooth. Petal`s Edge will write your contract super fast and easily helped us amend it. The day of the wedding couldn`t have been more perfect. It was so easy and fun. Petal`s Edge set everything up perfectly and make sure it ran smoothly. The florals were so beautiful!! I loved all of the details, from a stunning bridal bouquet, posies for moms and grandmas, framing the posters with eucalyptus, to gorgeous multicolored petals down the aisle. Our guests were so comfortable and well taken care of the whole night. Petal`s Edge really took the rustic/classic vision I had in mind and made it a gorgeous reality.”⁣
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📍 @stfrancishall⁣
🍽 @pigsbbq⁣
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto⁣
💐 📋 @petalsedgedc

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Thank you to Megan and Damien for their 5 star review! We loved flowering and coordinating their beautiful wedding day at St. Francis Hall! ⁣
⁣
“We were so lucky that we found Petal's Edge. Gorgeous flowers and we hired Gerry for her super talented day of wedding coordination. Planning a wedding is hard but Petal's Edge made it easy. Beyond super beautiful florals that really elevated our day and made it special, it was such a huge help that any time I was stuck in the planning process, Gerry answered any question I had. Her professionalism and capabilities are simply unmatched. She knows everything about venues, vendors and more inside and out. Meetings to see your floral designs are super smooth. Petal's Edge will write your contract super fast and easily helped us amend it. The day of the wedding couldn't have been more perfect. It was so easy and fun. Petal's Edge set everything up perfectly and make sure it ran smoothly. The florals were so beautiful!! I loved all of the details, from a stunning bridal bouquet, posies for moms and grandmas, framing the posters with eucalyptus, to gorgeous multicolored petals down the aisle. Our guests were so comfortable and well taken care of the whole night. Petal's Edge really took the rustic/classic vision I had in mind and made it a gorgeous reality.”⁣
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📍 @stfrancishall⁣
🍽 @pigsbbq⁣
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto⁣
💐 📋 @petalsedgedc

Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

📍 @unionmarketdc Dock 5
📷 @juliette_fradin_photography @anne_scherrer
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Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

📍 @unionmarketdc Dock 5
📷 @juliette_fradin_photography @anne_scherrer
🍽️ occasionscaterers
@drapekings

#dock5wedding #dock5 #autoshopwedding
#unionmarketwedding #virginiaweddingflorist
#luxuryweddingflorist #springweddingflowers
#stylemeprettyweddings #washingtondcwedding
#washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist
#washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

Amanda & Matt`s District Winery wedding was filled with lush greenery - a fresh turn on a winder wedding to bring the outdoors in. A hanging greenery focal point created the perfect backdrop for the happy couple - both for the ceremony and then the head table. Amanda shared the kindest review following the wedding: ⁣
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“Magical. Ethereal. Breathtaking. Gerry and her team transformed District Wintery into a magical winter wonderland. Our theme was icy blue winter and the flowers, ceiling and stairwell installation were on point!”⁣
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📍 @districtwinery⁣
📷 @darcytroutmanphotograpy⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Amanda & Matt's District Winery wedding was filled with lush greenery - a fresh turn on a winder wedding to bring the outdoors in. A hanging greenery focal point created the perfect backdrop for the happy couple - both for the ceremony and then the head table. Amanda shared the kindest review following the wedding: ⁣
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“Magical. Ethereal. Breathtaking. Gerry and her team transformed District Wintery into a magical winter wonderland. Our theme was icy blue winter and the flowers, ceiling and stairwell installation were on point!”⁣
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📍 @districtwinery⁣
📷 @darcytroutmanphotograpy⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

Not all green and white floral palettes are created equal. This one here will NEVER go out of style and is truly as timeless as they come! Magnolia, eucalyptus, rosemary, and delicate touches of white… Add velvet linens and gold touches, and we’re smitten... 😍

📍 @meridianhouse
🍽️ @welldunncatering
📷 @nessakphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @leahmariedavenport

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Not all green and white floral palettes are created equal. This one here will NEVER go out of style and is truly as timeless as they come! Magnolia, eucalyptus, rosemary, and delicate touches of white… Add velvet linens and gold touches, and we’re smitten... 😍

📍 @meridianhouse
🍽️ @welldunncatering
📷 @nessakphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @leahmariedavenport

#meridianhouse #meridianhousewedding #gardenwedding #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist #virginiaflorist #marylandflorist #luxuryweddingflorist #washingtonianweddings #dmvweddingflorist

A wedding in an art gallery deserves florals that are a work of art, as well! The towering floral pieces we designed for Jen and Doug’s wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts blended the clean, modern lines of calla lilies with the texture and color of larkspur, stock and snapdragons to elevate the design of their beautiful wedding at the museum.

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
🍽 @occasionscaterers
📷 @erinkelleherphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
💡 @digitallightning
📋 @smevents

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A wedding in an art gallery deserves florals that are a work of art, as well! The towering floral pieces we designed for Jen and Doug’s wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts blended the clean, modern lines of calla lilies with the texture and color of larkspur, stock and snapdragons to elevate the design of their beautiful wedding at the museum.

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
🍽 @occasionscaterers
📷 @erinkelleherphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
💡 @digitallightning
📋 @smevents

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

We’ve had our share of Irish-inspired wedding, but on a day celebrating green is only felt right to throw it back to Emily & Menachem’s green-filled wedding at Potomac View Terrace. The wedding quite literally brought nature to the forefront of its design. From stately trees lining the ceremony space, to potted ivy plants for cocktail hour decor, and lush greenery garland runners and tall camellia branch designs for the reception, we’re pretty sure an Irish leprechaun would approve! 🍀

📍 @potomacviewterrace
🍽 @occasionscaterers
📷 @greggibsonweddings
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @smevents

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