Venue Spotlight: District Winery

Each week, we have been sharing some of our favorite places for wedding in Washington, DC to help you narrow down your search. This week we take you to District Winery wedding venue. Virginia boasts a number of picturesque wineries, but did you know? You can have that winery aesthetic right here in Washington, DC.

Bride and groom walk up the aisle after the wedding ceremony

Photo by Two of Us Wedding Photography

About

Located at 385 Water Street, SE in the Navy Yard neighborhood, District Winery is the first commercial winery in Washington, DC. The sophisticated, waterfront wedding venue features floor to ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace and a stunning river view. And ooh la la, is the view to die for!

Capacity: up to 200 guests

Pro Tips:

We love to see lots of greenery in the space to complement the rustic, winery vibe. Go a little wild with a lush ceiling treatment of smilax or suspended candles. Suspended anything really! It’s a space with a wealth of hanging points making it easy to hang from.

Decorate the stairway entry in a way that really wows guests as they arrive. You can choose between the entrance staircase on the first level or concentrate your efforts on the second flight from mezzanine to third floor. The long tables included in the venue’s family style service feature stunning table stops. It looks fabulous with garland or lots of candles, but the tables are ultimately quite narrow, making the idea of investing your decor in order to invest in augmenting the venue itself more of a unique opportunity than at many other venues.

Same sex couple on staircase at District Winery wedding venue

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Ceremony at District Winery wedding venue with ceiling installation and wine barrel flowers

Shawnee Custalow

Bride with her trendy blush and burgundy bouquet in front of wine barrels at District Winery

Photo by Two of Us Wedding Photography

Wedding portrait in barrel room at District Winery

Photo by Whole Heart Studios

Photo by Whole Heart Studios

District Winery wedding venue table with garland

Photo by Whole Heart Studios

Sweetheart table with Hawaiin King and Queen chairs

Photo by Kir Tuben

Photo by Kir Tuben

Want to see more District Winery wedding venue nuptials? Check out this gallery.

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

Oh the places we go! Working inside Folger Shakespeare Library is such a full circle moment for me. I once worked in art museums, so being back in a space like this (now with flowers?!) just makes me so happy. Truly honored to be part of this Friday’s gala 💫 , but in the meantime, here’s a throwback to last year’s event!

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Oh the places we go! Working inside Folger Shakespeare Library is such a full circle moment for me. I once worked in art museums, so being back in a space like this (now with flowers?!) just makes me so happy. Truly honored to be part of this Friday’s gala 💫 , but in the meantime, here’s a throwback to last year’s event!

📍 @folgerlibrary
📷 @elmanstudio
🍽️ @designcuisine
🪑 @dcreventrentals
⛺️ @curatedeventsdmv
💡 @4wall
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @thesidelobby

Time is not a florist’s friend. From the time this ever so perishable product arrives to when we set things up in meager timelines while dodging people - not to mention waiting for others to finish their part before we can start ours… Let’s just say it’s a challenge, but one we meet head on each week with ingenuity. Planning, pre-planning and even more planning. It’s not always sexy but it gets the job done.

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Cover 📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

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Time is not a florist’s friend. From the time this ever so perishable product arrives to when we set things up in meager timelines while dodging people - not to mention waiting for others to finish their part before we can start ours… Let’s just say it’s a challenge, but one we meet head on each week with ingenuity. Planning, pre-planning and even more planning. It’s not always sexy but it gets the job done.

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
Cover 📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

Winter weddings just hit different. 🥹

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📷 @lavish.photography_wed
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Winter weddings just hit different. 🥹

📍 @theatriumatmeadowlark @meadowlarkbotanicalgardens
📷 @lavish.photography_wed
💐 @petalsedgedc

Alexandra & Brian’s wedding at River Farm had that early summer, just-gathered feeling that never tries too hard but still feels completely considered. The palette stayed soft. Think pastel wildflowers with a little movement, nothing too tight or overly styled. Everything felt natural to the setting.⁣
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The ceremony unfolded under the big tree with an arch that felt like it had grown there, loose and garden-inspired in shades of pale pink, light blue, cream, and lavender. It set the tone for the entire day.⁣
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For the reception, long tables were filled all the way down with milk glass, blue mason jars, and pieces of depression glass, each one holding a slightly different mix of flowers. It created that full, abundant look that makes a space feel warm and inviting, while still leaving room for everything the evening needed to hold.⁣
Personal, relaxed, and quietly layered in a way that lets the setting - and the people in it - shine.⁣
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🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

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Alexandra & Brian’s wedding at River Farm had that early summer, just-gathered feeling that never tries too hard but still feels completely considered. The palette stayed soft. Think pastel wildflowers with a little movement, nothing too tight or overly styled. Everything felt natural to the setting.⁣
⁣
The ceremony unfolded under the big tree with an arch that felt like it had grown there, loose and garden-inspired in shades of pale pink, light blue, cream, and lavender. It set the tone for the entire day.⁣
⁣
For the reception, long tables were filled all the way down with milk glass, blue mason jars, and pieces of depression glass, each one holding a slightly different mix of flowers. It created that full, abundant look that makes a space feel warm and inviting, while still leaving room for everything the evening needed to hold.⁣
Personal, relaxed, and quietly layered in a way that lets the setting - and the people in it - shine.⁣
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📍@riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

It’s planning season for the Scout Guide launch party, and we couldn’t be more excited. 💃🏻

Any guesses on what we’ll see this year? 🤔

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📷 @costola_photography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @cherryblossomeventsdc

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It’s planning season for the Scout Guide launch party, and we couldn’t be more excited. 💃🏻

Any guesses on what we’ll see this year? 🤔

@tsgalexandria
📍 @hotelheronalexandria
📷 @costola_photography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @cherryblossomeventsdc

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For Marina & Kosta’s wedding, the goal was to make the reception feel like a garden had quietly taken over the hall. We designed lush arrangements in peach, cream, and fresh greens that felt natural and abundant on the tables. Against the warm tones of the room and the glow of candlelight, the flowers softened the space and made the entire evening feel relaxed, welcoming, and full of life.⁣
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