Venue Spotlight: Hotel Monaco DC

Venue Spotlight: Hotel Monaco DC
First look on the iconic Hotel Monaco staircase

When it comes to hosting a wedding to remember, we can’t think of many venues as memorable as the Hotel Monaco, located at 700 F Street, NW.

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Built in 1839 as the city’s original General Post Office it’s since been beautiful modernized to flawlessly merge hip and traditional. The ballroom boasts 20-foot ceilings, a grand dome and skylight that lets in natural light, and ornate decor with a bold, modern style. Sounds perfect, right? With the Portrait Gallery and Capitol One Arena within blocks of the hotel, there’s no doubt you’re in the heart of DC.

Before you even leave the building, for anyone who loves that classic, city feel, there are countless spaces in and around the hotel that make perfect backdrops for first looks, group photos and more. You can see why it’s one of Petal’s Edge’s favorite spots to say “I do”. In fact, we’ve done over 50 weddings at this venue alone – more than any other in town!

Location: Penn Quarter

Capacity: 200 with dance floor

Photo by Love Life Images
Adam Mason Photography
Photo by Love Life Images
Photo by Emily Blumberg
Pro Tips:

Ceremonies at the Hotel Monaco take place partially in the round, with guests seated on three sides of the grand dome and the bridal party’s entrance facing guests. Best seat in the house for everyone! It does make for a tricky aisle way, but we say embrace the columns in the rotunda and do something suspended! Our suspended chuppah is particularly popular, but for a more organic feel, draping greenery is equally at home in the space.

With tables situated around the central dome, receptions get an automatically intimate feel. We suggest filling the space with alternating tall and low designs to complement the natural architectural drama of the space. Have bigger decor goals in mind? Greenery winding up the central columns makes a transformative statement piece!

While we wouldn’t call the room dark, as an interior space, lots and lots of candles transform this venue into something truly romantic. More is more when it comes to candles here! Lighting is also a must-have.

Christina Joy Photograpy
Jen Harvey Photography
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Photo by Susie & Becky
Photo by Susie & Becky
Photo by Jen Cody
Photo by Jen Cody
Photo by Kurstin Roe Photography

Looking for more inspiration? Search our blog for more examples of Hotel Monaco weddings.

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Flower bars are trending! And for good reason. Equal parts interactive and elevated, they’re the perfect guest experience for showers, weddings, and corporate events, like this event at the Hotel Monaco. At Petal’s Edge, we bring the blooms, containers, and styling expertise to ensure your flower bar feels luxe, not craft-fair. Want to add one to your next event? Let’s make it fabulous!

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Flower bars are trending! And for good reason. Equal parts interactive and elevated, they’re the perfect guest experience for showers, weddings, and corporate events, like this event at the Hotel Monaco. At Petal’s Edge, we bring the blooms, containers, and styling expertise to ensure your flower bar feels luxe, not craft-fair. Want to add one to your next event? Let’s make it fabulous! 📍 @monacodc 📷 @annaschmidtphoto #weddingideas #weddingbouquetcart #dceventflorist #hotelmonacowedding #dcweddingdesigner #luxuryfloraldesigner #weddingfloraldesign #ceremonyflowers #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcflorist #dcweddingflorist #washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

It’s never just an arch.

For Kelly & Ross’ ceremony, we started with River Bend Club’s classic symmetry and used it to guide every design decision, from the shape of the arch to how the flowers were layered for movement and softness. Greenery grounded the structure, and white blooms floated above like clouds. Every choice is about visual flow, guest experience, and the couple at the center of it all (including their dog, who clearly understood the assignment 🐾).

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It’s never just an arch. For Kelly & Ross’ ceremony, we started with River Bend Club’s classic symmetry and used it to guide every design decision, from the shape of the arch to how the flowers were layered for movement and softness. Greenery grounded the structure, and white blooms floated above like clouds. Every choice is about visual flow, guest experience, and the couple at the center of it all (including their dog, who clearly understood the assignment 🐾). 📍 @rbgcc1961 📷 @ashley.p.cox 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @idaroseevents

A Study in Simplicity.

White roses. Baby’s breath. Taper candles. Bud vases. That’s it! Except it’s everything. For this modern black-and-white wedding at the Hotel Monaco, the impact wasn’t in the quantity. It was in the intention. Every floral element was thoughtfully placed to enhance the space, not overwhelm it.

We’re big believers in letting design whisper, not shout, and this one spoke volumes.

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A Study in Simplicity. White roses. Baby’s breath. Taper candles. Bud vases. That’s it! Except it’s everything. For this modern black-and-white wedding at the Hotel Monaco, the impact wasn’t in the quantity. It was in the intention. Every floral element was thoughtfully placed to enhance the space, not overwhelm it. We’re big believers in letting design whisper, not shout, and this one spoke volumes. 📍 @monacodc 📷 @christinajoyfox 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @simplybold_events
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