Continuing in our series of venue spotlights, we are venturing outside of Washington, DC this week. Just outside the hustle and bustle of the city, in Vienna, Virginia, is a beautiful glass atrium nestled in Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. The venue is in equal parts stunning and unique.
About
Meadowlark is one of few venues where you can be surrounded by plants and flowers, a babbling stream, and live trees laced in twinkle lights – all while being protected by a massive glass-walled atrium. If that’s not dreamy enough, the venue also features exposed brick walls, a terrace that looks out onto the gardens, and gorgeous gardens. It is the perfect place to dance the night away. While most ceremonies take place on the terrace, we have had a few smaller weddings make use of the gazebo for their vows. The venue is basically a greenhouse with a glass ceiling and acres of gardens. It is also a great place to walk around any day, so go check it out!
Location: Vienna, Virginia
Capacity: Seated Dinner 230 people, 300 people standing
Pro Tip:
Any spot surrounded by lush gardens is beautiful on its own, but that’s no reason to skimp on your centerpieces. The nature of the light-filled space is a blank slate, and so every theme from modern to rustic to gardeny can feel equally at home, picking up on different elements of the venue. We love most of all, though, to see a colorful floral palette brought in, which really pops amongst the backdrop of greenery. A mixture of low and tall arrangements make amazing use of the space, drawing the eye up into the night sky. If your guest count allows for a long king’s table, consider having a continuous elevated piece across the length.
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