Reasons to Love Tent Weddings

We have written about many of our favorite DC wedding venues in event recaps and venue spotlights over the past few years. This past year, more than any other, tent weddings have featured heavily in our rotation. Whether in a backyard, attached to a historic house, on a rooftop or a field somewhere, we love tent weddings!

Tent weddings give you the ability to embrace the outdoors while also protecting you and your guests from the elements. In the case of tents that are not part of an existing wedding venue, it provides you with the freedom to choose vendors you might have your heart set on. While many venues have a short list of vendors to choose from, with a tent wedding, you can have your pick of the caterers, photographers, or decor companies you favor.

We’ve designed for tent weddings on hot and sunny days as well as rainy ones, on rooftops and in backyards. Each tent wedding was as beautiful and memorable as any other wedding we’ve designed! We have a few tent weddings in our queue for the coming year, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Pro Tip: It isn’t a *must* that you decorate your tent, but if do, the options are endless. Greenery-laden chandeliers, floral rings, garland swagged around the tent or loosely or organically placed, up lighting, string lights, and so much more. Just because you’re in a tent doesn’t mean you’re camping. Tents can be as upscale as you imagine your wedding to be.

Woodlawn and Pope Leighey House wedding tent wedding reception

Photo by Sincereli Photography

Tent wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace

Abby Grace Photo

reception space with suspended greenery hanging floral installation at Dumbarton House wedding

Photo by Lissa Ryan Photography

Photo by Sam Hurd Photography

Photo by Mantas Photography

Photo by Nessa K Photography

Photo by Jodi Miller Photography

DC rooftop wedding reception at Capitol View at 400

Photo by Meredith Campbell

DC rooftop wedding ceremony at Capitol View at 400

Photo by Meredith Campbell

Tall wedding table centerpieces with kale

Photo by Juan Carlos Briceno

Photo by Love Life Images

Photo by Astrid Photography

French farm chairs give the rustic wedding reception an elegant flair at River Farm

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

Photo by Paola Nazati Photography

Photo by Astrid Photography

Photo by Du Castel Photography

Photo by Lisa Boggs Photography

Several venues in the DC metro area include a tent for the reception or have an outdoor space that can be tented in the event of weather. A few of our favorites are below:

The Alexandrian Hotel

Capitol View at 400

Carlyle House

Decatur House

Dumbarton House

Hendry House

Lincoln’s Cottage

Mt. Vernon Inn – sunken garden

River Farm

Oxon Hill Manor

Woodend

Woodlawn

Woodrow Wilson House

Looking for a company in the DC area to rent your tent from? Look no further! Here are a few great vendors to look into for your tent needs:

Sugarplum Tent Company

Skyline Tent Company

Select Event Group – which is the exclusive provider of Sperry Tents in the DMV

L&A Tent Rentals

Looking for more inspiration? Check out a few of our favorite tent weddings, and search the blog for more.

Fall Tent Wedding in McLean

Venue Spotlight: River Farm

Dumbarton House Wedding

Winter weddings just hit different. 🥹

📍 @theatriumatmeadowlark @meadowlarkbotanicalgardens
📷 @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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📍@riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
🍽 @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.⁣
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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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📍@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? 🤔

@tsgalexandria
📍 @hotelheronalexandria
📷 @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

There is something especially beautiful about bringing soft garden flowers into a space like St. Francis Hall. The historic stone walls have a certain weight to them, and loose, romantic florals create a lovely contrast that keeps the room from feeling too formal.⁣
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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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📍@stfrancishall⁣
🍽Catering by Chef⁣
📷 @sarahbradshawphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🍰 @classicbakery⁣
🎶 Midnight Sounds⁣
💄 @carolamyers⁣
💡 @bialeks⁣
🪑 @partyrental⁣ltd
📋 HJ Planners

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There is something especially beautiful about bringing soft garden flowers into a space like St. Francis Hall. The historic stone walls have a certain weight to them, and loose, romantic florals create a lovely contrast that keeps the room from feeling too formal.⁣
⁣
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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📍@stfrancishall⁣
🍽Catering by Chef⁣
📷 @sarahbradshawphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🍰 @classicbakery⁣
🎶 Midnight Sounds⁣
💄 @carolamyers⁣
💡 @bialeks⁣
🪑 @partyrental⁣ltd
📋 HJ Planners

Throwing it back to last year’s corporate event at the MGM with @allsettup Making music got a whole new meaning! Flowers on a guitar? Yes please!

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Throwing it back to last year’s corporate event at the MGM with @allsettup Making music got a whole new meaning! Flowers on a guitar? Yes please!

Easter may fall at a different time every year, but one thing`s for sure, once it passes, wedding season is officially HERE! We couldn`t be more excited for the beautiful weddings, galas, and celebrations coming up this month. And spring flowers? Absolute favorites. Always⁣
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📍@woodlawnandpopeleighey⁣
📷 @erinkelleherphoto⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bmingled

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Easter may fall at a different time every year, but one thing's for sure, once it passes, wedding season is officially HERE! We couldn't be more excited for the beautiful weddings, galas, and celebrations coming up this month. And spring flowers? Absolute favorites. Always⁣
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📍@woodlawnandpopeleighey⁣
📷 @erinkelleherphoto⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bmingled

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