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Provided by: The Mead Center for American Theater
The Mead Center for American Theater

Venue highlights

BYO
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Event Center, Museum/Gallery, Modern

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 250 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor

Location:

1101 6th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

Description:

Nestled along the waterfront in the historic Southwest neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the Mead Center for American Theater offers a unique blend of breathtaking views, stunning architecture, theatrical history, and world-class hospitality. For unconventional couples, a wedding ceremony or reception at the Mead Center for American Theater is a theatrical event you’ll never forget. The striking, yet intimate Kogod Cradle is a stunning setting in which to say, “I do.” The intimate, oval-shaped theater features wooden basket-weaved walls in lush eggplant colors, making it a truly unique space for your ceremony. After the ceremony, guests can mingle and sip on cocktails at the Rooftop Terrace! As the sun goes down, enjoy the magnificent views of the waterfront while dining in the Molly Smith Study or Grand Lobby. Spacious, contemporary, and enclosed by a towering 56’ glass wall, the Mead center sets a dramatic tone for the most important event of your lives.

Additional details

Service Options

Venue notes

The rental fee ranges from $5,125 to $10,200 for a reception and includes 5 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The reception fee includes the room rental for a cocktail hour space. The rental fee ranges from $850 to $3,000 for a ceremony. The ceremony fee includes a production fee. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $350/hr. Please inquire with venue wedding coordinator for more details.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Outdoor lighting

- Security

- Day-of coordinator

- No kitchen

- Valet or public parking for a fee

Restrictions

- Wedding coordinator required

- BYO alcohol

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking in designated areas only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by midnight

- No fog, bubbles, balloons, confetti, rice, dry ice, seeds, flower petals, glitter, etc.

- The Mead Center has a private parking garage and parking may be arranged at $20/car

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Outdoor lighting

- Security

- Day-of coordinator

- No kitchen

- Valet or public parking for a fee

Restrictions

- Wedding coordinator required

- BYO alcohol

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking in designated areas only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by midnight

- No fog, bubbles, balloons, confetti, rice, dry ice, seeds, flower petals, glitter, etc.

- The Mead Center has a private parking garage and parking may be arranged at $20/car

Links

The Mead Center for American Theater

Venue Highlights

BYO
Valet parking

STARTING AT $9,669 FOR 50 GUESTS

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