Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf is a hotel destination wedding venue in Washington, United States, hosting 170 at dinner and 250 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$42,000 (our estimate).

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Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf is a modern hotel on the Potomac riverfront, offering an urban wedding backdrop with both indoor and outdoor space.

Guests
170 at dinner · 250 at the ceremony
Venue website
Rooms
131 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$42,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Venue website
Getting there
DCA · about 12 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf is a modern hotel on the Potomac riverfront, offering an urban wedding backdrop with both indoor and outdoor space.

The property holds 131 guest rooms and suites, from King Guest Rooms for two to Deluxe River View One Bedroom Suites and the Pendry Suite sleeping up to four, so wedding parties and travelling guests can stay on site.

Meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 200 standing, with in-house catering handled by the hotel team.

The venue is accessible, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport, an estimated 12 minutes away.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
170 guests
Standing reception
200 guests
Ceremony, seated
250 guests

Staying over

Rooms
131 rooms
Room types
15 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$42,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$250 to US$375 per headAisle estimate

House rules

Pets
Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport
DCA, 12 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Reception outdoors
Yes
Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Urban, modern, elegant

The place

Swimming pool
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 131 guest rooms and suites, including river view and accessible categories
  • Meeting and banquet space with capacity for 200 standing guests
  • In-house catering provided by the hotel
  • Indoor and outdoor space in an urban riverfront setting on the Potomac

Costs and booking details

Getting there
DCA · about 12 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into DCA.

Direct line
(202) 843-1112

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

How many guests can the event space hold?+

The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 200 guests standing.

Does the hotel handle catering, or do we bring our own?+

Catering is in-house, provided by the hotel.

Can our guests stay at the venue?+

Yes. There are 131 rooms and suites, with options such as King Guest Rooms and Partial River View Kings for two guests and Studio Suites, One Bedroom Suites, Queen Queen rooms and the Pendry Suite for up to four.

Is the venue accessible?+

Yes, the venue is accessible and offers Accessible One Bedroom Suites, Accessible Partial River View King and Accessible Partial River View Queen Queen rooms.

How do we get in touch about a wedding?+

Call the hotel at +1 202-843-1111. Wedding details are also published at pendry.com/washington-dc/gatherings/weddings. Pricing is typically quoted per head in USD.

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Sources and booking notes

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Venue wedding information

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  • Seated dinner: 170 guests

    “| GRAND BALLROOM | Virtual Tour | 2,730 | 68 x 44 | 15 | 250 | 220 | 170 | 136 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 119 |”
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  • Standing reception: 200 guests

    “The signature Grand Ballroom welcomes your special celebrations with 2,730 square feet of beautifully appointed space for up to 200 guests in a reception setting.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 250 guests

    “| GRAND BALLROOM | Virtual Tour | 2,730 | 68 x 44 | 15 | 250 | 220 | 170 | 136 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 119 |”
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  • Rooms: 131 rooms

    “Designed for DC. Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf features 131 beautifully appointed hotel guestrooms, including 38 spacious suites, each imbued with a warm, residential-inspired aesthetic that feels comfortable and classic, while also inspiring with incredible detail and design-centric touches throughout.”
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  • Room types: 15 listed

    “Deluxe River View One Bedroom Suite”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Blending classic and contemporary at every turn, Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf is a Washington DC hotel wedding venue that plays host to some of the city’s most spectacular special events, celebrations and gatherings with a collection of beautifully designed spaces, a picture-perfect riverside outdoor setting, signature Pendry service, acclaimed food & beverage destinations and offerings and more.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf’s custom-tailored dining options feature personalized menus for dinners, cocktail hours, breakfasts and more with regional favorites including Chesapeake Bay blue crab, Shenandoah Valley-raised organic meats, fresh seasonal produce, an extensive wine list of impressive vintages and champagnes and more.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Bar Pendry offers an inviting setting for craft cocktails and lively celebrations that can accommodate up to 75 guests.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Pets are allowed.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Valet parking is available for a nightly fee of $75 + tax.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “A timeless waterfront retreat with a city-centric sense of style, Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf is a luxury hotel in DC welcoming guests with 131 guestrooms, suites and accessible hotel rooms, many with views of the Washington Channel and a stunning setting on Washington’s waterfront harbor, including connecting configurations perfect for families and groups.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The signature Grand Ballroom welcomes your special celebrations with 2,730 square feet of beautifully appointed space for up to 200 guests in a reception setting.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Adjacent to the Grand Ballroom, Pool Deck South is an outdoor pool terrace that offers an additional 1,630 square feet of exterior space with Potomac River views and a contemporary poolside setting.”
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  • Indoors or out: Both

    “Our waterfront hotel’s expansive 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event and meeting space can be tailored to special occasions of all proportions, each carefully orchestrated with Pendry’s signature service and eye for unique, timeless celebrations in DC.”
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  • Setting: Urban, modern, elegant

    “## A Waterfront Urban Resort in DC’s Hottest New Neighborhood”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf incorporates it all with its own world class luxury Spa Pendry, 24/7 fitness center and outdoor pool and terrace with waterfront views.”
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