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$15 per person
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About

On WeddingWire since 2009

The Crowne Plaza Crystal City is a beautiful hotel venue in greater Washington, DC, offering couples a romantic site to celebrate their wedding. This venue’s ballroom provides a modern city setting for that long-awaited day with classic touches such as geometric wallpaper and chandeliers with shades. Nearlyweds can find this contemporary hotel in Northern Virginia, only seven minutes from Arlington National Cemetery.

Facilities and Capacity

Up to 180 guests can join newlyweds for their wedding at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City. The venue has two main event rooms, the Alexandria Ballroom and the Arlington Room. These rooms feature modern lighting and wallpapers in a subtle yet engaging style. The lighting in the rooms ranges from bright to subdued, allowing nearlyweds and guests to transition seamlessly from dinner to dancing the night away. The lighting can also be adjusted to accommodate other lighting provided by vendors. Soft carpeting runs underfoot in these rooms, the largest of which can be divided into smaller salons to fit the couple’s needs for their ceremony, reception, or other wedding event. This may include a shower or engagement party at the hotel.

Services Offered

The staff at this wedding venue offer several services to newlyweds to help them feel like guests at their own wedding. These services include:

  • Accommodations
  • Cake
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Shuttle

Cuisine

Couples are welcome to provide their own cake for the wedding from an outside vendor while chefs prepare menu items for other courses of the meal. Chefs can prepare both American and Southern-style cuisines for a wedding reception or other event.

Accommodation

After the wedding-day festivities, partners and guests can rest their heads on comfortable accommodations just upstairs from the celebration. These guest rooms offer modern bathroom amenities, coffee makers, a mini refrigerator, and contemporary decor. The space allows guests to be comfortable or productive and invites them to make a long weekend out of their stay for a couple’s wedding.

Other Services

The Crowne Plaza Crystal City offers event items for nearlyweds to use for their wedding events. These items include options such as:

  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chair covers
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Open Bar
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Makayla O. Sent on 02/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great location for a wedding

Crowne Plaza Crystal City hosted our ceremony and reception. Both went very well and very smoothly thanks to their help. We used their centerpieces, which turned out beautifully. They provided our catering, and the food was delicious. Most of the guests stayed at the hotel as part of the room block, and they loved being close to pentagon city and having easy access to the metro to the Smithsonian.
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Melissa Sent on 02/23/2018
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Thank you for everything. We enjoyed the party

Laure Politzer and Mauricio were wonderful to work with and made the event extra special
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Natalie Sent on 12/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I coordinated our wedding reception primarily with Lindsey Jacobs (Catering Manager) and Mauricio Cortez (Banquet Manager). Both were extremely professional, accommodating, and friendly. The reason I went with the Crowne Plaza, (p.s., they also manage events for the nearby Holiday Inn) was because of their great reviews on weddingwire.com and because they provided most of the things needed to throw a party so I didn't have to scramble around to find extra vendors! Lindsey was particularly awesome with helping us stick to our schedule and have everything flow. Mauricio did a fantastic job with our décor which incorporated beautiful holiday centerpieces my Mom created for each table. The backdrop, which made our sweetheart table really stand out, was meticulously put together by Mauricio and we were so pleased with how it turned out. All in all, both Lindsey and Mauricio put together a great reception - one I'm still receiving compliments on.
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Team

Paula Sell
Paula Sell
Area Catering Sales Manager

Paula was born and raised in Colombia. She studied Industrial Engineering and has a master’s in business management and a master’s in social management.

She loves to work with people and for over 12 years has dedicated her career to the Catering and Events industry. Paula has extensive experience in Weddings and Events planning. Her favorite events to deliver are Weddings, Quinceañeras and Sweet 16.

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
A-Listed Events LLC. A-Listed Events LLC. Wedding Planners

I worked with Kimberley (venue coordinator) as my bride's Day of coordinator. She was amazing to work with. She was very helpful and her team and herself really helped bring the event together. Anyone looking for an event, definitely needs to check out the Crowne Plaza.

DC Music & Entertainment DC Music & Entertainment Wedding Bands

Great Venue! Great Events Team! Our Events at the Crown Plaza Crystal City are always beautiful and always run smoothly.

Alexandria Pastry Shop Alexandria Pastry Shop Wedding Cakes

Easy to work with, amazing locations. The Crowne Plaza Crystal City is a wonderful place to hold any event.

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