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Couples usually spend $7,000 Couples usually spend $7,000
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$7,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Reception
$6,500 starting price
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About

Woodlawn Plantation overlooks the Potomac River on lands first inhabited by the Algonkian-speaking Doeg people. The land was later part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and was a wedding gift for his step-granddaughter, Nelly Parke Custis, and her husband Lawrence Lewis, Washington’s nephew. The Federal-style mansion was built in 1805 as a home for the Lewis family. The plantation was worked by approximately 90 enslaved women, men, and children. We are in the process of researching the history of the people enslaved at Woodlawn and uncovering and sharing the stories of those who helped build and maintain this historic property.

In 1846, a group of anti-slavery Quaker families from the north purchased the property and sold off parcels of Woodlawn’s land to free Black and other anti-slavery farmers who set up homesteads on the land. Woodlawn became an example of successful free-labor agriculture in a region that was dependent on enslaved labor. Subsequent owners of Woodlawn, helped to preserve the house into the twentieth century.

Operated as a historic house museum since 1949, Woodlawn came to the National Trust for Historic Preservation shortly afterward. The home, which still sits on 126 of its original 2,000 acres, provides a base for innovative public programming based on its full history and the lives and contributions of all of its owners and inhabitants. The Quaker Meeting still stands just beyond its entrance. The historical core of the site also now boasts a modern demonstration and educational farm powered by partner Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture (who also operate a working farm on another area of the property). We also have an active group of volunteers who help to execute one of the largest needlework shows in the country each year and host many other creative partnerships that help us interpret the stories of Woodlawn, including a summer writers-in-residence program which draws a diverse cohort of contemporary writers each year.

Also located on the property is the Pope-Leighey House, a Frank Lloyd Wright designed Usonian home. Built in Falls Church, Virginia and named after its two owners, the house was completed in 1940. Loren Pope, a journalist, moved into the house with his family in 1941 and six years later sold it to Robert and Marjorie Leighey. In the 1960s, the house was in the path of an expansion of Highway 66 so, in an effort to preserve the building, Mrs. Leighey gave the property to the National Trust, which relocated the entire house to Woodlawn and granted her a lifetime tenancy. Mrs. Leighey continued to live in the house at Woodlawn until her death in 1983. In 1995, a second move was required, just 100 yards, due to the instability of the clay soil. Today, the Pope-Leighey House is the only Wright house in the D.C, Virginia and Maryland area which is regularly open to the public for tours and events and contains much of the original furniture created when it was designed.


Facilities and Capacity
Couples can easily invite up to 250 guests, more if additional tenting is arraned - there is plenty of land for additional amenities. The Woodlawn spaces offer both indoor tented and uncovered outdoor options that you can choose from.

Services Offered
The Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House staff, in collaboration with the choice of two top quality DC-area caterers, Design Cuisine and Main Event Caterers, can help plan and host your ceremony and reception.

Other services include:

  • A variety of tent and decor packages
  • Full-service catering by Design Cuisine or Main Event Caterers
  • Ready rooms for Wedding Party, upon request
  • Open house tours inside Woodlawn during your cocktail hour.
  • Large, fully-outfitted, high-end, tented event space
  • Ceremony set up and clean up

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,500

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Parking

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
July
August
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4.8 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Rachel B. Sent on 09/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for better.

Our wedding at Woodlawn was absolutely beautiful, and went without a hitch from start to finish. Expectations, timelines, and communication were really clear, the price was quite reasonable for the DMV area, and we got super lucky with a beautiful fall day. Set up and tear down were straightforward, and we used a planner recommended by the venue to ensure the day went smoothly, taking all the guesswork out of it. All in all, I can't imagine having done our wedding anywhere else!
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Gabrielle Sent on 04/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous, Unique Venue

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue and the most perfect day. I loved the tent, the cocktail area, and the lawn for ceremonies. Having predefined areas helped create a great flow for our wedding.
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Historical, romantic venue with the BEST staff

There are a few major decisions which have to be made when planning a wedding, but ultimately the venue is the biggest. We assumed we would be visiting venues for weeks trying to narrow it down, but luckily we visited Woodlawn first and immediately fell in love. After checking out 2 or 3 more venues to see what’s available it was very clear that Woodlawn was for us. The historic property carries so much American history, as it was part of George Washington’s estate. The colonial mansion made for a unique and beautiful backdrop for our ceremony. The grounds are kept in pristine condition and offer plenty of space for people to have some time away to explore. They even offer tours of the home after the ceremony for guests interested in learning about the home. We had many guests take the tour and loved every minute of it. The cocktail hour area was a top highlight of the evening; with its bistro lights above and fountain in the middle. The reception area offered plenty of space for our 125 guests to dance the night away. The entire team at Woodlawn was fantastic! We worked with Kathleen who was always responsive during the planning phase and very active the day of to ensure everything went smoothly. We could not be happier with Woodlawn’s exclusive caterer, Design Cuisine. Woodlawn and Design Cuisine work so well together to make everything perfect. There was literally nothing for me to worry about the day of. Woodlawn is a special place which will provide an unforgettable event for everyone there.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Beaumont House Design Beaumont House Design Wedding Florists

A wonderful venue. Beautiful house and grounds and great location.

Lieb Photographic LLC Lieb Photographic LLC Wedding Photographers

Oh my goodness! What a beautiful spot! Being a former art history and photography teacher, I am in love with the thought of any wedding in such an historical spot with incredible architecture! Woodlawn is lovely and a must visit for your wedding venue!

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Main Event Caterers
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Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House frequently asked questions

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.

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