Torpedo Factory Art Center Reviews

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Alexandria, VA

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Emily M. Sent on 03/08/2024

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Best Venue and Venue Manager!

First off, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is an absolute dream venue. It is beautiful, unique, and affordable (relative to other venue expenses!) Old Town Alexandria is such a beautiful and charming neighborhood as well, and all our guests enjoyed staying there. However, the main reason that the TFAC is so amazing is because of Deri, the venue manager. Immediately, she made my husband and I feel right at home and so much less stressed about the planning. She handled EVERYTHING and went so above and beyond. Even post wedding, she is helping me tie up some loose ends. I can't speak highly enough about her professionalism and her clear passion for her job and making your wedding day perfect. I can't recommend the TFAC enough for your wedding day!

First off, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is an absolute dream venue. It is beautiful, unique, and affordable (relative to other venue expenses!) Old Town Alexandria is such a beautiful and charming neighborhood as well, and all our guests enjoyed staying there. However, the main reason that the TFAC is so amazing is because of Deri, the venue manager. Immediately, she made my husband and I feel right at home and so much less stressed about the planning. She handled EVERYTHING and went so above and beyond. Even post wedding, she is helping me tie up some loose ends. I can't speak highly enough about her professionalism and her clear passion for her job and making your wedding day perfect. I can't recommend the TFAC enough for your wedding day!
Oates F. Sent on 12/08/2023

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Studio 54 meets the Oates

Our experience was amazing and this non traditional space helped give the perfect look to our wedding.

Our experience was amazing and this non traditional space helped give the perfect look to our wedding.
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Jessie L. Sent on 03/21/2024

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Have your wedding at the torpedo factory!

The Torpedo Factory is truly a one-of-a-kind venue. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how cool and unconventional the spot was. It provided the perfect backdrop for our special day, and being surrounded by art added an extra layer of excitement and charm.

One of the highlights was the convenience of the location. Not only was it easy for us to organize a rehearsal dinner beforehand, but we also had the opportunity to host an unforgettable after-party. The proximity to hotels made it incredibly convenient for our guests, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the celebration without worrying about transportation.

Deri played a pivotal role in making our wedding dreams a reality. Not only did she recommend exceptional vendors who exceeded our expectations, but she also contributed her own creative ideas and valuable insights throughout the planning process. Deri's professionalism and dedication were truly commendable, and her collaboration with our wedding planner ensured that everything ran seamlessly on the big day.

In summary, our experience with Deri, her team at the Torpedo Factory surpassed all expectations. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life. We wholeheartedly recommend Deri and this venue to anyone looking for a truly extraordinary wedding experience.

The Torpedo Factory is truly a one-of-a-kind venue. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how cool and unconventional the spot was. It provided the perfect backdrop for our special day, and being surrounded by art added an extra layer of excitement and charm.

One of the highlights was the convenience of the location. Not only was it easy for us to organize a rehearsal dinner beforehand, but we also had the opportunity to host an unforgettable after-party. The proximity to hotels made it incredibly convenient for our guests, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the celebration without worrying about transportation.

Deri played a pivotal role in making our wedding dreams a reality. Not only did she recommend exceptional vendors who exceeded our expectations, but she also contributed her own creative ideas and valuable insights throughout the planning process. Deri's professionalism and dedication were truly commendable, and her collaboration with our wedding planner ensured that everything ran seamlessly on the big day.

In summary, our experience with Deri, her team at the Torpedo Factory surpassed all expectations. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life. We wholeheartedly recommend Deri and this venue to anyone looking for a truly extraordinary wedding experience.

Molly M. Sent on 09/14/2023

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We Love Torpedo Factory!

Deri and the entire team at Torpedo Factory were a true joy to work with, and my husband Jay and I recommend the venue and staff wholeheartedly. From the moment we signed the contract through the day of our wedding reception, Deri and her team were helpful, kind, thorough, and professional. Torpedo Factory will always hold a special place in our hearts as the backdrop to the best weekend of our lives.

Deri and the entire team at Torpedo Factory were a true joy to work with, and my husband Jay and I recommend the venue and staff wholeheartedly. From the moment we signed the contract through the day of our wedding reception, Deri and her team were helpful, kind, thorough, and professional. Torpedo Factory will always hold a special place in our hearts as the backdrop to the best weekend of our lives.
Erin C. Sent on 11/06/2023

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Amazing Venue

Deri and her team are absolute rockstars. Being able to store decor and supplies Friday with a Sunday pick up helped make sure the wedding day was stress free. The galleries make a great cocktail hour and reception scene for guests.

Deri and her team are absolute rockstars. Being able to store decor and supplies Friday with a Sunday pick up helped make sure the wedding day was stress free. The galleries make a great cocktail hour and reception scene for guests.
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Geoff H. Sent on 12/11/2023

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Energetic!

We choose TFAC because of the value, the unique setting, the easy setup, and how great Deri is! It was an ideal location for our wedding. Deri was easy to work with and helped put our ideas into action when we had ideas and gave us guidance when we needed it. She was also a huge advocate for us and her list of connections with other vendors was so helpful.

We choose TFAC because of the value, the unique setting, the easy setup, and how great Deri is! It was an ideal location for our wedding. Deri was easy to work with and helped put our ideas into action when we had ideas and gave us guidance when we needed it. She was also a huge advocate for us and her list of connections with other vendors was so helpful.
Edmund S. Sent on 03/24/2024

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Solid venue. Fantastic event team

We held our wedding reception at the torpedo factory last year and we loved it. At first i was a little hesitant about the size because we were expecting over 200 guests, but seeing it all laid out it was perfect. Nobody was cramped and there was still plenty of walkway and dance floor. Renting out the second floor as well was such a great addition to how guests used the space. It allowed people to step out of the action without removing themselves entirely from the event. The art galleries in the torpedo factory were a greay addition to the space as well. They captured the attention of the guests during the cocktail hour but during the core of the reception they seemed to fade into the background. The lighting in the displays can be adjusted to whatever balance along that line works best for you.

The real highlight, though, was the event team. Deri and her team were always responsive, and she was always supportive, but never at the cost of honesty or realistic expectations. She wanted us to succeed and went above and beyond to make sure we could.

This is a beautiful, adaptable, and unique venue, and you will be in good hands working with Deri.

We held our wedding reception at the torpedo factory last year and we loved it. At first i was a little hesitant about the size because we were expecting over 200 guests, but seeing it all laid out it was perfect. Nobody was cramped and there was still plenty of walkway and dance floor. Renting out the second floor as well was such a great addition to how guests used the space. It allowed people to step out of the action without removing themselves entirely from the event. The art galleries in the torpedo factory were a greay addition to the space as well. They captured the attention of the guests during the cocktail hour but during the core of the reception they seemed to fade into the background. The lighting in the displays can be adjusted to whatever balance along that line works best for you.

The real highlight, though, was the event team. Deri and her team were always responsive, and she was always supportive, but never at the cost of honesty or realistic expectations. She wanted us to succeed and went above and beyond to make sure we could.

This is a beautiful, adaptable, and unique venue, and you will be in good hands working with Deri.
Libby O. Sent on 05/12/2023

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Super fun wedding venue!

We just had our 150 person wedding reception at Torpedo Factory. It was so much fun! The venue is so cool and funky that we didn't have to do much additional decorating. Once the tables, bars, and lighting were set up, the place looked fabulous. It fit our group size very well. We had a blast, and enjoyed working with Deri. Thanks!!

We just had our 150 person wedding reception at Torpedo Factory. It was so much fun! The venue is so cool and funky that we didn't have to do much additional decorating. Once the tables, bars, and lighting were set up, the place looked fabulous. It fit our group size very well. We had a blast, and enjoyed working with Deri. Thanks!!
Samuel L. Sent on 01/16/2023

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Such a fun/unique wedding spot

We loved having our wedding at the Torpedo Factory. It's such a unique space and was gorgeous when lit up at night. Deri is super enthusiastic and has plenty of ideas to share with you from previous weddings, especially on how to save money. She also somehow made my dream of displaying basketball highlights during our cocktail hour possible. The team knows what they are doing. Important to know that the art center is open until 5pm every day, so weddings start 630pm at earliest, and good to have vendors who know the space and can work quickly to turn it around.

We loved having our wedding at the Torpedo Factory. It's such a unique space and was gorgeous when lit up at night. Deri is super enthusiastic and has plenty of ideas to share with you from previous weddings, especially on how to save money. She also somehow made my dream of displaying basketball highlights during our cocktail hour possible. The team knows what they are doing. Important to know that the art center is open until 5pm every day, so weddings start 630pm at earliest, and good to have vendors who know the space and can work quickly to turn it around.
Heather B. Sent on 04/22/2023

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Wonderful and Cool Wedding Venue

We really loved Torpedo Factory Art Center. It was the perfect venue for our wedding. The staff was phenomenal and just made the entire process wonderful from the beginning to the end.

We really loved Torpedo Factory Art Center. It was the perfect venue for our wedding. The staff was phenomenal and just made the entire process wonderful from the beginning to the end.
Jaylen S. Sent on 05/09/2023

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Everything we ever imagined!

I am never the type of person to write reviews but I totally feel inclined to do so after having my wedding at TFAC. From the day we toured the building, we knew we could mold the space into what we imagined for the big day. All workers at TFAC were so helpful and kind and made everything so easy leading up to our wedding day as well as the day of and subsequently the day after to pick up our items. Our guests loved how unique the space was and its proximity to everything in Old Town Alexandria. Any time any of my friends get engaged, the first thing I do is recommend TFAC. The space was absolutely perfect and everything I imaged plus more.

I am never the type of person to write reviews but I totally feel inclined to do so after having my wedding at TFAC. From the day we toured the building, we knew we could mold the space into what we imagined for the big day. All workers at TFAC were so helpful and kind and made everything so easy leading up to our wedding day as well as the day of and subsequently the day after to pick up our items. Our guests loved how unique the space was and its proximity to everything in Old Town Alexandria. Any time any of my friends get engaged, the first thing I do is recommend TFAC. The space was absolutely perfect and everything I imaged plus more.
Laura O. Sent on 11/13/2022

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Perfect artsy venue!

The Torpedo Factory gave us the wedding venue of our dreams, and in particular we loved working with Deri Collingwood. We were already big fans of the Torpedo Factory as a reclaimed art center, but from the day Deri gave us our tour, we knew it would be perfect for our wedding. TFAC is modern and artsy; different and cool; spacious and impressive (as our guests told us many times!). It was exactly what we were looking for, and Deri provided us so much help in our 1.5 years of planning - not only helping us feel comfortable when we were getting overwhelmed with planning, but also coming up with so many great ideas for how we could DIY things to save money. We loved having our wedding at TFAC, and our guests did too. Its story as a former torpedo factory that has been reclaimed by artists is something you won’t find anywhere else, and very special. The location is ideal - on the waterfront (at a great price!), walking distance to tons of cute Old Town restaurants and hotels, close to DC and the airport. We also really appreciated being able to drop off wedding items the night before and pick them up the day after the wedding. We highly recommend working with Deri - who was just an absolute pleasure to work with, endlessly positive - as well as Richard, Jocelyn, and the whole TFAC team.

The Torpedo Factory gave us the wedding venue of our dreams, and in particular we loved working with Deri Collingwood. We were already big fans of the Torpedo Factory as a reclaimed art center, but from the day Deri gave us our tour, we knew it would be perfect for our wedding. TFAC is modern and artsy; different and cool; spacious and impressive (as our guests told us many times!). It was exactly what we were looking for, and Deri provided us so much help in our 1.5 years of planning - not only helping us feel comfortable when we were getting overwhelmed with planning, but also coming up with so many great ideas for how we could DIY things to save money. We loved having our wedding at TFAC, and our guests did too. Its story as a former torpedo factory that has been reclaimed by artists is something you won’t find anywhere else, and very special. The location is ideal - on the waterfront (at a great price!), walking distance to tons of cute Old Town restaurants and hotels, close to DC and the airport. We also really appreciated being able to drop off wedding items the night before and pick them up the day after the wedding. We highly recommend working with Deri - who was just an absolute pleasure to work with, endlessly positive - as well as Richard, Jocelyn, and the whole TFAC team.
Stephanie N. Sent on 08/19/2022

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Fun space your guests will love exploring, great location!

TFAC is a very cool venue. It's in a great location that your out of town guests will love but still convenient to DC for DC-based couples. It's also a reasonable price compared to other venues, particularly when you consider how much space you get.

Their events person Deri really goes the extra mile, including helping us figure out how to hang a curtain to cover some art we didn't love the day of. She has a lot of equipment and odds and ends that she is happy to share with you (lanterns, napkin holders for the bathroom, votives, etc.) and will help you avoid wasting money on things that you soon realize you can do without. She was actually the person who encouraged us to DIY our centerpieces out of beach-y objects as opposed to paying thousands of dollars for flowers that get thrown away. She was there for our whole event (and before), tidying and keeping everything moving. She will absolutely ensure you event goes smoothly!!

The only flag about the space is that certain parts are hard to light. They turn off the big overhead lights but then there are parts of the entrance and back that are a bit dark. You might want to think about some free standing lighting for certain areas.

TFAC is a very cool venue. It's in a great location that your out of town guests will love but still convenient to DC for DC-based couples. It's also a reasonable price compared to other venues, particularly when you consider how much space you get.

Their events person Deri really goes the extra mile, including helping us figure out how to hang a curtain to cover some art we didn't love the day of. She has a lot of equipment and odds and ends that she is happy to share with you (lanterns, napkin holders for the bathroom, votives, etc.) and will help you avoid wasting money on things that you soon realize you can do without. She was actually the person who encouraged us to DIY our centerpieces out of beach-y objects as opposed to paying thousands of dollars for flowers that get thrown away. She was there for our whole event (and before), tidying and keeping everything moving. She will absolutely ensure you event goes smoothly!!

The only flag about the space is that certain parts are hard to light. They turn off the big overhead lights but then there are parts of the entrance and back that are a bit dark. You might want to think about some free standing lighting for certain areas.
Crystal W. Sent on 04/17/2023

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Amazing Experience! The transformation was totally awesome! Deri was professional!

Deri was awesome and had great ideas! Anything that we needed she made it happen! She and my wedding planner Sharon KenneY did an amazing job! I just smiled and enjoyed every minute of my special day!

Deri was awesome and had great ideas! Anything that we needed she made it happen! She and my wedding planner Sharon KenneY did an amazing job! I just smiled and enjoyed every minute of my special day!
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Marice N. Sent on 08/19/2022

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The Perfect Location

I honestly could not be more happy with the TFAC. It was the perfect place to hold our wedding. Being in Old Town it was in the center of everything our family and any activity that we could have possibly wanted to do. Deri was AMAZING and was constantly going above and beyond to help us out (peep the curtain behind our sweetheart table that was also used at our ceremony.) She was 100% supportive and always offered really good input every step of the way. Deri was one definitely a big factor when we picked the location.The TFAC allowed us to hold our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in one space.
There is no doubt in our minds that we would choose the TFAC over and over again if we wanted to redo our wedding.

I honestly could not be more happy with the TFAC. It was the perfect place to hold our wedding. Being in Old Town it was in the center of everything our family and any activity that we could have possibly wanted to do. Deri was AMAZING and was constantly going above and beyond to help us out (peep the curtain behind our sweetheart table that was also used at our ceremony.) She was 100% supportive and always offered really good input every step of the way. Deri was one definitely a big factor when we picked the location.The TFAC allowed us to hold our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in one space.
There is no doubt in our minds that we would choose the TFAC over and over again if we wanted to redo our wedding.
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Steph Sent on 06/20/2022

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TFAC made our wedding special for so many reasons!

Choosing the Torpedo Factory Art Center as our venue may have been one of our best decisions throughout the wedding planning process! First, let me give a HUGE shout-out to Deri, the venue's private event manager. Deri was a true joy to work with - she went above & beyond at every step of the process. Her optimism and creativity (and her handy iPad!) energized us, and her professionalism and experience prevented anything from falling through the cracks. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and unique in all the right ways. TFAC is a blank slate that we were able to customize in whichever way we liked, and is in an incredible location at the bottom of King Street in Old Town; hotels, bars & restaurants, and other attractions are all nearby. We had an amazing wedding at TFAC and could not recommend the venue more highly!

Choosing the Torpedo Factory Art Center as our venue may have been one of our best decisions throughout the wedding planning process! First, let me give a HUGE shout-out to Deri, the venue's private event manager. Deri was a true joy to work with - she went above & beyond at every step of the process. Her optimism and creativity (and her handy iPad!) energized us, and her professionalism and experience prevented anything from falling through the cracks. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and unique in all the right ways. TFAC is a blank slate that we were able to customize in whichever way we liked, and is in an incredible location at the bottom of King Street in Old Town; hotels, bars & restaurants, and other attractions are all nearby. We had an amazing wedding at TFAC and could not recommend the venue more highly!
Lauren C. Sent on 06/12/2022

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Absolutely Incredible

The Torpedo Factory is a magical and unique venue. It requires vision and creativity but it is a unique place that really lets you design your own wedding. Deri Collingwood was a beacon of light to guide you through the planning process with a tablet full of ideas and a beautiful Pinterest. The Torpedo Factory houses amazing artists that was our one-stop-shop, we got our wedding bands custom made, my bouquets pressed and our guests even got us presents from the artists. It is an absolutely unforgettable wedding venue for the couple and guests!

The Torpedo Factory is a magical and unique venue. It requires vision and creativity but it is a unique place that really lets you design your own wedding. Deri Collingwood was a beacon of light to guide you through the planning process with a tablet full of ideas and a beautiful Pinterest. The Torpedo Factory houses amazing artists that was our one-stop-shop, we got our wedding bands custom made, my bouquets pressed and our guests even got us presents from the artists. It is an absolutely unforgettable wedding venue for the couple and guests!
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Kayla L. Sent on 11/02/2021

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Torpedo Factory Weddings

Our team over at Your Plan A Events had an amazing wedding weekend at the Torpedo Factory this past weekend. This venue is so unique and truly fit our couples vision of an artistic inspired space. Deri the teams Private Event Coordinator was so easy to work with and the best at communicating through this whole wedding prep process.

Our team over at Your Plan A Events had an amazing wedding weekend at the Torpedo Factory this past weekend. This venue is so unique and truly fit our couples vision of an artistic inspired space. Deri the teams Private Event Coordinator was so easy to work with and the best at communicating through this whole wedding prep process.
Sarah T. Sent on 01/20/2022

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Perfect Alexandria venue for a hometown couple

The Torpedo Factory Art Center was the perfect venue for our October 2, 2021 wedding reception! As Alexandria natives, we definitely wanted to stay local to the city, and what better place than this historic Old Town landmark that embodies Alexandria. After postponing our wedding for a year, we went through many of the ups and downs of planning a wedding during a pandemic, but Deri, the event manager at TFAC, made the date change and planning feel effortless in a very stressful time! She was reliable, attentive, caring and responded to our every need. Her bubbly and upbeat personality was an added bonus, which kept us calm and smiling throughout the planning process. Deri was excellent in providing us with recommended vendors that had previously worked at TFAC. We stuck to the list of vendors that she recommended and were more than pleased with all of them. On our wedding day, Deri seamlessly worked with all of our vendors, including our day-of coordinator, and made sure everything went off without a hitch— at least as far as I know, and that’s the most important thing, right?! I highly recommend this beautifully unique wedding venue and can’t thank Deri enough!!

The Torpedo Factory Art Center was the perfect venue for our October 2, 2021 wedding reception! As Alexandria natives, we definitely wanted to stay local to the city, and what better place than this historic Old Town landmark that embodies Alexandria. After postponing our wedding for a year, we went through many of the ups and downs of planning a wedding during a pandemic, but Deri, the event manager at TFAC, made the date change and planning feel effortless in a very stressful time! She was reliable, attentive, caring and responded to our every need. Her bubbly and upbeat personality was an added bonus, which kept us calm and smiling throughout the planning process. Deri was excellent in providing us with recommended vendors that had previously worked at TFAC. We stuck to the list of vendors that she recommended and were more than pleased with all of them. On our wedding day, Deri seamlessly worked with all of our vendors, including our day-of coordinator, and made sure everything went off without a hitch— at least as far as I know, and that’s the most important thing, right?! I highly recommend this beautifully unique wedding venue and can’t thank Deri enough!!
Danielle T. Sent on 08/03/2021

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amazing and fun venue

Hosting our wedding at TFAC was the best decision we made. Our July 31, 2021 wedding was originally planned for May 30, 2020, and we postponed the wedding twice. Over the entire time we worked with the coordinator, Deri- over two years- Deri was super responsive, patient, and kind. She supported us through a lot of emotional and difficult decisions to postpone, etc, and was a true rockstar. She was easy to work with, and knowing she was at the helm day-of made us feel at ease because we knew we would have a stress free day- which turned out to be exactly the case! The TFAC is such a fun place to host a wedding because it is a gorgeous and fun location, and it transforms into a beautiful and lively space for a wedding. This venue does require a lot of coordination because you need to hire all of your own vendors, but TFAC has recommended vendors who can provide comprehensive services. Even as someone who sat on the executive board of my college's event planning club, I would recommend hiring a coordinator or planner to help you manage everything.

Hosting our wedding at TFAC was the best decision we made. Our July 31, 2021 wedding was originally planned for May 30, 2020, and we postponed the wedding twice. Over the entire time we worked with the coordinator, Deri- over two years- Deri was super responsive, patient, and kind. She supported us through a lot of emotional and difficult decisions to postpone, etc, and was a true rockstar. She was easy to work with, and knowing she was at the helm day-of made us feel at ease because we knew we would have a stress free day- which turned out to be exactly the case! The TFAC is such a fun place to host a wedding because it is a gorgeous and fun location, and it transforms into a beautiful and lively space for a wedding. This venue does require a lot of coordination because you need to hire all of your own vendors, but TFAC has recommended vendors who can provide comprehensive services. Even as someone who sat on the executive board of my college's event planning club, I would recommend hiring a coordinator or planner to help you manage everything.
Maureen Sent on 12/05/2021

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Beyond our WILDEST Dreams!

We're a pretty unique couple ... non traditional in every way, but we have a fairly traditional family. So when it came to finding a venue that allowed us to mix traditional and non-traditional elements for our wedding, the Torpedo Factory was a no-brainer. The art is amazing, the history is incredible, the location allows for so many guests to explore, and the staff ... especially Deri ... are just perfect professionals and LOVE delighting their renters!!! Honestly, the wedding was BEYOND our wildest imagination and it was (dare I say) easy!!! That was truly because Deri and the team there went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed AND if it wasn't readily available ... they found it or found a work around for it. We could not have found a more perfect partnership AND gorgeous venue!!!! 100% recommend!!!

We're a pretty unique couple ... non traditional in every way, but we have a fairly traditional family. So when it came to finding a venue that allowed us to mix traditional and non-traditional elements for our wedding, the Torpedo Factory was a no-brainer. The art is amazing, the history is incredible, the location allows for so many guests to explore, and the staff ... especially Deri ... are just perfect professionals and LOVE delighting their renters!!! Honestly, the wedding was BEYOND our wildest imagination and it was (dare I say) easy!!! That was truly because Deri and the team there went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed AND if it wasn't readily available ... they found it or found a work around for it. We could not have found a more perfect partnership AND gorgeous venue!!!! 100% recommend!!!
Michelle Sent on 10/12/2018

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We got married on 9/15/2018 at the Torpedo Factory and I have to say, this venue blew us away. Being an artist myself, I just absolutely geeked out at having our wedding in an art gallery. My husband loved the factory and industrial feel juxtaposed with the gorgeous lighting and ambiance that transformed the space into a wedding venue.

The event coordinator, Shai, was so incredibly responsive and supportive throughout the whole planning process. She was present during our walk through and answered any and all questions we may have had. She was immediately responsive to emails and so incredibly professional in all that she did. When we were deciding on the venue, she even let us stop by to see another wedding setup to help us make our decision.

The Torpedo Factory has tons of space making a wedding of 100 feel very comfortable and evenly spread out. While it is a bit of a different space, I think that brought a unique vibe to our wedding, which we absolutely loved. Having the entire building was so wonderful. The mezzanine upstairs allowed for guests to spread out to watch our first dance from above, which was SO cool. Talk about awesome photo ops! The TFAC is just so incredibly iconic and placed right on the water. Also, sunset photos on the dock were just the icing on the cake during our cocktail hour!

There are so many wedding venues out there that just want to take your money and run. I must say, the Torpedo Factory is not that. They were well worth every penny and even gave us a discount since my full-time gig is at a non-profit. Not a lot of places do that. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an Old Town Alexandria wedding venue.

We got married on 9/15/2018 at the Torpedo Factory and I have to say, this venue blew us away. Being an artist myself, I just absolutely geeked out at having our wedding in an art gallery. My husband loved the factory and industrial feel juxtaposed with the gorgeous lighting and ambiance that transformed the space into a wedding venue.

The event coordinator, Shai, was so incredibly responsive and supportive throughout the whole planning process. She was present during our walk through and answered any and all questions we may have had. She was immediately responsive to emails and so incredibly professional in all that she did. When we were deciding on the venue, she even let us stop by to see another wedding setup to help us make our decision.

The Torpedo Factory has tons of space making a wedding of 100 feel very comfortable and evenly spread out. While it is a bit of a different space, I think that brought a unique vibe to our wedding, which we absolutely loved. Having the entire building was so wonderful. The mezzanine upstairs allowed for guests to spread out to watch our first dance from above, which was SO cool. Talk about awesome photo ops! The TFAC is just so incredibly iconic and placed right on the water. Also, sunset photos on the dock were just the icing on the cake during our cocktail hour!

There are so many wedding venues out there that just want to take your money and run. I must say, the Torpedo Factory is not that. They were well worth every penny and even gave us a discount since my full-time gig is at a non-profit. Not a lot of places do that. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an Old Town Alexandria wedding venue.
Jenevieve Sent on 07/22/2018

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The Torpedo Factory was initially to serve as our cocktail hour and reception venue. We tented the patio through Sammy’s Rentals for cocktail hour and held the reception indoors. TFAC was wonderful every step of the way. When we needed to postpone our wedding due to personal issues, they went out of their way to make it easy for us. Ultimately, it rained heavily the week before our wedding, so we had to move our ceremony under the tent as well. Shai from TFAC was wonderful to work with and helped us work through the changes. When the wedding at TFAC on Friday night decided that they did not want the tent during their wedding, and we had to move the tent set-up to Saturday afternoon before our wedding that evening, TFAC offered to reimburse us for any fees incurred with the Saturday tent inspection. Everything went very smoothly, and we strongly recommend TFAC.

The Torpedo Factory was initially to serve as our cocktail hour and reception venue. We tented the patio through Sammy’s Rentals for cocktail hour and held the reception indoors. TFAC was wonderful every step of the way. When we needed to postpone our wedding due to personal issues, they went out of their way to make it easy for us. Ultimately, it rained heavily the week before our wedding, so we had to move our ceremony under the tent as well. Shai from TFAC was wonderful to work with and helped us work through the changes. When the wedding at TFAC on Friday night decided that they did not want the tent during their wedding, and we had to move the tent set-up to Saturday afternoon before our wedding that evening, TFAC offered to reimburse us for any fees incurred with the Saturday tent inspection. Everything went very smoothly, and we strongly recommend TFAC.
Ben Sent on 11/16/2017

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There are only a few venues in the DC Metro area that can accommodate nearly 200 people for an event. Not only can they accommodate this number, but they have the unique aspect of having the waterfront as well as awesome art galleries for guests to check out during the event. I am so glad we used them for our wedding and would not have done it any differently. Highly recommended!

There are only a few venues in the DC Metro area that can accommodate nearly 200 people for an event. Not only can they accommodate this number, but they have the unique aspect of having the waterfront as well as awesome art galleries for guests to check out during the event. I am so glad we used them for our wedding and would not have done it any differently. Highly recommended!
Jennifer Sent on 02/04/2017

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This was our first and only choice for a venue and we're so glad we worked with TFAC. The space is great for all different group sizes (our party was quite small but they accommodate much more people if you want). It's definitely not a traditional venue, but if you're looking for something different and funky/fun, this is a great bet. There are also elements of art and history related to this venue, so that appeals to some people as well. TFAC works with a lighting vendor that makes the place look absolutely GORGEOUS, so keep that in mind if you visit the place during regular hours (when it's serves as a community/art center open to the public). The space looked truly magical for our wedding ceremony and reception! And they are SUPER easy to work with and accommodating. Best thing is many area vendors have worked there so they all "know the ropes" which makes coordinating things much easier.

This was our first and only choice for a venue and we're so glad we worked with TFAC. The space is great for all different group sizes (our party was quite small but they accommodate much more people if you want). It's definitely not a traditional venue, but if you're looking for something different and funky/fun, this is a great bet. There are also elements of art and history related to this venue, so that appeals to some people as well. TFAC works with a lighting vendor that makes the place look absolutely GORGEOUS, so keep that in mind if you visit the place during regular hours (when it's serves as a community/art center open to the public). The space looked truly magical for our wedding ceremony and reception! And they are SUPER easy to work with and accommodating. Best thing is many area vendors have worked there so they all "know the ropes" which makes coordinating things much easier.

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