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Amenities + details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Settings
- Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.019 reviews
I had my wedding welcome party at the Capital Turnaround. From the get-go, the venue had a list of vendors that it regularly works with, so we didn’t have to do much on that front....
They were also very flexible with drop-off/set up and pickup. The venue itself is very spacious - had about 110 guests and there was so much space to move around, and we didn't even use up all the space. Once it was time to end the event, we were able to make an announcement and instruct everyone to leave rather than abruptly asking everyone to leave the minute the event ended. The on-site team worked with us leading up to the event and ensured that everything ran smoothly. The space also comes with several couches, tables, and other lounge furniture. Our guests loved the space and the modern feel. Capital Turnaround is a great place for any event and I highly recommend having any part of your wedding weekend here! Our wedding planners, IMPACT Collective, took care of every single detail and all we had to do was enjoy our time with friends and family!
We held a welcome party for our wedding guests at Capital Turnaround the night before our wedding. It was an amazing experience and our guests loved it! The space itself is really ...
cool and set with beautiful furniture, so it requires very little extra decoration. Eddie and the Impact Collective team made our party run so smoothly. Also, using their preferred vendors made it so easy on us. It was the perfect way to kick off our wedding weekend!
We rented The Capital Turnaround for our wedding and would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a unique and memorable venue. Eddie and the team at IMPACT Collective are t...
rue event pros who understand how to manage all details to ensure a smooth production. They worked with us to handle challenges with COVID procedures and mandates required by the D.C. government. They provided the peace of mind we needed to feel completely at ease and excited for our big day!
We were so grateful to be able to hold our event in the storied Capital Turnaround space! From the technology to the decor, every detail helped to make our event an incredible succ...
ess. We were so impressed with the responsiveness of the IMPACT Collective team who helped bring the vision of our event to life!
We couldn't have imagined a more perfect venue for our wedding. The modern yet industrial feel is just what we were looking for and we never encountered another venue that was comp...
arable. The space is absolutely incredible and more recent additions to the space open up great opportunities for things like cocktail hour. The in-house decor and furnishings (in addition to the AV system) go a long way as well--we didn't feel like we needed to get too much more in order to create the ambiance we were looking for. On top of that, every member of the team and all the vendors were a pleasure to work with. Besides making sure that everything was on track for the wedding, they were all cool people that cared about us separate from anything having to do with wedding logistics. We received so many positive comments from our guests about the space and the whole operation there. I can't recommend Capital Turnaround highly enough!
I have filmed interviews at Capital Turnaround on more than one occasion and the footage came out amazing! The space is designed incredibly well, and my team was able to use the in...
-house furniture and plants in order to prop our set. This was a huge savings - both in time and cost. The greenrooms make for lovely and comfortable areas for the talent to relax and have some privacy in between filming. Lastly, the staff is very helpful and accommodating. We look forward to returning again in the future!
This venue is a DC hidden gem. The style is so unique and modern, and the history of this place gives it such a meaningful purpose. I am so excited for every chance I get to visit ...
Capital Turnaround because the environment is immediately so inviting. The IMPACT staff is super helpful and professional with any and all needs. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an event venue!
A great team, flexible, punctual, super supportive.
Capital Turnaround is such a cool, edgy industrial space. There is simply no space like it in the district! Not only is the place insanely cool but the impact team is also so great...
to work with. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for that cool, industrial and especially unique venue.
I've attended one event and multiple site visits at the Capital Turnaround over the past year and a half. I was invited to their Launch Party, which was amazing and put on by IMPAC...
T Collective. From the initial red carpet walk-up, to the different musicians and photo opportunities (gorgeous greenery wall with champagne flutes, photo booth, etc.), everything was such fun. The employees at IMPACT Collective kept the flow moving, including check-in, different musicians performing, making sure the unique and tasty food stations were kept fresh, and the bars had great drink options (always important!). As I'm in the event industry, I've also attended a number of site visits with clients to the Capital Turnaround, which are led by IMPACT Collective. Clients get their questions answered in a professional and thorough manner, and IMPACT employees help explain potential layout options to meet the client's vision. I've always enjoyed my experience with both the Capital Turnaround and IMPACT Collective.
Fantastic venue but encountered challenges working with managing agent
First, we’ll start off with the positive aspects of our experience. Capital Turnaround is a fantastic venue:...
it is a large event space equipped with some stylish furniture, bar space, lighting, and screens that would have been perfect for our big 300-person wedding. They also have a large auditorium, fully equipped with a stage, sound equipment, lighting, and plenty of seats to hold our event. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we had to significantly scale down our wedding into a virtual event and could not take full advantage of the venue’s amenities. However, because of Capital Turnaround’s infrastructure, we were able to use the auditorium and all the equipment available to create a memorable wedding we could seamlessly stream to our guests. Eddie, the venue manager, was flexible with us and allowed us to negotiate down our original contract for the scaled-back event, giving us use of the venue for a very reduced cost. During our wedding day, the venue coordinator, Jana, was very pleasant, professional, and cooperative with our planner and other vendors to make sure our event went smoothly behind the scenes.
Now for the negative aspects of our experience. The venue manager and coordinators are part of Impact Collective. Impact Collective requires the use of their preferred vendors. We were, fortunately, able to talk Impact Collective into allowing us to use our own preferred caterer as their preferred caterers weren’t able to meet our needs. After we booked the venue, Capital Turnaround initiated a construction project and it was still under construction on our wedding date and this was not communicated to us. We are glad that we significantly scaled back our event as we would have had to contend with all the construction with our wedding guests.
Impact Collective also created several challenges in our wedding planning. Eddie started an argument with our wedding planner during our walkthrough. In this confrontation, he was unnecessarily aggressive and patronizing, choosing to argue with her in front of us, adding to the anxieties of an already stressful pandemic wedding planning process. To his credit, Eddie did go out of his way later to call us to express his regrets over the argument. However, this still left us anxious about the possibility of future problems, although there were no additional issues.
To summarize, Capital Turnaround was a fantastic venue, which allowed us to carry out the vision for our wedding we had planned, pandemic and all. However, while Impact Collective worked as part of the team to make our wedding day amazing, it was not without its challenges.
*Update* This review was updated after a conversation with Impact Collective regarding our original review.
Capital Turnaround is the most unique and creative event venue that we have ever worked in. Between the 1800's history, modern design and state-of-the-art AV, the space is versatil...
e and multi-dimensional. What I love most about Capital Turnaround are the people. They are the heart and soul that create a welcoming environment for all walks of life to host their special occasion. Highly recommend!
No other venue in the DMV like it! It's got a rustic, industrial vibe to it, but still very modern and lovely! And the IMPACT Collective team did a great job flaunting all it's uni...
que features, like the history, all the rooms, its AMAZING bathroom, etc. I would definitely recommend it to anyone planning an event in the area!
Captial Turnaround is THE SPOT to go to for your events. Their venue is set apart from others with it's unique and industrial feel. There is so much you can do with their space. No...
t only is Capital Turnaround such a beautiful and inventive space, but their team so personable and responsive to what you want your event to be. They make any event they do a stress free and fun experience for everyone.
There is no other space like this in the District! The industrial aesthetic is perfectly complemented by the beautiful furnishings through the whole building. The main space has a ...
wall of huge windows that let in so much light, no matter what event you're trying to plan - Capital Turnaround will be perfect for whatever you can imagine.
Capital Turnaround is the perfect setting for your social event with its modern industrial interior and fantastic lighting system. The event staff will happily advise you on how be...
st to use the space and get the most of this fantastic venue. Check out their pictures and videos!
Beautiful venue. Modern, yet very rustic, preserving the uniqueness of the location. Flexible space for small gathering or very large event.
I attended an event here and all I can say is WOW! This venue has it all, from the industrial concept which is a planner's dream to the open spaces and huge auditorium, Capital Tur...
naround is sure the place to host your event in D.C. The event I attended hosted by IMPACT Collective showed the great potential the venue has to offer and truly made me excited for the future of events here in DC.
The Capital Turnaround is an amazing venue! I highly recommend it for your wedding. This place has everything to accommodate any wedding of any size!
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770 M St SE, Washington, DC
Capital Turnaround