National Cathedral School
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Carly Redrow
MANAGER
National Cathedral School (NCS) is a beautiful wedding venue located on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Our campus offers delightful indoor and outdoor options for both your ceremony and reception. The venue is conveniently located in the heart of the US capital and has stunning views of the surrounding gardens and city landscape. Our facilities are equipped to provide everything you need for your celebration, including catering, on-site parking, and a dedicated, friendly staff.
Facilities and Capacity
NCS offers a number of diverse options for ceremonies and receptions, from intimate outdoor terraces to the elegant Grace Chapel. The chapel's modern architecture and stunning stained glass make it a distinctive and beautiful place to exchange vows, and it can accommodate up to 250 guests. Nestled beside the Cathedral is Hearst Hall, a historic building hosting ceremonies and receptions alike. Our campus also features several outdoor venues, all of which offer breathtaking views of the Washington National Cathedral and its surrounding landscape.
Services Offered
NCS offers all-inclusive service for weddings, from catering to facility setup and unparalleled commitment from the staff. On-site security and custodial services are available to help you prepare for the ceremony and reception, as well as assist with tear-down after the evening is over. We also offer our own in-house catering service, FLIK, for your consideration. Please feel free to reach out and schedule a time for you and your partner to stop by and tour all that we have to offer!
What You'll Love About National Cathedral School
Couples who celebrate their big day at this venue love the stunning and elegant setting, providing abundant bespoke photoshoot opportunities. Additionally, they rave about the event team, who work in tandem with each couple to ensure their wedding vision is brought to life. Check out the Reviews section to learn more about this gorgeous property.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Venue
Religious Setting
Church
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Carly Redrow
Manager
Carly Redrow has overseen events at National Cathedral School since 2018. She has experience accommodating a wide variety of special occasions including weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more. Outside of work, Ms. Redrow enjoys crafting her own fitness regimens, experimenting with Pinterest recipes, and snuggling with her snuggle-hating cats.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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The National Cathedral School offers a romantic and stress-free wedding experience, with beautiful ceremony and reception spaces that provide amazing views of the National Cathedral. Carly, the Facilities, Events & Rental Coordinator, is highly praised for her professionalism, creativity, and helpfulness. The venue is described as a hidden gem in DC, perfect for smaller weddings, and offers indoor and outdoor options, making it a timeless setting for couples looking for an intimate and special venue with a welcoming and accommodating team.Review photos
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Amanda H
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5.0
11/27/2024
Carly and the entire NCS team were truly a dream to work with. We feel like we found a hidden gem venue in DC and couldn't be happier with how our wedding day turned out! The chapel felt intimate and special, and our guests loved enjoying the views of the Cathedral grounds. We thought it was the perfect venue size for our approx 75 person wedding. The Cathedral grounds are also a lovely backdrop for photos. If you're looking for a timeless wedding space, with both indoor and outdoor options, we'd highly recommend working with NCS! Carly is professional, creative & enthusiastic. She was also very kind and helpful with our families, ranging from infants to grandparents! Thank you, thank you!
Tori Leigh T
5.0
11/03/2025
Highly recommend using NCS as a vendor! Carly and her team did an incredible job helping on our big day! Carly answered all of our questions and was very speedy with her responses leading up to our wedding. The venue was beautiful and everything I had dreamed it would be!
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Meghan B
5.0
10/13/2025
Carly and Rev. Cavaleri made our ceremony absolutely seamless and were a joy to work with!
Heather F
5.0
12/21/2024
The NCS was absolutely perfect for our ceremony and reception! We had our ceremony on the lawn, a cocktail hour in the courtyard and reception in Hearst Hall - all with an amazing view of The National Cathedral! Carly and the whole team were fantastic throughout our whole process, she was very responsive and was able to walk us through each space virtually (we never even visited until our rehearsal, we were completely at ease, Carly was on top of it and we had no worries). Day-of was so smooth, they set up and tore down and we were able to focus on the wedding day shenanigan details. I would 100% recommend NCS and Carly to all couples looking for a romantic spot with a fabulous view and a stress free planning process!
Nicole M
5.0
7/06/2024
Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had my wedding at the National Cathedral School! Affordable, convenient, beautiful...the key elements for any event. Carly Redrow, Facilities, Events & Rental Coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with. She was always so joyful and happy to help. She goes above and beyond to make your day special. The venue itself is perfect for a 50-100 person wedding and logistically had all the nuts & bolts to make planning much easier. I truly cannot recommend this venue enough!!
Grace C
5.0
12/21/2023
WOW! I would give 10 stars if I could. We had the most excellent experience working with the National Cathedral School to host our wedding ceremony in Grace Chapel.
First, working with Carly was a dream, especially for someone as detail-oriented as I am. She was one step ahead always, asking all the right questions and ensuring that we were aware and aligned to any updates. She even took extra care in putting up Christmas decorations for the chapel in consideration of our December wedding! I can't say enough positive things about working with her.
Second, our experience in the space was fantastic. We had a "green room" off to the side for the bridal party, which worked well. The chapel itself was beautiful, decorated so beautifully for Christmas, and just naturally very gorgeous with its wood pews and windows. Coming down the aisle there was everything I could have dreamed!
Truly it was such a perfectly planned and coordinated ceremony by Carly and the NCS team. I recommend anyone considering it to book their wedding or special event here!
Cara D
5.0
7/17/2020
Full disclosure, I did not end up having my wedding at National Cathedral School, however this is not due to any fault of theirs! The Facilities & Rentals Coordinator, Carly, was a pleasure to work with. Reverend Cavaleri was so welcoming and easy to talk to. Both Carly and Rev. Cavaleri gave us support in the planning process, as well as when we ended up having to postpone and ultimately cancel our event at NCS due to COVID-19 concerns. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue though- Grace Chapel and the National Cathedral grounds are gorgeous and we certainly appreciated the flexibility, responsiveness, and understanding that Carly and Rev. Cavaleri showed us. This venue is such a hidden gem in DC!
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