About this vendor
National Union Building is a historic wedding venue in Washington, DC that sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration. You and your partner-to-be can discover this hidden gem in the heart of downtown DC with boutique wedding spaces.
The decor? Think exposed brick, hardwood floors, high ceilings, a wrought-iron stairwell, and a historic elevator wrapped in Romanesque architecture, all lit by our custom antique Edison bulb floor lamps. Full ceremony and reception experiences incorporate four versatile open spaces with a beautiful antique elevator and stairwell. Here, guests will experience an effortless and interactive transition between ceremony, cocktails, reception, and dance floor – a perfect fit for weddings of up to 150 guests.
Each floor can adapt to match a variety of themes, from DIY elopement celebrations to rustic farm tables. We’ve covered all the functional details with a sound system, bar areas, dimming lights, and rustic decor elements. Our industry-expert team will also help you through every step of the planning process. Learn more at www.corsaircreative.com.
All furniture at the National Union Building, such as ceremony chairs and reception tables, must be coordinated through your wedding planner.
The building: this masterpiece on the block of 9th and F street was designed and built in 1890 by Glenn Brown and originally served as the home of the National Union Fire Insurance Company. In more recent history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 and is a contributing property to the Downtown Historic District. It served as LivingSocial’s “experience” building after its renovation in 2013 and is one of the only dedicated historic event and wedding venues in Washington, DC.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- City Hall
- Estate
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Loft
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
- Planning
Reviews
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5
out of 5.02 reviews
The National Union Building was perfect for our downtown loft wedding! Whitney, Daniela, and the whole NUB team were very responsive and excited to host our wedding. We worked wit...
h them to come up with the perfect layout and flow for both our wedding ceremony and reception. We handled all outside vendors based on their recommendations and they were very collaborative on times and setup. I would recommend NUB to all future brides and event planners!
National Union Building was the perfect venue for our 100-guest wedding in May 2018. The space was beautiful and fit the "personality" of our event really well. The location is con...
venient, and our guests had a great time! We'd recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in DC! We got so many compliments on the space and how well it worked for the event. One of our engaged guests wants to book the space for their wedding after seeing how awesome it was. It really was the perfect space - a great aesthetic, a great value, and an excellent overall experience.
Contact
918 F Street NW, Washington, DC
National Union Building