Powerhouse is a historic wedding venue located in Washington, DC, between the Georgetown Waterfront Park and the famous M Street shopping corridor. If you’re searching for a chic, industrial celebration space that speaks both to Georgetown’s history and its future, Powerhouse might be just right for you.
Powerhouse first opened in 1917, operating as a power plant for the DC Paper Manufacturing Company, and was then converted into an event space. This iconic building features 30-foot-high ceilings, dramatic bay windows, a mezzanine space, and a smokestack rising 150 feet. It towers over the Georgetown skyline, an iconic part of the city’s history and your whirlwind romance. With 6,000 square feet of event space for your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception, the party is only just getting started.
With a modern, industrial interior, Powerhouse offers a venue with a character that can be customized to fit your style and taste. While your guests mingle with their drinks at the cocktail hour, you and your partner can prepare in on-site get-ready rooms. Valets can ensure your guests arrive in comfort and style. In addition, the venue has a state-of-the-art audio system with inputs throughout, and is wired for easy lighting installations. Within walking distance of world-class hotels, including the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton, you won’t have far to go to rest your heads. Needless to say, everyone at the Powerhouse would love to hear more about your most magical day.
