4.9 out of 5 stars and 14 reviews Best of Weddings (3x).
4.9
(14)1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
About this vendor
Located in Washington, DC, the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is a historic wedding venue. This breathtaking landmark is ideal for hosting your ceremony and reception, with plenty of facilities for all your celebratory needs. You can enjoy total relaxation in a palatial setting and make memories to last a lifetime.
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is a first-class choice for hosting momentous events. The building features a stately design style that can be seen from the exterior to the interior. It has many different event spaces that can be utilized for your ceremony and reception. For instance, consider exchanging your vows in the stunning Pavilion, a circular room with a peaked ceiling and a rounded skylight. This ensures that your service is based on natural light. You can even set your altar at the center of the room and position your guests around it, creating a 360-degree view of your beautiful ceremony. Your reception and evening's entertainment can be enjoyed in the Rotunda, which features a domed ceiling and panoramic views of Pennsylvania Avenue. A large foyer attached to this room can be used for your initial cocktail reception following your service. There is plenty of space to seat your guests in banquet style for your evening's dinner and set up your dance floor for the night ahead.
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center boasts a staff of event professionals who will be happy to assist you in coordinating your perfect day. Some services available to you when celebrating here include event rentals, service staff, and even bar and catering packages. You can work with the talented culinary team to design a menu that fits the vibe of your event. Outside vendors are welcome, so you can fully customize your experience here. Get ready to celebrate your much-anticipated nuptials at this iconic Washington building.
What You'll Love About The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Couples found that the staff helped them host a beautiful and seamless reception. They also appreciated their patience, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. Check out the review section for more information.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Tented
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Cupcakes
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2013.2012.2011.
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I am an Indian bride and my husband and I hosted our Indian Wedding Reception at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Spring, 2025. We utilized the Woodrow Wils...
on Plaza, Oculus, and Atrium for our cocktail hour and reception. Booking our event at the Reagan Building included furniture rentals, food, bar, and servers.
We selected the Ronald Reagan Building as our Wedding Reception location early on during our wedding planning process. From the beginning, we were blown away, not only by the beauty and modern look of the space, but also by the warmth and attentiveness of the Wedding Planning team. We planned our wedding from another city, and Sienna, our initial point of contact and Sales Manager made that experience seamless for us. She answered questions promptly and when we were in town, hosted us on multiple venue tours as we selected other Reception vendors and finalized details for our event. She also gave us amazing advice along the way, helping us to finalize the scope of our decor, lighting, audio, schedule, and menu.
Speaking of food - having the perfect appetizer, cocktail, and dinner menu for our Reception was extremely important to us! We wanted to have a plated dinner with a mix of Indian and Western appetizer and entree options, but we also had some strict dietary restrictions to accommodate within our menu. Sienna, our Wedding Planner Paul, and Head Chef Gohary worked patiently with us to build a menu we were so excited about. Chef and his team created multiple custom entrees for us which turned out better than we ever imagined! They were also able to accommodate all of our dietary restriction requests within our menu, giving us confidence that all of our guests would be able to fully enjoy their meals at our event. The team, along with Service Manager Rene, hosted a lovely menu tasting for us, diligently incorporated our feedback, and even hosted my husband and I for a second “mini-tasting” to make sure that everything was perfect for the big day. During our tasting, they also helped us to choose our chairs, linens, and table settings.
When it came to the night of our Reception, the Reagan team executed on everything flawlessly. Paul assisted our vendors through the check-in and set-up process, and Paul, Sienna, and Rene were all in attendance that night to make sure everything went off without a hitch! The event set-up, food, and service were impeccable; we received compliments from our guests for months afterwards!
I can’t recommend the Ronald Reagan Building enough as a venue for any and all Wedding events. The team was a joy to work with and the results were perfection. Thank you, Reagan team!
We could not be happier with our decision to host our wedding at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRBITC)! From the moment we toured the venue, we knew it...
was the perfect place to celebrate our big day. The space is not only grand and elegant, but it also carries a uniquely iconic DC feel that made it extra special — especially for our many out-of-town guests who were truly wowed by the architecture, location, and overall atmosphere.
The staff at RRBITC was outstanding from start to finish. They were incredibly responsive, professional, friendly, and accommodating throughout the planning process and on the day itself. No question was too small, and every request we had was handled with care and efficiency. They truly went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and it made all the difference. Their attention to detail, organization, and willingness to collaborate were so appreciated and helped us feel confident and calm every step of the way.
One of the biggest highlights for us was how seamlessly the RRBITC team worked with our wedding planner and all of our vendors. Their experience coordinating large events really showed. Everyone was on the same page, timelines were clear, and communication was easy. It made the day-of logistics effortless, which allowed us to fully relax and enjoy our celebration knowing everything was in great hands.
The food and drinks were absolutely phenomenal. The culinary team was not only talented but also incredibly flexible and attentive to our preferences. The chefs were more than willing to modify menu options to suit our tastes, and the result was a completely personalized, elevated dining experience. Our guests are still raving about the quality and presentation — from the passed hors d'oeuvres to the main courses. The bar service was also excellent, with delicious signature cocktails and quick, friendly bartenders throughout the evening.
Beyond the exceptional service and cuisine, the venue itself created a luxurious and unforgettable backdrop for our celebration. The high ceilings, marble details, and dramatic lighting gave our event a sense of grandeur, while still feeling warm and inviting. It’s a versatile space that can be styled beautifully to suit any vision, and we were thrilled with how our décor came to life in the setting.
Many of our guests commented that this was one of the most beautiful and memorable weddings they’ve ever attended — and we have the RRBITC to thank for helping us bring it all together. If you’re looking for a sophisticated, iconic, and well-run venue in the heart of Washington, DC, we cannot recommend the Ronald Reagan Building enough. It was everything we hoped for and more, and we’ll be forever grateful to their amazing team--especially Sienna and Paul--for making our wedding so magical.
Jasmine, Sienna, Nana and the entire Reagan team- you guys are amazing!! I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful and seamless reception, and you made all of our dreams for our bi...
g day come true- including suya for late night snacks. We appreciate your patience, enthusiasm and attention to detail- we could not have done it without you!
We held my sons wedding at the Ronald Regan Building and Trade Center Washington DC in New Year’s Eve and it was absolutely beautiful! The venue was perfect for our wedding of 230 ...
people. From our first visit to the day of the wedding it was a pleasure to work with the staff. Annette was our coordinator and she was awesome to work with she saw to every detail from the setup to the delicious meal that was served.
When beginning the wedding planning process, my fiance and I knew we wanted to have all our people there without compromising on the guest list and we wanted to have it in DC. I al...
so knew that I did not want to use a hotel ballroom and I wanted to have some kind of platform for us to stand on so our guests could see. It was challenging to find a place big enough in DC that would also fit within our vision. From the moment we stepped in the Ronald Reagan Building, I knew this was the venue for us. We originally communicated with Annette and she was so responsive and extremely helpful throughout the venue search and beginning stages. Annette transitioned into a new role and we began working with Sienna who was just as responsive and helpful. Every step of the way Sienna and the team were with us, answering questions, scheduling visits, and scheduling as many phone calls as needed. They continued to go above and beyond on the night of the wedding. Everything was perfect and the food was amazing. We received so many compliments on the food and people could not believe how good everything was especially for a 180 person wedding. Even our guests who had multiple dietary restrictions loved what the chef made for their meal. Truly everything we ate was amazing. There are so many things we loved about the Ronald Reagan Building and the team. We feel incredibly lucky that we were able to have our wedding there and I am so thankful for Sienna and Annette.
We recently had our wedding at the Reagan building and it was truly one of the best nights of our life. The Reagan building team made everything run so seamlessly and they helped u...
s with the planning every step of the way. I was an out of town bride, so it was so nice to have such a great team in DC to make sure that everything was ready for our big day. We received so many compliments on the venue, the service, the food, and the overall vibe of the whole night. Picking a venue can be incredibly stressful but there was nothing stressful about planning a wedding at the Reagan Building. We are so grateful to have had our wedding at the Reagan Building and we will never forget it!
There are so many wedding venues in DC. Some are good, some are great, and some are amazing. The Ronald Reagan Building falls in the "amazing" category.
All the staff members at...
the Ronald Reagan Building are thoughtful, flexible, courteous, efficient, knowledgeable, and thorough. I've never worked with a more professional staff. They were willing to do anything to ensure the event ran smoothly.
I want to thank Laurel and Phillip specifically for their assistance throughout the night. My job was so easy because of their diligent work.
For the couples that are reading this review, please know the Ronald Reagan Building is the perfect place for your wedding. It’s a beautiful venue, the staff is amazing, and the food is delicious! You can’t go wrong here. I promise your event will turn out to be everything you want and more!
Ronald Reagan Building is a perfect place to hold a wedding..
As you walk into the place it looks overwhelming.
It is large and spacious and at first it looks can look like way t...
oo much.
But there are halls and rooms that can accommodate anyone.
And if you have a proper Wedding Planner who can use and build on that beautiful space, it will be perfect..
Highly recommend.
Veronica C, Baltimore MD
I loved the Ronald Reagan Building's Pavilion room! We were married elsewhere, but then bussed everyone in for a fantastic time. The room was beautiful and all the furnishings we...
re perfect so we didn't have to rent anything else. The food was superb and plentiful, and the bartenders kept everyone well supplied.
This place was amazing, everyone who works there is super friendly and accommodating and the space is awesome. We had our reception in the Pavilion Room and it was a perfect setup,...
food was great, space was beautiful. The round room allows for an easy flow for guests, the cocktail area was great, and the small outside patio spaces (overlooking the plaza with all of the twinkling lights in the trees) are awesome if you want to stand outside without missing the party. The only key thing is that from the parking garage to the space is a little tricky. The building provides custom signage for your reception, but we definitely had guests wandering for a few minutes before finding the elevators to the Pavilion. However, if I had to do it all over again, I would definitely choose this location!! So awesome and classy!
This place was amazing...from the food to the service to the look of it. Everything was perfect! Our planner was always easy to get in touch with and made things really easy on m...
e, since I was an out of town bride. Once the wedding day came, everything was perfect and I didn't have to worry about anything. All of our guests really loved the venue too..especially the food!
I've booked here and am SO excited for my wedding next year! This will be the third time I've gone to a wedding reception at the RR building and I'm really excited. I'm a little ca...
utious on money but really wanted a venue that is timeless for good pictures and ambiance. I guess I can only recommend this because of the weddings & dinners I've been to here but I've been really impressed with our coordinator esp. since we're a bit far out right now:) Just a bit worried about the price and some of the food choices but sure it'll work out.
We had our wedding at the Ronald Reagan building and couldn't have been happier! Our ceremony was in the Atrium ballroom, cocktail hour was on the Oculus, and the reception was in ...
the Atrium.
First, the staff was great starting with our sales representative to our planner to the chef and waiters/waitresses. Everyone was helpful and on top of their game, especially Danielle Johnson!!!
The building itself is simply stunning and it was a perfect setting for our "DC" wedding. Our guests were wowed and had an awesome time.
Overall, we are so happy!
The setting was lovely, the service excellent and overall, perfect for a wedding!
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1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center