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The United States National Arboretum

5.0
(31)best-of-weddings

2400 R Street, NE, Washington, DC

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About This Vendor

Host Your Wedding at Washington's Secret Garden

Located in Washington, DC, The United States National Arboretum is a garden wedding venue in the Nation's Capital. Spanning approximately 500 acres of greenspace, this destination is home to some of the country's most diverse plant species. As a research facility for the US Department of Agriculture, many types of flora are meticulously cared for and looked after on these grounds. There are several points of interest that call these sprawling acres home. The National Grove of State Trees invites couples and other visitors to be awed as they stand in the presence of the distinct varieties of trees that span America. Also on the land is the National Herb Garden, home to numerous fragrant plants. Situated amongst it all are the original columns of the United States capital, the National Columns. Couples interested in holding their wedding occasion at The United States National Arboretum can make use of specially selected event areas. These include the North Terrace, Water Garden, Meadow, and Herb Garden. Since The United States National Arboretum is partnered with MTG Hospitality, through their Foundation - Friends of the National Arboretum, events receive ample support from experts and seasoned professionals. Whatever draws couples to The United States National Arboretum, they can be sure that their special occasion will be both memorable and full of life.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Garden, Historic Venue, Museum, Park, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner

The United States National Arboretum Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/01/2022 by Mark R
If you're looking for an outdoor venue, this is the perfect romantic setting to get married and have a reception. The setting is beautiful and we would highly recommend doing the ceremony at the Capitol Columns and dinner at the Koi Pond (near ...
the Visitors Center). One thing to be aware of--you will have additional costs for tent placement (prices vary by location on the grounds).
Reviewed On 6/12/2022 by Molly J
LOVED the Arboretum as our venue! Natalie is the best - a total professional and makes the process simple and smooth. As DC residents, we could not have asked for a more epic location in the city. It was beautiful and so nice to have the ceremo...
ny, cocktail hour, and reception all at the same venue, but in three different locations. Highly recommend it!
Reviewed On 5/25/2022 by Sarah G
The National Arboretum is the PERFECT place to host your wedding -- it's got nature, flowers, ambience, and the columns! It was 90 degrees on our big day, but the venue had a nice little breeze and our guests were totally mesmerized by the beau...
ty of it all. And Natalie! What an amazing person to work with -- I knew we were in great hands from the moment we met her for our first venue tour. She was so helpful in recommending vendors to help bring our vision to life. If you want the perfect outdoor venue to wow your guests and have the most memorable day, book the Arboretum asap! I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Graham H
Beautiful setting and the best service imaginable!
Reviewed On 12/22/2021 by Stephanie S
We had a wonderful wedding experience at the Arboretum in September 2021. Our choice to go with the Arboretum was driven by two important factors: 1) the beauty of the space and the flexible layouts for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and receptio...
n and 2) NATALIE! Natalie was everything we could have hoped for from a vendor perspective -- she was honest with us about what worked well (or didn't) at the venue, she was responsive, she was excited and helpful on the actual day, and she certainly helped make sure everything went off without a hitch -- including helping our guests navigate with ubers/lyfts at the end of the night.
Reviewed On 12/21/2021 by Jayne V
The National Arboretum was the most perfect place to get married. It is the most gorgeous, scenic and natural space Washington DC has to offer. While spacious, it's a hidden gem in the Capitol. Covid was an ongoing and constant concern for ...
us and safety + comfort levels of our guests. The outdoor space gave us peace of mind with the added benefit of not having to worry about the perpetual mask on/mask off mandates du jour. That being said, for intimate and safety sake we opted for a small family ceremony in the herb garden followed by a tented reception in the meadow to include our best of friends. A perfect indoor/outdoor option. I'd usually subscribe to more being more but the space is already so plush and gorgeous you don't need to kill yourself over added decor. It would be like bringing sand to the beach. (I'll note: Sidra Forman did our flowers. Bouquets, installations around catering, centerpieces etc. - They were beyond stunning - and you can NEVER have too many flowers) With our wedding being in the fall- the sun starts to set a little earlier so we paid a lighting company to have the columns lit up - it was worth every penny. They glowed in the distance and set a dreamy / historical mood. Made for the most romantic and special photos too!! Natalie and her team are responsive, professional, offered creative solutions at every turn - provided great vendor suggestions and all around were a delight to work with. My excitement and concerns were always mirrored by Natalie and team. I felt as though we were mutually invested in the wedding and the outcome was equally important to them. I could not recommend this venue any more. I feel so very lucky to have had the opportunity to get married at The National Arboretum and start our lives together surrounded by such beauty. A sincere thank you to all.
Reviewed On 12/14/2021 by LJ C
We searched for a venue for more than a year, both in and out of DC. Although other venues met the cookie-cutter criteria, we were searching for "magical" and were never quite able to find it... until we visited the National Arboretum. DC is a...
bustling place, which is why we live here and love it. But for our wedding, we wanted to feel transported to some place truly special, unique, and connected with nature. The Arboretum IS that place. People often choose venues hours outside the city because they want that connection with nature, but then guests have to drive back or find lodging in far away places because the infrastructure isn't there to support large events. The Arboretum represents the best of both worlds. It encompasses the natural untamed beauty you want to lose yourself in, but is within the city and conveniently co-located among top wedding vendors and services. You really can have it all. Furthermore, top notch ratings go to Natalie and her team for running a tight ship. Highly responsive, highly professional, and will do whatever they can to make sure your special day is exactly that. The National Arboretum exceeded our expectations. We couldn't have asked for a better day.
Reviewed On 11/27/2021 by Margaret L
The National Arboretum was the most incredible place for our fall 2021 wedding! First let me say that Natalie is incredible to work with! She was so helpful throughout our entire planning process, especially when we moved our dates from 2020 to...
2021. We had our ceremony in the meadow, cocktail hour in the herb garden, and then had our tent in the tent pad which had a beautiful view of the columns in the background. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue in Washington, D.C. In addition to the ceremony and reception we were able to take our wedding party photos in various different parts of the arboretum. Each area is as stunning as the next! Late October was perfect timing for the leaves changing. I couldn't recommend the National Arboretum and Natalie enough!!
Reviewed On 11/26/2021 by Jovanna D
The US National Arboretum was the first and last place we toured for our wedding venue. My husband and I knew instantly that it was the perfect outdoor space for our micro wedding. In Fall 2021, we had a classic and beautiful ceremony in the ...
herb garden with 45 of our closest loved ones and it was followed by a cocktail hour reception to include all the sweet traditions of a wedding (first dance, toasts, ceremonial cake cutting, etc.). There were so many things we loved about this venue. For instance, the natural beauty of the herb garden was breathtaking. We barely had to decorate because the greenery was already built in. Secondly, this venue was not like a hotel where it could be torn down 20 years from now - it is federal land and will be here for the years to come. Lastly, Natalie was excellent to work with from start to finish. She answered all of our questions along the way and was extremely kind, helpful, and professional. All in all, our wedding was everything we could have wished for and more and we are so happy we went with our first choice to get married at the National Arboretum. The golf cart was also a huge bonus in getting around the grounds. Highly recommend to all!
Reviewed On 11/15/2021 by Linda Q
We had a beautiful fall ceremony and champagne toast at the Capitol Columns -- complete with a rainbow. The views are spectacular and there are many photo op locations. A truly memorable and one-of-a-kind event venue.
Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Elizabeth C
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and it wouldn't have been possible without the help of Natalie at the Arboretum. She was incredibly helpful and responsive, even in the midst of all of the changes that happened throughout our planning due t...
o COVID, etc.
Reviewed On 7/14/2021 by Krista P
We had our ceremony at the Capitol Columns, and it was perfect! Everything was so beautiful, and many of our guests commented on how unique and special the venue was. We didn't add any decor; the majesty of the columns and beauty of the surroun...
ding nature was perfect on its own. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a ceremony location that is natural and outdoors but still has some of the grandeur and focus of a more traditional venue.
Reviewed On 6/29/2021 by Abeni D
Using the National Arboretum for our small wedding was awesome! Natalie was always available to answer questions via text, phone or email. Our wedding was seamless and perfect! Thank you FONA!
Reviewed On 6/17/2021 by G W
My husband and I chose the arboretum for our wedding; this venue is gorgeous, and the staff is beyond accommodating! Natalie took care of us every step of the way, and made excellent vendor suggestions, as well!
Reviewed On 6/13/2021 by Olivia C
Choosing the National Arboretum for our ceremony venue was the best wedding decision my husband and I made! If you love the outdoors and nature, look no further. We had our ceremony and a champagne toast in the Herb Garden and it was perfect fo...
r our micro wedding. The arboretum is a magical place, and Natalie and her team made our wedding day go so smoothly. We’re so thankful!
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2021
Thank you for the review and celebrating with a champagne toast in the Herb Garden is a perfect way to hold a wedding!
Reviewed On 6/03/2021 by Allison T
The Arboretum was the perfect place for a wedding--especially one planned during COVID uncertainty. Natalie was the most helpful, both during the planning process and during the actual event. She worked with us when we were able to invite mor...
e guests, provided vendor recommendations, and even helped clear the chairs at the end of the ceremony. The location was wonderful, and Natalie made sure everything went smoothly.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2021
Allison thank you for the review and it was our pleasure and joy when the guest count was able to expand as capacity rules were lifted!
Reviewed On 5/26/2021 by Jennifer G
Having our anniversary party at the Arboretum was MAGICAL, and Natalie is FANTASTIC to work with! After two wedding cancellations due to COVID, my husband and I were very hesitant to schedule yet a third date. However, after stumbling across th...
at the Arboretum does weddings (one of our favorite spots in DC), we couldn't resist and it was a great decision. If you haven't been to the Arboretum, don't wait any longer. It's a hidden (or not so hidden anymore) gem of DC perfect for weddings. The grounds are gorgeous, and there are so many romantic, stunning spots for your first-look, ceremony, and reception. The Arboretum offers multiple wedding options that accommodate different needs and budgets. Leading up to our anniversary party and at the event, Natalie (runs private events for the Arboretum) was a dream to work with. She's friendly, genuine, super responsive, accommodating, and a problem solver. She made our day stress-free and helped us to enjoy every moment of it. We cannot recommend the Arboretum enough to newly engaged couples - you'd be lucky to get married there!
Reviewed On 5/17/2021 by David K
Everyone should consider getting married here. Not only was it affordable, but the experience was so easy. Natalie was an amazing communicator and help to us with her suggestions of local venues and perspectives! Super host. She was responsive...
and flexible and very accommodating. The arboretum was a dream location to hold our wedding at and we’d recommend it to anyone and everyone! Built in florals and endless picture opportunities that are so unique to you! Also, the money goes to supporting research at the Arboretum. Our signature cocktail was made from honey harvested at the Arboretum. What’s not to love?
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2021
David, thank for you for the review. I continue to tell everyone how great that cocktail was and love that you were trailblazers and included the Youth Garden honey in your celebration!
Reviewed On 5/03/2021 by Christina S
The Arboretum is a magical place to get married. We got married at the columns and it was beautiful. Natalie at the Arboretum is fantastic! Very responsive and attentive. Highly recommend this place for your special day.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2021
Christina, thank you for your kind review. Your wedding was so gorgeous and I'm certain your pictures will be breathtaking!
Reviewed On 4/17/2021 by Semir H
We rescheduled our wedding due to COVID-19 and moved it from an indoor location to the Arboretum on the recommendation of our previous vendor stating the Arboretum's outdoor location would be ideal and beautiful for hosting our wedding celebrat...
ion. You will not be disappointed with your selection of the Arboretum as your outdoor venue! There are many locations for a first look, beauty everywhere, and the beauty of the park greeting you throughout the day. Natalie was fantastic and we couldn't thank her enough for making the day easy for us.
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2021
Semir, thank you for this review. We were so happy to provide you and your guests a safe experience and outdoor venue to celebrate your marriage!
Reviewed On 10/22/2020 by Emileigh C
Getting married at the Arboretum was wonderful! The day was so beautiful and our guests also really enjoyed themselves at such a historic and lovely location. The photos we've seen so far from our early October wedding have blown us away so muc...
h that we can't wait to go back and reminisce. In fact, our biggest regret is how quick our micro-wedding was. We would have loved to spend even more of our day at the Arboretum - it was just perfect location and it felt special to start our life together while supporting a (USDA) National Park! And, a BIG shout out to our wonderful venue coordinator, Natalie! I got my veil caught in a bush right before walking up to the altar and Natalie rushed over to help me. I will never forget that and her helpfulness! We also forgot our flower petals for our ceremony exit and Natalie rushed my fiance over to the guest center and back before we could blink to help us fix the problem! She is great. For couples considering the Arboretum, we say go for it! It will be so special and you will love the location. One last tip, I'd also suggest coordinating through your photographer for a professional videographer. We regret not having done that, but everything else was great.
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2020
Emileigh, thank you for this review! I so hope your veil still looks as beautiful today as it did getting caught in the bush! :-) We loved your music and so appreciate choosing the Arboretum. Can't wait to see your additional pictures. Enjoy...
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Reviewed On 8/25/2020 by Toyah B
We had our wedding at the National Arboretum. Natalie from MTGHospitality was the best! She is so professional. She made our day literally perfect. Everything was smooth and she was always responsive and had our best interests at heart. I can't...
rave enough about her. I am pretty sure I've thanked her a million times. The National Arboretum is a beautiful venue!! You can not go wrong by choosing this for your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2020
Toyah, thank you so much for the kind review. We loved your minimony and creating a memorable experience for your family and friends during this time.
Reviewed On 7/10/2020 by Laura M
Selecting my venue and working with Natalie was the first -- and most important -- decision I’ve made in wedding planning thus far! My fiance and I were so excited to learn that the National Arboretum was available for weddings and reached out ...
to Natalie in December 2019, toured the venue in January 2020, and were ready to commit on the spot. Planning a May 2021 wedding amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic has felt stressful, but having Natalie in our corner has helped us keep moving forward. She has been responsive from the moment we met, answering all of our questions (big and small) with kindness and timeliness, and has provided us with so many vendor connections along the way. The conversations I’ve had with vendors thus far indicate that Natalie is held in high regard by her industry colleagues -- “I love working with Natalie” is something I’ve heard multiple times now! And it’s true. It’s been a pleasure to work with her and I highly, highly, highly recommend reaching out to her!
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2020
Laura this is such a sweet and kind review! I really appreciate you sharing your experience and how much your enjoying our vendors. Can't wait for 2021!
Reviewed On 6/22/2020 by Megan R
*** We cancelled our wedding due to COVID. To Note: MANY of my friends have reported a no refund policy by their wedding venue vendors-- this was not my experience with The Natl Arbo-- they were of course going to charge us full amount if WE ca...
ncelled, and refund the full amount if THEY cancelled, but the third option was to augment our venue rental to something more suited to these times: cancel the cocktail hour and reception rental and rent only the ceremony time and space. Natalie was flexible in this regard and I think that should be recognized. Many friends have lost thousands because of rigid contracts to venue sites, and this venue vendor was not one of those types. The tent company however is another story! We basically had to argue with them for 1/6 of our money back. (A Grand Event Tents). AND, Something Vintage has locked us into rescheduling and paying the rest of our order for some future event...except we are moving ... so, yeah no thanks. I am not the person asking for all our money back, We donated our flowers to staff at GW Hospital, we asked for nothing back from our small vendors (hair, makeup, coordinator, photog, dj...) and they in-turn, released us from paying the rest of the balance. So, instead of paying for and hosting a ceremony, cocktail reception and wedding reception, we only hosted a "ceremony" and instead of marrying during this time that we rented, we held a Forest Bathing ceremony in honor of the Summer Solstice. Natalie was flexible with us and will be refunding our money for the cocktail and event reception time that we were obviously not able to host. We, therefore, wound up paying for the ceremony time only. PROs: The obvious: the vistas and flora and fauna are breathtaking and spiritually and healthfully rejuvenating. Natalie is friendly and easy to communicate with. Free parking on site. Many options for event locations within the space itself. Bathrooms onsite. CONs: you are forced to use one tent company. We were almost about to spend $30K...YES! $30K for just the tent. Basically half of our budget. A dance floor, sub floor (because after thinking it over, I didn't want to force folx into digging heels into the ground or changing their footwear to flats bc I've been that person that was perturbed when my outfit has to be adjusted for flats), lighting, the vendor road, coverings over the poles and rigging, & install. We could not shop around. And we were not told about how expensive the tent features including the road YOU ARE FORCED TO PURCHASE. SO, sure, you could order a tent for from this co. for about 12-15K but it is the BAREST OF BONES. That and the no fire ... so no candles and you have to provide ground lighting for guests to navigate to the main building for the bathrooms which is fine but something you should consider as a part of your DIY time. Finally, please I encourage everyone to provide non-toxic bug repellent for your guests because the chemicals may be microscopic, but they are systemic and potent...they kill. And this beautiful haven houses many living beings small and large. So please please be loving toward them and ourselves by supplying Badger bug spray or some other great brand. Thanks for listening. https://www.badgerbalm.com/c-46-natural-bug-repellents.aspx
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2020
Thank you for sharing this experience and I'm sorry to hear you were unhappy with some of our vendors. Yes we have a strict no flame policy because we are a green space; and we are strict with our vendor list due to the nature of the research ...
and that the venue is a government property. Our 4 different tent areas do accommodate different budgets and needs and I'm certain we could have modified your tent rental space in a non-covid timeline. On the bright side , I loved your forest bathing ritual and I LOVE your recommendation on your bug spray for bug repellent. We appreciate when others show love for the gardens and the green space (and their animal & insect friends) that the Arboretum staff works to cultivate and care for on a daily basis for the public's enjoyment. - Natalie
Reviewed On 9/11/2019 by Alli S
Natalie is a dream to work with! Organized, honest, answers emails quickly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help! We had a great experience touring the National Arboretum venue with her and highly recommend this phenomenal venue
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2019
This is such a kind review. I really appreciate it! We take pride in being honest with couples and making sure they have a wonderful hospitality experience. Happy Wedding Planning!
Reviewed On 6/27/2019 by Megan S
Having our wedding at the National Arboretum was an absolute dream. The park is huge and beautiful and we had a bunch of different options for where the ceremony and reception could be. The setting is so gorgeous with both planted and wild flow...
ers as well as open fields. The vendors we had to choose from were wonderful. We chose to have our reception in the tent included in the June wedding package and it was perfect. DC doesn’t have a whole lot of options for outdoor venues so if you get the chance to book here, do it! You will not be disappointed.
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Thank you for the kind review and having your wedding at the Arboretum. We loved your use of the Herb Garden for your First Look ! Thanks, Natalie
Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Jehan K
Wow Wow Wow, this is the place to be married! The National Arboretum was spectacular and Natalie from Mcneese Thomas Group was knowledgeable, always available, and so helpful. I would recommend this place and the event company to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019
We couldn't agree more - it is the place to be married! Thank you for the kind review. I strive to me accessible to all our clients and can't wait to see the beautiful images. Congrats.
Reviewed On 6/12/2019 by Kerry M
We could not have had a more beautiful wedding. All of our wedding guests loved coming to the Arboretum and getting a chance to explore the herb garden during cocktail hour. The capitol columns were a beautiful backdrop for our ceremony and are...
where we took all of our pre-ceremony photos including our first look. Natalie and her team were extremely helpful and responsive and listened to all of our requests. The day ran extremely smoothly.
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2019
Thank you Kerry for the wonderful review. You and your dress were a vision with the backdrop of those columns and we loved having you as our first 2019 Bride!
Reviewed On 6/12/2019 by Jackie M
The perfect venue and Natalie of the McNeese/Thomas Group helped to make our sons wedding dreams come true! Historic columns in the background, beautiful gardens all around us and the ability to create a personal and classic wedding. We couldn'...
t have asked for anything more!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2019
Thank you for the kind review. We absolutely loved being a part of your family's day and showcasing the Garden's that your son visited when he decided that he had met his future wife!
Reviewed On 12/08/2018 by Kyle H
It is hard to describe a perfect wedding. It is much harder to pull one off. Natalie and her team at McNeese Thomas made it happen despite our last minute planning, flightly attitudes, and busy schedules. We had a beautiful, seamless, scenic...
, but somehow laid-back wedding at the National Arboretum. We had confused out-of-town family, drunk guests, drunk family, confused out-of-town guests, the whole show. Because of Natalie and her team at NcNeese Thomas it went perfectly. She not only handled the location and day-of logistics, but put us in touch with our world class - search "Spilled Milk Catering" - caterer, who just nailed it. On the day of we didn't have to lift a finger, somehow it all just worked out, right down to helping the old folks with Uber and making sure we walked off with some much-needed leftovers. The "somehow" was Natalie and the McNeese Thomas Group.
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2018
Kyle, thank you for this fun and lively review! Your wedding was our very first Arboretum wedding and you set the standard for chill and good spirited fun. Plus we got to introduce your Dad to Uber! Enjoy married life and look forward to se...
eing you and the dog around the Arboretum - aka your wedding venue.
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by Janet S
We had an amazing wedding at the Arboretum on October 20th. Natalie was such a pleasure to work with. Because government can be a pain, having Natalie at the helm was extremely important. She is very professional and also very kind. She reall...
y tries to meet all your expectations and beyond. The Arboretum is a beautiful and majestic setting. It is truly a magical place!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2018
Thank you for the kind review!. Your family was the very first wedding we booked at the Arboretum and it was such a joy to see the Arboretum come alive for your daughter's wedding! We can't look at the columns without thinking of the sun comin...
g out as you walked her down that aisle.

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Natalie Thomas first learned the fundamentals of customized VIP service while working as a staffer in both Senate and House Congressional offices. Natalie grew up in Texas and graduated from Boise State University and currently resides in Washington, D.C. Her favorite hobbies are reality TV and plant based cuisine.

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