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The United States National Arboretum

The United States National Arboretum

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2400 R Street, NE, Washington, DC

About This Vendor

Washington's Secret Garden

Located in Northeast Washington, the U.S. Arboretum is a 446-acre outdoor space home to USDA facilities & for the first time ever open to the public for weddings in the Meadow. This living museum is home to a world-renowned azaleas, dogwoods and magnolias collection. And home to the largest curarated herb garden. For many Washingtonians, the feature most widely recognized and beloved is the Capitol Columns display, original columns of the U.S. Capitol that reach to the skies above the Grand Meadow. Located across from the Herb Garden's & adjacent to the Bonsai Museum, the Meadow is conveniently located near building facilities & parking. Special June 2019 tent & rental packages are currently available. Email us today for this unparalleled view of D.C.'s history & hidden wedding oasis.

Amenities + Details

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

On-Site Accommodations

Indoor

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

300+

Settings

Backyard, Country Club, Garden, Historic Venue, Museum, Park, Tented, Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff

The United States National Arboretum Reviews

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Contact Info for The United States National Arboretum

2400 R Street, NE, Washington, DC(202) 641-4275

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Meet the Team

Natalie Thomas

Events Director

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, flywheel, healthy cuisine and spending time with her cats, Crookshanks and Winterfell.