July 28, 2014

Destination Weddings Right in Your ‘Backyard’

Lately, destination weddings are topping the list of unique wedding ideas for many couples.  And while there are some good reasons why you may consider a destination wedding over a traditional wedding (exotic scenery, tropical climate, etc.), you may want to stay home if you would like to share your special day with a number of family and friends.  Explore your backyard and see the beauty your state has to offer!  The DMV has many offerings for the perfect local destination wedding…from beach/waterfront, vineyard, urban, historic and park…there’s something for everyone here.
 

Oxon Hill Manor

 
Located in Oxon Hill, Maryland near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Oxon Hill Manor sits high on a hill with a picturesque view of the Potomac River from the garden area. The grounds include formal English gardens, rose bushes surrounding a reflecting pool, and a large brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Featured inside are exquisitely appointed rooms with wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and fireplaces. A sweeping circular staircase ascends from the first floor hallway. 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ceremony in the English garden with picturesque view of the Potomac River








 Cocktails surrounding the reflecting pool
Seated Reception, featuring a fountain, high on the hill


 
 
 
 

Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park


For the urbanite, Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park (FDIMMP) is an ideal venue.  FDIMMP is an educational and national heritage site that highlights African American maritime history.  Located at the water’s edge on the Inner Harbor in historic Fells Point, FDIMMP has the perfect backdrop for your special day. This venue includes a courtyard, private pier and promenade.  Inside…founders room, art gallery and harbor view room w/ terrace. These rooms are stylish and unique featuring hardwood floors and exposed brick walls. 
 
 
 
 

 Herrington on the Bay

 
If you have always dreamed of having a beach wedding, you may want to consider Herrington on the Bay.  Set in a rural region along the Chesapeake’s Western Shore, yet minutes from Washington, D.C., Herrington on the Bay is a premiere Maryland waterfront wedding site. The outdoor pavilions and wedding ceremony lawns are set amidst lush landscaping with magnificent waterfront vistas giving you that perfect Caribbean feel.  
 
 
 
  

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Waterfront ceremony on the Polynesian Lawn
 
Cocktails overlooking the Chesapeake Bay


Lush reception inside Paradise Ballroom

 
 
Doukénie Winery
 

Doukénie Winery is the perfect spot for the nature enthusiast! Nestled against the Blue Ridge foothills in beautiful Loudoun County, Virginia, Doukénie Winery is located approximately 20 minutes west of historic Leesburg.  Packing picture-perfect panoramic views, Doukénie Winery offers the beauty you seek with each passing season. The relaxing atmosphere and grounds offer many ceremonial sites, and contribute to the refreshing character that this vineyard creates for the perfect backdrop to your special day
 
 
 
2941 Restaurant 
  


If you are looking for exceptional cuisine, elegant service, and breathtakingly beautiful views for your wedding, then you may want to consider 2941 Restaurant. Located on the shores of Fairview Lake, 2941 Restaurant is just minutes from Tyson's Corner.
I know what you’re thinking…a restaurant really???  Yes, really.  The 2941 Restaurant features stunning rooms, outdoor patio areas and waterfront views from almost every seat in the house. The menu at 2941 presents impeccably prepared modern French-American Cuisine and we offer several, appropriate for any function.