Help me find places indoors to marry in DC for free.

September 29, 2010 7:58 AM

Where can I marry couples for free in DC during the colder months?

Last month, I wrote in asking for suggestions for private places in Dupont Circle where I could marry couples for free. Thanks to everyone for their responses.

But, now that the seasons are changing, I need to find similar places indoors so that the wedding party and I aren't standing out in the snow come November.

I know mrmoonpie asked a similar question previously. But, I was hoping for a few additional suggestions. I also need some recommendations on after hours venues, as well, as I am only available starting at 6:00 pm on weekdays.

posted by eviltiff to grab bag (3 answers total)

This is a little out of left field but the DC Public Library's meeting rooms are available free of charge as long as your event is "open to the public". For a small event like a wedding, having the meeting technically be open would probably not mean that it was actually open. I don't think this would be your first choice, but it's nice, free and easily available in many locations around the city.
posted by jessamyn at 8:05 AM on September 29, 2010

Another good place to ask this is the Got Plans chat on WashingtonPost.com, Thursdays at 1:00. (And I swear that I'm not a shill even though I recommend this for so many DC questions. Just like their chat.)
posted by inigo2 at 8:09 AM on September 29, 2010

I'm going to second the previous suggestion for GW's Marvin Center at H & 21st. It's open to non-students (most buildings require a key card) and remains unlocked during off-hours. There's also 2100 Penn, a shopping complex / office building, nearby, which is pretty quiet later in the day if you stick to the first floor closer to Johnny Rocket's rather than the other restaurants.
posted by quadrilaterals at 12:15 PM on September 29, 2010