Best Locations for a Micro Wedding in DC

Looking for the best places to have your micro wedding in DC? Here are some of my favorites.

This spot is one of my all-time faves, because it has a little bit of everything, and the options are unlimited! The courtyards in the West building have lovely natural light as well as plenty of greenery, making them an optimal choice for a small pop-up ceremony or elopement. Getting there right as they open at 10am is the best idea.

Grooms show off their rings during their micro wedding elopement at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Two grooms kiss at the end of their ceremony at the NGA in DC. A family hugs after a micro wedding at the National Gallery of Art. Two grooms have their portrait taken at the National Gallery of Art.

See some more reasons why I love the NGA for micro weddings, elopements, and engagement photos.

DC War Memorial

The DC War Memorial is kind of like having your own private, mini Jefferson Memorial! You can reserve it for a reasonable fee, and it’s a covered space that is beautiful in rain or shine, at any time of day. Plus, the columns are classic and timeless for a true “DC” feel.

Images to show that rainy day weddings at the DC War Memorial can still be beautiful. Bride and groom walk with their families away from the DC War Memorial. A couple walks down the aisle together at the DC War Memorial, one of the best locations in DC for a micro wedding. Bride hugs her parents at one of the best locations in DC for a micro wedding, the DC War Memorial. Bride and groom dance under the dome of the DC War Memorial.

Bishop’s Garden at the National Cathedral

This is one of the hidden gems of the city, in my opinion. Bishop’s garden has something blooming in every season, and the winding paths and stone gazebo and archways will make you feel like you’re in your own personal secret garden.

Grooms exchange rings during an elopement at Bishop's Garden in DC. Hugs after a micro wedding at Bishop's Garden in DC. LGBTQ+ micro wedding portraits in Bishop's Garden

Woodrow Wilson House

I’ve photographed a few elopements at the Woodrow Wilson House, and I’m never disappointed! The rooms are unique, and the natural light unparalleled, making it one of the best locations for a micro wedding in DC.

Bride poses for a portrait before her micro wedding at the Woodrow Wilson House in DC. The light during the ceremonies at the Woodrow Wilson House makes it one of my favorite locations for a micro wedding. Woodrow Wilson House DC Micro Wedding_0004 Bride and groom walk the grounds of the Woodrow Wilson House in DC after their elopement. Bride and groom pose by the window for a portrait at the Woodrow Wilson House in DC.

Constitution Gardens

If you’re looking the quintessential DC location, Constitution Gardens never disappoints. You’ve got a great view of the Washington Monument, and plenty of other iconic memorials within a quick walking distance. And if you’re lucky, you might even get photobombed by some local ducks!

Micro wedding couple exchanges rings in front of the Washington monument in Constitution Gardens DC micro wedding couple celebrates with portraits in Constitution Gardens Constitution Gardens micro wedding

Your Favorite Bar or Restaurant

Make it personal! What could be more special than having a celebration with your favorite people at your favorite spot? At the end of the day, the best locations for a DC micro wedding are always the places that hold the most meaning for you. (Maydan, featured first, and Limani, featured second, are great choices!)

LGBTQ+ couple excitedly holds hands during their micro wedding at Maydan restaurant in DC. LGBTQ+ couple walks down staircase after their elopement at Maydan restaurant in DC. Restaurant Micro Wedding DC__0003 Couple kisses at the end of their micro wedding ceremony at Limani in Washington DC. Couple toasts after their elopement at Limani restaurant in Washington DC.