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Cedar Knoll Restaurant
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $15,000
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Discover Cedar Knoll, a historic, waterfront gem perfect for your wedding celebration. Since 1970, we've crafted memorable events with stunning Potomac views, attentive service, and exquisite seasonal cuisine. Ideal for intimate ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers, our unique spaces offer timeless elegance. Let our dedicated team customize every detail to bring your dream wedding event to life, creating a truly extraordinary experience on the banks of the Potomac.
Our event spaces
Botanical Room
Your private, all-weather garden party
Host your intimate gathering in the sun-drenched Botanical Room. This private dining space is filled with natural light from windows galore, illuminating the handsome slate floors and lush live plants. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and charm, creating the feel of a beautiful garden party without any concern for the weather. It’s a bright and refreshing setting for a bridal shower, engagement party, or an elegant seated dinner, offering a serene escape for you and your guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Presidential Room
Elegant dining with Potomac River views.
Experience refined elegance in the Presidential Room. This distinguished, semi-private space offers captivating views of the Potomac River through its large windows. The ambiance is set by beautiful chandeliers casting a warm glow over rich leather seats and a stately fireplace. It's an impeccable choice for a sophisticated rehearsal dinner or an exclusive cocktail hour, providing a backdrop of classic luxury and timeless style for your special occasion.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Lafayette Room
Grand ballroom elegance on the Potomac.
Celebrate in splendor in the Lafayette Room, our grandest space with the feel of a classic ballroom. Sweeping views of the Potomac River provide a stunning natural backdrop, while gorgeous chandeliers and beautiful decor create an atmosphere of pure elegance. This versatile room is perfect for your main reception or a large celebration. It also offers adjacent access to a reserved portion of our patio, allowing your event to flow seamlessly from an indoor fete to an open-air gathering.
Guest capacity
72-90 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Pergola Covered Patio
Panoramic views under bistro lights
Host an unforgettable al fresco event on our Pergola Covered Patio. This enchanting outdoor space offers panoramic views of the stunning natural scenery. As evening falls, strung bistro lights cast a magical glow over the setting, complemented by a charming wall of ivy and manicured topiaries. It’s a truly romantic backdrop for a cocktail reception, a scenic ceremony, or an open-air dinner, promising your guests what is arguably the best seat in the house for your celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Botanical Room
Your private, all-weather garden party
Host your intimate gathering in the sun-drenched Botanical Room. This private dining space is filled with natural light from windows galore, illuminating the handsome slate floors and lush live plants. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and charm, creating the feel of a beautiful garden party without any concern for the weather. It’s a bright and refreshing setting for a bridal shower, engagement party, or an elegant seated dinner, offering a serene escape for you and your guests.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Presidential Room
Elegant dining with Potomac River views.
Experience refined elegance in the Presidential Room. This distinguished, semi-private space offers captivating views of the Potomac River through its large windows. The ambiance is set by beautiful chandeliers casting a warm glow over rich leather seats and a stately fireplace. It's an impeccable choice for a sophisticated rehearsal dinner or an exclusive cocktail hour, providing a backdrop of classic luxury and timeless style for your special occasion.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Lafayette Room
Grand ballroom elegance on the Potomac.
Celebrate in splendor in the Lafayette Room, our grandest space with the feel of a classic ballroom. Sweeping views of the Potomac River provide a stunning natural backdrop, while gorgeous chandeliers and beautiful decor create an atmosphere of pure elegance. This versatile room is perfect for your main reception or a large celebration. It also offers adjacent access to a reserved portion of our patio, allowing your event to flow seamlessly from an indoor fete to an open-air gathering.
Guest capacity
72-90 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Pergola Covered Patio
Panoramic views under bistro lights
Host an unforgettable al fresco event on our Pergola Covered Patio. This enchanting outdoor space offers panoramic views of the stunning natural scenery. As evening falls, strung bistro lights cast a magical glow over the setting, complemented by a charming wall of ivy and manicured topiaries. It’s a truly romantic backdrop for a cocktail reception, a scenic ceremony, or an open-air dinner, promising your guests what is arguably the best seat in the house for your celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Available services that can be provided by Cedar Knoll Restaurant
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Romantic and charming venue on the Potomac!
What a unique and charming venue! My couple celebrated a winter wedding here, and it could not have been a cozier space for their celebration, full of candle light and a romantic fireplace. The front lawn was perfect for dreamy winter portraits, the staff are incredibly friendly, and the entire evening was seamless!
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