Glen Echo Park Partnership for the Arts & Culture

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000 for off-peak dates, and $4,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Historic Glen Echo Park is the perfect year-round setting for your wedding, offering a truly unique and inspiring backdrop for your special day. From traditional and elegant affairs to fun, whimsical celebrations, the park's Art Deco-inspired architecture provides a memorable atmosphere for you and your guests. Host your ceremony and reception in this iconic National Park and create a one-of-a-kind wedding you'll cherish forever.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Farms, Barns, Ranches
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor

7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812

Our event spaces

Spanish Ballroom

A beautifully restored Art Deco building, creating a formal and glamorous setting for a wedding reception.

The Spanish Ballroom, a beautifully restored 1933 Mediterranean-style Art Deco building, offers a truly formal and glamorous setting for a wedding reception. As the largest rental space at Glen Echo Park, this historic venue can accommodate up to 450 guests, with a high ceiling, a spacious dance floor, and gorgeous Art Deco design that make any event something to remember. For couples seeking a stunning and iconic backdrop, this ballroom creates an elegant atmosphere for a celebration.

Guest capacity

300-450 Seated

600-870 Standing

Square footage

7,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Bumper Car Pavilion

With old amusement park charm, this versatile facility is a unique setting for a wedding reception.

The Bumper Car Pavilion, a historic cornerstone of Glen Echo Park since 1923, offers a truly unique and charming setting for a memorable wedding reception. With its versatile layout and old amusement park charm, this space can accommodate up to 200 guests with a dance floor, making it an ideal choice for a lively and unforgettable celebration. The great views of the park provide a picturesque backdrop, ensuring your wedding day is filled with both joy and character.

Guest capacity

200-225 Seated

275-350 Standing

Square footage

4,600

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Ballroom Back Room

An intimate and inviting space for a more personal wedding event.

The Ballroom Back Room offers an intimate and inviting space for a more personal wedding event. Adjacent to the historic Spanish Ballroom, this recently renovated and climate-controlled room is an ideal venue for an elegant rehearsal dinner, a small ceremony, or a pre-wedding celebration. With beautiful maple wood floors, it provides a warm and sophisticated setting for you and your guests.

Guest capacity

60-75 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Intimate and elegant”