Morrison House Old town Alexandria, Autograph Collection


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Guest capacity

Up to 80 seated guests



About this venue

Embark on a historic getaway at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection. Settled in the heart of the city, our hotel provides an unrivaled location moments from the cobblestone roads of King Street, as well as destinations such as Waterfront Park, the National Science Foundation and George Washington's Mount Vernon. After a day of work or play, unwind in our spacious accommodations, where stylish décor, plush bedding and Italian marble bathrooms offer ultimate relaxation.


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Morrison House Old town Alexandria Venue

With cobblestone streets lined with local shops and bistros leading toward a picturesque waterfront, Old Town Alexandria is an idyllic location for exchanging vows. Located in the heart of downtown, our luxury bed-and-breakfast-style hotel features sophisticated spaces for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, and related events. Designed in the federalist style, our luxury hotel is the perfect illustration of the timeless elegance that Alexandria is famous for. With pops of blues and floor-to-ceiling windows, our signature wedding space, The Watermark Ballroom, is bold, yet undeniably classic. Additionally, our parlor, library, and sweeping front staircase make for memorable backdrops and stunning photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy

Included in this room:

Onsite catering provided by The Study Preferred partnerships with acclaimed florists, photographers, DJs, and more

Morrison House Old town Alexandria Venue

With cobblestone streets lined with local shops and bistros leading toward a picturesque waterfront, Old Town Alexandria is an idyllic location for exchanging vows. Located in the heart of downtown, our luxury bed-and-breakfast-style hotel features sophisticated spaces for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, and related events. Designed in the federalist style, our luxury hotel is the perfect illustration of the timeless elegance that Alexandria is famous for. With pops of blues and floor-to-ceiling windows, our signature wedding space, The Watermark Ballroom, is bold, yet undeniably classic. Additionally, our parlor, library, and sweeping front staircase make for memorable backdrops and stunning photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy

Included in this room:

Onsite catering provided by The Study Preferred partnerships with acclaimed florists, photographers, DJs, and more


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  • Old Town Modern/Classic Wedding

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    LeslieJun 13

    A beautiful boutique hotel. We chose the Morrison House for our 75-person wedding in May and it proved to be a beautiful setting with a perfect mix of modern, classic, and vintage style, exactly what we hoped for this event. The bridal suite was smaller than others and not specifically setup for weddings (other venues had large mirrors and hardware hung high on the walls for dresses etc). 3-4 people sat on the couch while two makeup artists setup in the sitting room and the hair stylist in the bedroom. One issue related to the room- they booked a high-ranking Marriott member in the bridal suite with a 4PM checkout, despite us having booked the hotel and that room Friday-Sunday. We arrived at 12 on Friday as discussed couldn’t access the suite until after rehearsal. I used a separate guest room to hold all of our bridal suite belongings and get ready. We didn’t move into the bridal suite until the evening. Ceremony: Plenty of room for our guests to be seated on the outside brick driveway. The front stairs made a beautiful and easy location for photos. The DJ was able to access power for mics and music without issue. Cocktail hour/bar: The hotel allocated 1 bartender for the event, which we felt would be insufficient to provide drinks to 75 people after the ceremony. A second bartender was added for a small fee. We also requested our signature cocktail be prepared and ready for guests after the ceremony to ease the rush to the bar. We could not use the room beyond the bar (restaurant area) bc it was where they kept all the additional furniture and vendor equipment. The space fit our needs and activities (photobooth, guest book, and “sip and solve” crossword). Reception: the ballroom is on the smaller side but fit 75 ppl comfortably. We had a 12x12 dance floor and two tables had to be placed on it for dinner then removed prior to our first dance/dancefloor opening. We designed our schedule to accommodate the space/table removals and it worked out well! We had a sweetheart table in the front with plenty of room for the dancefloor and table setups. All in all we were able to get a dessert table, 4’ DJ table, sweetheart table, dancefloor, and 75 guests seated in the space. Hotel staff and food service were attentive to our needs and very approachable. We had issues with the venue coordinator/catering director, which I believe is a contracted service for Marriott (Sage Hospitality Group). It involved communication- the original contact was wonderful but left a few months before the wedding. With the change in staff came difficult communication- emails being lost, voice messages left with no return, etc. I spent around 6 weeks trying to contact the new venue/event coordinator with no success. We then hired an outside wedding coordinator and it was the best decision. After similar difficulty, she was able to connect with the venue and begin finalizing details just two weeks before the wedding. The venue coordinator seemed to brush over our concerns (about the 1 bartender, setup/timeline) but the hired coordinator was able to help advocate and take the lead. The day of our event went flawlessly from my perspective, but I attribute that to my hired coordinator. I saw the venue coordinator only once on the wedding day. I’d highly recommend hiring your own if you were to hold a wedding here, I just didn’t get the impression that my wedding would be executed to our expectation with the current catering director. Overall we had a great day!