We're so excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you! The first three are locations related to the wedding day for your reference.
Chesterbrook United Methodist Church
1711 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 854-1691
This is our ceremony location. You're also welcome to join us for Sunday Service + Lunch the day after the wedding.
Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA 22182, (703) 255-3631
This is our reception space. Guests will have free admission to the gardens on our wedding day.
Tysons Corner
7983l Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102
We recommend guests from out of town to stay in Tyson's Corner area - it's right between our ceremony and reception! Also, if you want to drop by a mall nearby, this is a massive one near the metro's Silver Line.
Alexandria Boat Tours
1 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Alexandria has a number of great boat tours that can take you into DC.
National Mall - DC Monuments Walking Tour
Washington, DC, (202) 426-6841
Check out the link for the self-guided walking tour. It's amazing to see all the monuments lit up at night.
Eastern Market
225 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 698-5253
Make sure to also check out Helen's parents' deli across Eastern Market (Prego Deli)! 210 7th St
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 746-4570
This is one of our favorite places to visit with family and friends from out of town. It's an art center with filled with local artists nestled in Old Town Alexandria by the waterfront.
The Warehouse
214 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 683-6868
This was where Andrew and Helen went on their first date and where Andrew popped the big question! Great New Orleans style food.
Nicecream
726 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 908-0225
Ice cream made from liquid nitrogen. It's absolutely delicious :)
Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, (703) 797-2739
One of our favorite local breweries.
Kogiya Korean BBQ
4220-A Annandale Road, Annandale, VA 22003, (703) 942-6995
One of the best AYCE Korean BBQs! We love the spicy pork belly.
Union Market
1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002, (301) 347-3998
Fun market with lots of great food options. Try TaKorean