Top Picks for Tiny Weddings & Elopement Magic!

Locations in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC

 

 

 

Locations

These spots aren’t reserved or owned by The DC Marriage Knot—just ideas to get you started. You can choose any location that’s meaningful to you, and your DC elopement officiant will meet you there.

Here are a few favorites we often use. Need help getting a permit? No problem, we’ve got you covered (add-on fee applies)!

 

Washington DC

• Thomas Jefferson Memorial
• George Mason Memorial
• Meridian Hill Park
• Spanish Steps
• Capella Hotel – Georgetown
• National Arboretum
• Watergate Hotel
• Westin Georgetown
• InterContinental Hotel

 

Maryland 

• Prince George’s County Maryland Locations
• • National Harbor (endless possibilities)
  • Allen Pond Park
  • University of Maryland Chapel
  • Historic Black Church (PG County MD) must be reserved

 

• Montgomery County
• • Brookside Gardens
  • Other locations will be considered

 

Virginia

• Oronoco Bay Park
• Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
• Other locations will be considered

 

Add-ons

$495+ Ceremony Planning

• Scouting for venues
• Obtaining location permits
• Finding vendors

 

$195 Fast Turnaround – Certified Marriage Certificate

• Personalized Courier Service:
  • Delivery of the marriage license to the court to obtain a certified copy
• Secure Mailing:
  • Certified copy sent via first-class mail (U.S. only)

Additional Charges:

• Rush services, international shipping, overnight delivery, or other expedited services

 

$80 Holiday Fee

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
• Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19
• Independence Day – July 4
• Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November
• Christmas Day – December 25
• New Year’s Eve – December 31