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The best castle wedding venues in District of Columbia

Ranked by the couples who actually got married there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 1,348 reviews of District of Columbia castles. Because real castles are rare, the bar to qualify is a modest 15 reviews; one entry per castle, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

#1 Smithsonian Castle

4.5 ★★★★★ 997 reviews · Washington, DC

stunning venue & groundsstunning architecturegrounds & gardens

“The Smithsonian Castle is a quaint building that offers an extensive history of the museum series and institution. Here, one can explore the beautiful outdoor gardens, appreciate t…” — Noah

#2 Chateau Lounge

4.4 ★★★★☆ 350 reviews · Washington, DC

delicious food & drinksspotless & well-kept

“It is a place where you can meet fun people and enjoy yourself without dealing with disorderly conduct.The security has everything under control.The food and drinks are good. I lov…” — Anna

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