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Carlyle House Historic Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 447 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Alexandria, Virginia
Elegant 1753 manor home featuring lush gardens & guided tours, plus special events.
Plan your tour
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate a climate-controlled indoor space — comfortable for a July reception or a crisp autumn ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (703) 549-2997
- Website novaparks.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 12–4 PM |
The setting
“We really enjoyed our tour & visit of The Carlyle Historic House in Alexandria VA recently.”
“Parking is easy and you are in easy walking distance of the waterfront and old Town.”
“We really enjoyed our tour & visit of The Carlyle Historic House in Alexandria VA recently.”
Amenities couples mention
“Parking is easy and you are in easy walking distance of the waterfront and old Town.”
What couples say again and again
“Thanks to whoever ensures this continues as a local historical resource, it's beautifully kept and restored.”
From the reviews
I'm an Alexandria based wedding photographer and have photographed several elopements and engagements at Carlyle House. Both the elopements I'm sharing photos from were cloudy days, but the beauty of the house and garden still shines through!
My husband and I held our wedding ceremony at Carlyle House and it was absolutely beautiful! The staff were fabulous to work with and Jaclyn did a wonderful job working with our wedding coordinator to make sure the ceremony and photos went smoothly. We are so happy!
Getting married at Carlyle House Historic Park
Carlyle House Historic Park comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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