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The Bishop's Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 392 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Washington, District of Columbia
Garden near the Washington National Cathedral featuring a koi pond and English-inspired landscaping.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (202) 537-6200
- Website cathedral.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
The setting
“Catherine, and centuries-old boxwoods that whisper stories of the past.”
“The garden has many types of flowers and plants, and there is even a tiny koi pond.”
“The garden has many types of flowers and plants, and there is even a tiny koi pond.”
“Some flower beds lacked the vibrant care I’ve seen in other historic gardens, and the overall upkeep seemed in need of a little more love.”
Amenities couples mention
“The garden has many types of flowers and plants, and there is even a tiny koi pond.”
“There are flower beds, fountains, open grass, benches and a gazebo in the garden.”
“The garden has many types of flowers and plants, and there is even a tiny koi pond.”
What couples say again and again
“The garden itself is right next to the cathedral, the third-largest church building in the country with beautiful Gothic Revival architecture.”
Getting married at The Bishop's Garden
The Bishop's Garden 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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