The Meridian House entrance boasts a welcoming limestone façade and two large oak doors. Over the front doors, the Latin inscription, “Quo habitat felicitas nil entret mali,” provides an inspiring message: “Where happiness dwells, evil will not enter.”
Though nestled quite close to the heart of Washington, DC, Meridian House is a spectacular retreat, surrounded by stone walls which shelter a grove of linden trees and manicured gardens.
Capacities:
Cocktail Reception: 250 maximum
Seated, with Dancing: 200 maximum*
*The property is most versatile at 150 or fewer seated guests.
Wedding Rates:
High Season: $12,000
April, May, June, September, October
Mid-Season: $10,000
March, July, August, November, December
Low Season: $8,000
January, February
Venue rates are for 10 hours of use (including setup and breakdown), use of Meridian’s tables and chairs for up to 150 guests, access to a private parking lot that accommodates 30 cars, and one hour of rehearsal time (subject to house schedule).
Capacities
Conference: 100, theater-style
Cocktail Reception: 300 maximum
Seated Dinner: 25-200 maximum
Daytime Rental Rates:
Monday through Friday
Full Day: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$5,000 corporate / $3,500 non-profit
Half Day: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
$3,000 corporate / $2,000 non-profit
Evenings & Weekends:
Beginning after 4 p.m.
Receptions and Dinners:
100+ guests: $7,500 corporate / $5,000 non-profit
51-100 guests: $5,000 corporate / $3,500 non-profit
less than 50 guests: $3,500 corporate / $2,500 non-profit
Meridian is pleased to offer reduced rates for non-profit entities with 501(c)3 documentation and government entities.
Venue rates include the venue’s main floor and gardens, use of Meridian’s tables and chairs for up to 150 guests, and access to a private parking lot that accommodates 30 cars.
Deposit:
To confirm an event date, a deposit equal to 50% of the venue rental rate is due upon signing of the contract. A refundable security deposit in the amount of $750 ($500 for non-profit entities) is also due, and will be refunded no later than 30 calendar days after the event, if no damages, overtime, or other charges have been determined.
Overtime:
Event time begins when the first vendor arrives to begin setup and concludes when the final vendor leaves. Any event overtime is billed at $750/hour, or any fraction thereof.
Optional Fees:
Piano Move: $500
Piano Tuning: $150
Cancellation:
The full amount of the Rental Fee Deposit shall be returned (less a $750 processing fee) to the Contracting Party if Meridian is notified of the cancellation of the Event at least 9 months/270 calendar days for weddings (or 6 months/180 calendar days for corporate, non-profit) prior to the Event. Half of the Rental Fee Deposit shall be returned (less a $750 processing fee) to the Contracting Party if Meridian is notified of cancellation at least 6 months/180 calendar days for weddings (or 3 months/90 calendar days for corporate/non-profit) prior to the Event. In all other cases, the Rental Fee Deposit shall be forfeited to Meridian.
Restrictions:
- Cash bars are not permitted at any time.
- All events must be pre-paid. Selling tickets or taking fees on the premises is not allowed.
- All music will be held to DC ordinance levels of 75dB. Indoor amplified music is limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. on weekends, and 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weeknights. Outdoor amplified music is limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on weekends and 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on weeknights.
- Bands and orchestras must be approved by Meridian in advance to ensure that power and setup needs do not exceed venue capabilities.
- Candles in glass, such as votives or hurricanes, are allowed.
- Red food and beverage are permitted in Meridian House; red food and beverage is not permitted in White-Meyer House.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house.
To review a complete list of Meridian’s policies and procedures, please email
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To receive more information about Meridian, or to schedule a house tour, please email
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or call (202) 939-5592
- Site tours are offered Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., subject to house schedule. An appointment is required to view the property during this time.
- The house and grounds are available for viewing Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during public hours (no tours), subject to house schedule. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead for weekend schedule.
- Meridian International Center is no open on federal holidays.
- We are located at 1630 Crescent Place, NW, Washington DC 20009
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