Capacities

Conference: 100, theater-style
Cocktail Reception: 200 maximum
Seated Dinner: 20-150 maximum

Rates

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:
Beginning after 4 p.m.
Receptions and Dinners:
101-200 guests: $8,000 corporate / $6,000 non-profit
51-100 guests: $6,000 corporate / $4,500 non-profit
less than 50 guests: $4,500 corporate / $3,500 non-profit

Weekends:
Due to the popularity of social and wedding events on weekends, rental fees are subject to social rates during the peak months of March through November.

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 and use of Meridian’s tables and chairs for up to 150 guests.

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.

Meridian works with a list of Approved Vendors in service areas that most directly impact operations within the venue and neighborhood. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an exclusive contract or endorsement by Meridian International Center.