Planning a special event in Washington DC? You'll need to obtain a permit to ensure that your event is conducted in a manner that protects public health and safety. Before you apply for permission to hold a wedding at one of the three approved locations, it's important to review the rules and regulations to make sure it's the right fit for your special day. The Kennedy Center theaters allow visitors to take photos before and after performances, as well as during guided tours. However, no artist, staff member, or stage design can be photographed without the express permission of the Kennedy Center staff.
All applicants should review the guidelines and complete the application before submitting it. The Mayor's Office's Special Events Working Group (MSETG) is responsible for coordinating the city's public safety planning efforts for events that require inter-agency coordination. Guidelines for hosting an event on the grounds of the United States Capitol Request to host an event in U. S. can be found in the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
The Government of the District of Columbia provides essential municipal services in support of special events. Weddings for up to 200 people are allowed at the Washington Memorial on Independence Avenue, near Martin Luther King, Jr. If you plan on taking wedding-related photos in a park or in areas other than those specified in the wedding ceremony permit, you'll need to obtain a filming and photography permit. Your special events coordinator will be happy to provide you with a list of approved preferred catering providers and services for your event. The National Portrait Gallery's specialized special events team will be happy to provide you with a list of vendors whose experience and familiarity with the venue will help make your event a success.
