What is the cheapest of the indoor venues in Washington, DC?

Montgomery County Circuit Court Civil Marriage Ceremony in Rockville, at $25. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.

Which parts of Washington, DC have indoor venues?

The 12 listings here sit across 11 cities in the Washington, DC area, including Chantilly, Rockville, Washington, Alexandria, Silver Spring, and Herndon. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.

Can any of these Washington, DC venues hold 50 or more guests?

Yes. 5 of the 12 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.

Are these Washington, DC venues indoor or outdoor?

Both. 5 of the 12 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 12 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.

Are these prices current?

Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

12 indoor wedding venues under $5,000 in Washington, DC

Illustration of indoor venues in the Washington, DC area — Illustration. Not a photograph of any venue listed on this page.

Indoor rooms cost more than lawns, but they remove the weather gamble and usually include tables, chairs, restrooms, and power in the base fee. Every listing below is a real Washington, DC area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

Listings: 12
Cheapest: $25
Median start: $380
Highest start: $3,000

Cheapest is Montgomery County Circuit Court Civil Marriage Ceremony at $25. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

The mix here is 4 estate & historic home, 4 other venue, 2 courthouse & city hall, 2 chapel, spread across 11 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

12 of 12 venues

Montgomery County Circuit Court Civil Marriage Ceremony

$25

Rockville, MDUp to 10

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Montgomery County Circuit Court, How Do I Get a Marriage License: "The fee for the ceremony is $25 and can be paid by cash, debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, Venmo, and Google Pay."

DC Superior Court Marriage Bureau Civil Wedding Ceremony

$45

Washington, DC

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

"The marriage license application fee is $45.00 ($35 of this fee will be waived if the applicant's original DC Domestic Partnership Certificate and is presented at the time of application)." The Marriage Bureau publishes no separate charge for the civil ceremony itself.

Historic Huntley

$243 to $270

Alexandria, VA

Estate & Historic HomeOutdoorIndoorCeremony + reception

Fairfax County Park Authority Schedule of Rates, Fees & Other Charges effective January 1, 2026, "Historic Huntley Facility Rental / Huntley Historic Site: 3 Hour Rental - (Fri-Sun) $270; 3 Hour Rental - (Mon-Thurs) $243; Extra Hour $90."

Montgomery Parks Park Activity Building (weekend rental)

$300 to $360

Silver Spring, MD

Other VenueIndoorCeremony + reception

Montgomery Parks Fees (Permits & Rentals), Park Activity Buildings Fees, "Six-Hour Minimum / Weekends and holidays *County Residents - $50 per hour / Weekends and holidays Non-County Residents - $60 per hour." $50 x the mandatory 6-hour minimum = $300 for county residents; $60 x 6 = $360 for non-residents.

Cabell's Mill (Ellanor C. Lawrence Park) - Building and Patio

$360 to $1,000

Chantilly, VAUp to 135

Estate & Historic HomeOutdoorIndoorCeremony + reception

Fairfax County Park Authority Schedule of Rates, Fees & Other Charges effective January 1, 2026, "Historic Properties Rental Rates / Private Rentals / Cabell's Mill: Building and Patio (4 hours) Mon.-Thurs. $360, Fri.-Sat. $1,000, Sun. $800; Extra Hour $50 / $225 / $165."

The Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park - Auditorium

$360 to $720

Herndon, VA

Other VenueIndoorCeremony + reception

Fairfax County Park Authority Schedule of Rates, Fees & Other Charges effective January 1, 2026, "The Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park / Auditorium: 4 Hour Rental Mon-Thurs $360, Fri, Sun $520, Sat $720; Extra Hour $50 / $120 / $150."

Union Church at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre

$400 to $800

Bristow, VA

ChapelOutdoorIndoorCeremony + reception

Published rates: "$400 per four-hour period (church only) / $600 per six-hour period (church only) / $800 per six-hour period (grounds only)", plus $150 per hour for the 30-person schoolhouse and a refundable $600 security deposit.

Old Manassas Courthouse Ballroom

$500 to $1,400

Manassas, VAUp to 100

Estate & Historic HomeIndoorCeremony + reception

Published rates for the upstairs ballroom: "$500 per two-hour period / $850 per four-hours / $1125 per six-hours / $1400 per eight hours", plus a refundable $600 security deposit.

Mt. Zion Historic Park - Ceremony Only (3 hours, interior)

$700 to $800

Aldie, VAUp to 85

ChapelIndoorCeremony only

NOVA Parks Mt. Zion fee table, "Rental fees / Ceremony only / 3 hours interior only": Jurisdiction $700.00, Non-Jurisdiction $800.00.

Woodlands Stewardship Education Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

$1,000 to $1,200

Chantilly, VAUp to 92

Other VenueOutdoorIndoorCeremony + reception

Fairfax County Park Authority, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Rental Facilities: "Rental Rates: Friday through Sunday and Holidays $1,200 for four hours, $300 for each additional hour. Monday through Thursday $1,000 for four hours, $250 for each additional hour."

Twin Lakes Golf Course - Oaks Room

$3,000

Clifton, VA

Other VenueIndoorCeremony + reception

Fairfax County Park Authority Schedule of Rates, Fees & Other Charges effective January 1, 2026, "Facility Rental / Twin Lakes Golf Course / Oaks Room / Weddings/Parties: $500 / hour, 6 hour minimum." $500 x the mandatory 6-hour minimum = $3,000 to book.

Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith Park

$3,000 to $4,350

Arlington, VAUp to 150

Estate & Historic HomeOutdoorIndoorCeremony + reception

Published Arlington resident wedding rates: weekend (Fri.-Sun.) "5-Hour Rental $3,000 / 10-Hour Rental $4,350", plus $200/additional hour and a $650 security deposit. Out-of-county renters pay double ($6,000 / $8,700), which is above this site's $5,000 line. The county notes "Weekday day/evening rates do not apply to weddings/receptions," so the cheaper $500-$725 weekday rates are not available for weddings. Holiday rates match weekend rates.

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Common questions

How much do indoor venues cost in Washington, DC?: Across the 12 Washington, DC listings on this page, published starting prices run from $25 to $3,000, with a median starting price of $380. The cheapest is Montgomery County Circuit Court Civil Marriage Ceremony in Rockville at $25. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the indoor venues in Washington, DC?: Montgomery County Circuit Court Civil Marriage Ceremony in Rockville, at $25. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of Washington, DC have indoor venues?: The 12 listings here sit across 11 cities in the Washington, DC area, including Chantilly, Rockville, Washington, Alexandria, Silver Spring, and Herndon. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Can any of these Washington, DC venues hold 50 or more guests?: Yes. 5 of the 12 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.
Are these Washington, DC venues indoor or outdoor?: Both. 5 of the 12 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 12 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.
Are these prices current?: Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

Guides that go with this list

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Narrow it down in Washington, DC

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