Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith Park
Arlington, VA
| Venue type | Estate & Historic Home |
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Published price | $3,000 to $4,350 |
| Capacity | Up to 150 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
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.
The source publishes a range of $3,000 to $4,350, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- tables and chairs
- large catering kitchen
- front and side porches
- separate changing room for wedding parties
Historic house in 19-acre Fort C.F. Smith Park with a tree canopy, open meadow and a partially preserved 1863 Civil War fort. Seats 65 indoors, 80 standing, or up to 150 with a tent on the adjoining lawn. 34 lot parking spaces; shuttling advised. Wedding season runs April-November. Alcohol allowed with a Virginia ABC permit. 2411 24th Street North.
Published on arlingtonva.us, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Washington, DC
$3,000 is the 35th lowest published starting price of the 36 venues listed in the Washington, DC metro. The metro median starting price is $373, and no other listing in the metro publishes a higher starting price.
Among the 9 estate & historic home listings in the metro it ranks 9th lowest, against a median of $1,100 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 150 guests. At $3,000, filling the space works out to $20 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 23 Washington, DC listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Arlington
These listings in Arlington publish a starting price below $3,000.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington County Park Picnic Shelter PermitArlington, VA · Park & Pavilion | $200 to $400 | 200 guests |
| Potomac Overlook Regional Park - Patio ShelterArlington, VA · Park & Pavilion | $135 to $175 | 50 guests |
| Bon Air Park Rose Garden Wedding ReservationArlington, VA · Garden & Conservatory | $63 to $126 | not published |
Other estate & historic home listings in Washington, DC
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Carlyle House Historic Park - Ceremony + Reception, Friday-SundayAlexandria, VA · Estate & Historic Home | $2,800 to $3,465 | 100 guests |
| Carlyle House Historic Park - Ceremony + Reception, Monday-ThursdayAlexandria, VA · Estate & Historic Home | $1,890 to $2,310 | 100 guests |
| Carlyle House Historic Park - Event Rental (4 hours)Alexandria, VA · Estate & Historic Home | $1,440 to $1,545 | 100 guests |
Marriage license in Arlington County, VA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Arlington sits in Arlington County, VA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Arlington County1425 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 6700, Arlington, VA 22201 |
| License fee | $30$30, with a 4% service charge of the total amount paid by credit card. Cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover only). |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid photo identification for both parties: a U.S. driver's license, passport, or military I.D. |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: arlingtonva.us, law.lis.virginia.gov
Licenses are issued by appointment only and you must pre-apply online before booking the appointment. Both parties must be there and both must be at least 18. The clerk's office states that it does not require blood tests or witnesses. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Because no ceremony is performed here, couples marrying at an Arlington park still need their own authorized officiant.
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