National Cathedral School

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

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We had our beautiful wedding at the National Cathedral School! The venue was absolutely perfect for the gilded garden vision I was looking for with the gorgeous views of the cathedral, cozy patio space, and well-kept interior spaces. Carly was amazing to work with from our initial inquiry through the wedding day. I really appreciate how responsive, insightful, accommodating, and kind Carly has been during our planning process. As an extremely type A planner, it was great to have all her help. On the wedding day, she and the team played a large role in ensuring the whole day going smoothly. I'd highly recommend this venue, and if you choose it, you'll be in great hands!

Julia Y.

5.0

We had an excellent experience having our wedding at the National Cathedral School. The venue is beautiful, and it's a great value for the area. The staff were consistently responsive and helpful leading up to the event. On the day of, the staff were accommodating and quickly adapted as plans changed due to weather. We're very glad we chose to get married here!

Maggie B.

5.0

Carly Redrow

MANAGER

National Cathedral School (NCS) is a beautiful wedding venue located on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Our campus offers delightful indoor and outdoor options for both your ceremony and reception. The venue is conveniently located in the heart of the US capital and has stunning views of the surrounding gardens and city landscape. Our facilities are equipped to provide everything you need for your celebration, including catering, on-site parking, and a dedicated, friendly staff. Facilities and Capacity NCS offers a number of diverse options for ceremonies and receptions, from intimate outdoor terraces to the elegant Grace Chapel. The chapel's modern architecture and stunning stained glass make it a distinctive and beautiful place to exchange vows, and it can accommodate up to 250 guests. Nestled beside the Cathedral is Hearst Hall, a historic building hosting ceremonies and receptions alike. Our campus also features several outdoor venues, all of which offer breathtaking views of the Washington National Cathedral and its surrounding landscape. Services Offered NCS offers all-inclusive service for weddings, from catering to facility setup and unparalleled commitment from the staff. On-site security and custodial services are available to help you prepare for the ceremony and reception, as well as assist with tear-down after the evening is over. We also offer our own in-house catering service, FLIK, for your consideration. Please feel free to reach out and schedule a time for you and your partner to stop by and tour all that we have to offer! What You'll Love About National Cathedral School Couples who celebrate their big day at this venue love the stunning and elegant setting, providing abundant bespoke photoshoot opportunities. Additionally, they rave about the event team, who work in tandem with each couple to ensure their wedding vision is brought to life. Check out the Reviews section to learn more about this gorgeous property.

126+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Backyard

Ballroom

Garden

Historic Venue

Religious Setting

Church

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Bar Rental

Cakes & Desserts

Cupcakes

Other Desserts

Food & Catering

Service Staff

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Meet the team

Carly Redrow

Manager

Carly Redrow has overseen events at National Cathedral School since 2018. She has experience accommodating a wide variety of special occasions including weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more. Outside of work, Ms. Redrow enjoys crafting her own fitness regimens, experimenting with Pinterest recipes, and snuggling with her snuggle-hating cats.

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National Cathedral School is a beautiful, timeless venue with cathedral views and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for 50–100 guests. The events team and officiant were responsive, organized, and made planning and the wedding day run smoothly. Reviewers highly recommend it for its value, logistics, and photo backdrops.

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Amanda H

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Carly and the entire NCS team were truly a dream to work with. We feel like we found a hidden gem venue in DC and couldn't be happier with how our wedding day turned out! The chape...

l felt intimate and special, and our guests loved enjoying the views of the Cathedral grounds. We thought it was the perfect venue size for our approx 75 person wedding. The Cathedral grounds are also a lovely backdrop for photos. If you're looking for a timeless wedding space, with both indoor and outdoor options, we'd highly recommend working with NCS! Carly is professional, creative & enthusiastic. She was also very kind and helpful with our families, ranging from infants to grandparents! Thank you, thank you!

Julia Y

We had our beautiful wedding at the National Cathedral School! The venue was absolutely perfect for the gilded garden vision I was looking for with the gorgeous views of the cathed...

ral, cozy patio space, and well-kept interior spaces. Carly was amazing to work with from our initial inquiry through the wedding day. I really appreciate how responsive, insightful, accommodating, and kind Carly has been during our planning process. As an extremely type A planner, it was great to have all her help. On the wedding day, she and the team played a large role in ensuring the whole day going smoothly. I'd highly recommend this venue, and if you choose it, you'll be in great hands!

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Maggie B

We had an excellent experience having our wedding at the National Cathedral School. The venue is beautiful, and it's a great value for the area. The staff were consistently respons...

ive and helpful leading up to the event. On the day of, the staff were accommodating and quickly adapted as plans changed due to weather. We're very glad we chose to get married here!

Peyton B

We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding experience at National Cathedral School. From the very beginning, Carly Redrow made the entire planning process feel seamless and...

manageable, even during one of the busiest periods of our lives. My partner and I were both at peak workload in our jobs and were often slow to respond, but Carly was endlessly patient, organized, and reassuring throughout the entire process. She made sure that no detail was overlooked and consistently helped us feel calm, supported, and cared for. Grace Chapel itself was absolutely stunning, the balance of simplicity and elegance made the need for excessive decorations unnecessary to make it feel beautiful. We opted to use Hearst Hall for our reception, while it was incredibly spacious Carly and team arranged it in such a thoughtful way that it still felt intimate and personal for us and our guests. It created exactly the atmosphere we had hoped for on our wedding day. We are also so grateful to Reverend Cavaleri, who made our ceremony feel meaningful, warm, and personal. She took time in the months leading up to our wedding day to truly get to know us while planning the ceremony, her presence brought such a calming and heartfelt energy to the day, and the ceremony truly reflected who we are as a couple. The entire experience at National Cathedral School exceeded our expectations. The professionalism, communication, and genuine care from everyone involved made such a difference, and we are so thankful to have celebrated one of the most important days of our lives there. We would wholeheartedly recommend this venue and team to any couple looking for a wedding experience that is both elegant and deeply personal.

Tori Leigh T

Highly recommend using NCS as a vendor! Carly and her team did an incredible job helping on our big day! Carly answered all of our questions and was very speedy with her responses ...

leading up to our wedding. The venue was beautiful and everything I had dreamed it would be!

Meghan B

Carly and Rev. Cavaleri made our ceremony absolutely seamless and were a joy to work with!

Heather F

The NCS was absolutely perfect for our ceremony and reception! We had our ceremony on the lawn, a cocktail hour in the courtyard and reception in Hearst Hall - all with an amazing ...

view of The National Cathedral! Carly and the whole team were fantastic throughout our whole process, she was very responsive and was able to walk us through each space virtually (we never even visited until our rehearsal, we were completely at ease, Carly was on top of it and we had no worries). Day-of was so smooth, they set up and tore down and we were able to focus on the wedding day shenanigan details. I would 100% recommend NCS and Carly to all couples looking for a romantic spot with a fabulous view and a stress free planning process!

Nicole M

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had my wedding at the National Cathedral School! Affordable, convenient, beautiful...the key elements for any event. Carly Redrow, Fa...

cilities, Events & Rental Coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with. She was always so joyful and happy to help. She goes above and beyond to make your day special. The venue itself is perfect for a 50-100 person wedding and logistically had all the nuts & bolts to make planning much easier. I truly cannot recommend this venue enough!!

Grace C

WOW! I would give 10 stars if I could. We had the most excellent experience working with the National Cathedral School to host our wedding ceremony in Grace Chapel. First, workin...

g with Carly was a dream, especially for someone as detail-oriented as I am. She was one step ahead always, asking all the right questions and ensuring that we were aware and aligned to any updates. She even took extra care in putting up Christmas decorations for the chapel in consideration of our December wedding! I can't say enough positive things about working with her. Second, our experience in the space was fantastic. We had a "green room" off to the side for the bridal party, which worked well. The chapel itself was beautiful, decorated so beautifully for Christmas, and just naturally very gorgeous with its wood pews and windows. Coming down the aisle there was everything I could have dreamed! Truly it was such a perfectly planned and coordinated ceremony by Carly and the NCS team. I recommend anyone considering it to book their wedding or special event here!

Cara D

Full disclosure, I did not end up having my wedding at National Cathedral School, however this is not due to any fault of theirs! The Facilities & Rentals Coordinator, Carly, was a...

pleasure to work with. Reverend Cavaleri was so welcoming and easy to talk to. Both Carly and Rev. Cavaleri gave us support in the planning process, as well as when we ended up having to postpone and ultimately cancel our event at NCS due to COVID-19 concerns. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue though- Grace Chapel and the National Cathedral grounds are gorgeous and we certainly appreciated the flexibility, responsiveness, and understanding that Carly and Rev. Cavaleri showed us. This venue is such a hidden gem in DC!

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3612 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC

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(202) 449-3224

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