Weddings at SPY

Whether it’s a wedding, milestone birthday celebration, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or a retirement celebration, the team at SPY is ready to help you make memories that will last a lifetime! 

The Museum’s Ballroom and Rooftop Terrace offer breathtaking views of Washington, DC, paired with the expertise of an experienced events team. Call on SPY to help you create a unique and memorable event.

  • 6 Years at L’EnFant Plaza
  • Team has over 50+ years of event experience 
  • Over 850 private events hosted
  • 5 stars on Wedding Wire and The Knot
  • LGBTQ+ Certified by Equally Wed


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Our Packages

Perfect for weddings with 160 to 200 guests, this package includes access to our luxurious 7th Floor Ballroom and one of a kind Rooftop Terrace that offers unparalleled views of the District! This package truly showcases in the most luxurious spaces that SPY has to offer.

Options include: 

  • Ceremony in Salon C, cocktails on Rooftop, dinner and dancing in Ballroom
  • Ceremony on Rooftop, cocktails in Salon C, dinner and dancing in Ballroom
  • Cocktails on Rooftop, dinner and dancing in Ballroom, after party on Rooftop

Our 7th Floor Ballroom is the perfect location for weddings expecting 120-160 guests! With 14’ windows overlooking the Southwest Potomac, the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, you truly get it all! With all of your wedding aspects held on one floor, your guests are able to simply arrive and celebrate each moment as the evening unfolds.

Options include:

  • Ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing in Ballroom
  • Cocktails, dinner and dancing in Ballroom

Looking for the perfect sunset over the city during your ceremony? With a guest count between 50-120, you can enjoy the view from our Rooftop Terrace and catch the sun setting over The Wharf and Potomac River from the South portion of our Ballroom. 

Options include: 

  • Ceremony on Rooftop, cocktails in Salon C, dinner and dancing on Rooftop
  • Ceremony and cocktails on Rooftop, dinner in Salon C, dancing on Rooftop
  • Cocktails on Rooftop, dinner in Salon C,  dancing on Rooftop

For a more intimate celebration, our Rooftop Terrace is the perfect spot. With 50 or fewer guests, you’ll never have to leave the panoramic views of the city behind! 

Options include: 

  • Ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing on Rooftop
  • Cocktails, dinner, and dancing on Rooftop

Ample Time at our Venue

  • 12pm set-up
  • 6 hours for the perfect event
  • 2 hours for tear-down 

International Spy Museum Staff

  • Event Captains to manage all of your venue needs
  • Event Assists focused on welcoming your guests
  • Concentrated planning support from the venue, working in tandem with your wedding planner
  • 24 hours building security

Furniture

  • 66” Dinner Rounds
  • 8’x30” Banquet Tables
  • 36” High Cocktail Tables
  • 36” Low Cocktail Tables
  • Gold Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions
  • Available at additional cost: dance floor and riser

Guaranteed Rehearsal 

  • Offered the day prior to the wedding, if ceremony will be held on site
  • Guaranteed time 30-days out

Other Packages

Ask us about options for: Baraats, Sangeets, and Other Cultural Celebrations, Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Proposals, and Elopements! Inquire now

Approved Caterers

Approved Caterers have passed a rigorous RFP process, understand the policies at SPY, and provide top-notch service to guests. See caterers

Frequently Asked Questions

SPY requires a professional day-of-contact, whether they are a coordinator or planner. 

Yes. SPY requires clients, as well as all vendors, to carry insurance with fixed requirements. Our team can assist with the specifications during your planning process. 

Ask a member of our team. 

Yes, candles are permitted as long as they are enclosed in glass (i.e. votives, hurricanes)

We also allow for ceremonial flames for religious ceremonies, with notice. Make sure to let your planning team know!

SPY has one Green Room onsite, available at the start of the vendor set up time. 

We require the use of one of our Approved Caterers for our events. If you are looking to serve a specific type of cuisine, we recommend contacting our Approved Caterers about a Pass Through Service. This means that our Approved Caterer will contract with a food provider directly to secure what you are looking for.