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Long table
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Wedding ceremony
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Pricing information

Price range: $6,300 - $9,200 Price range: $6,300 - $9,200
Couples usually spend $7,750 Couples usually spend $7,750
Reception
$20,130 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
Reception
$10,415 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug.

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About

Mess Hall is a modern wedding venue located in the heart of Washington, D.C. With over 2,000 square feet of renovated warehouse space, this unique event venue boasts 18-foot ceilings, versatile space and stunning industrial décor. Having hosted events for countless local clients, such as DC Brau, The Smithsonian Institution, The Embassy of Japan and more, Mess Hall has the experience and reputation needed to host the celebration of a lifetime. For a true urban wedding experience in the middle of one of America’s most well-known cities, look no further than Mess Hall!

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can host up to 199 guests at this venue. The only private event space in DC that looks into a brand new open industrial kitchen, Mess Hall provides an urban and inviting atmosphere that your guests won’t soon forget. The polished concrete floors, exposed industrial ceilings and mid-century modern décor all make this venue the unique and versatile space you’ve been searching for.

Services Offered
The team at Mess Hall brings 20+ years of event planning experience to the table. Whatever your wedding day vision may be, their expert staff is ready to put their hands to work in order to bring your concept to life. By providing exceptional lighting and AV services, you won’t have to worry about any technical mishaps taking place during your big day. Not to mention, this venue features a state-of-the-art industrial kitchen that sports everything your caterer needs to serve a fantastic wedding day meal. Services include:

  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Audio equipment
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound services
  • Wireless internet
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access

Cuisine
When it comes to wedding day dining, food at Mess Hall is provided by their community of members. Mess Hall’s food and beverage distributors range from full-service caterers to food trucks, bakers and more. With almost 40 local companies to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect wedding day caterer for you.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$20,130

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$10,415

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up
Set Up

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Describe your venue:

Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
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Reviews of Mess Hall

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
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Mess Hall is highly praised as a unique and customizable wedding venue with attentive staff, particularly highlighted by reviews mentioning Al, Jordan, and other individuals providing excellent service. The space is described as flexible and easily transformed to meet various wedding visions, accommodating large parties and offering options for furniture and lighting choices. The venue\'s mission, inclusive packages, open bar pricing, and collaboration with local caterers are all commended, making it an ideal choice for hosting memorable events.

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Mess Hall is highly praised as a unique and customizable wedding venue with attentive staff, particularly highlighted by reviews mentioning Al, Jordan, and other individuals providing excellent service. The space is described as flexible and easily transformed to meet various wedding visions, accommodating large parties and offering options for furniture and lighting choices. The venue\'s mission, inclusive packages, open bar pricing, and collaboration with local caterers are all commended, making it an ideal choice for hosting memorable events.

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Bryan A. Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hosting our wedding at Mess Hall was one of the best decisions we made!

Hosting our wedding at Mess Hall was one of the best decisions we made! The space is just what we wanted: industrial chic near the MBT with a covered outdoor area and access to amazing food. As a culinary incubator, they have a ton of great vendors on site, and while you don’t have to use one of their partners, that was a huge draw to us because we wanted to support small business and do something different than the standard chicken/fish/vegetable offering you get from most wedding caterers (shoutout to Kam & 46 for incredible Hawaiian/Filipino food!).



While there was some staff turnover during the planning process, Al’s consistency and guidance gave us confidence that everything would run smoothly on the day of. The space is very customizable, it’s easy to choose what kind of furniture and lighting you want, plus the digital screen and sound system (both indoors and outdoors), helped us fully transform the space to achieve everything we envisioned. Our only concerns during the planning process was the size of our party – we had over 120 attend – so we didn’t do the traditional assigned seats and tables, but nevertheless there was plenty of seating space indoors and outdoors, it didn’t feel too crowded at all, and there was never a line for the two single-stall bathrooms the entire night.



Not only was the space great, but the service was superior. During our wedding reception, Al was incredibly attentive to us and anticipated our needs even before we did. For example, he regularly offered to fetch us drinks from the bar when he saw us finishing our beers and when he saw one of standing with friends, he immediately brought over a standing table so we could rest our food and drinks. Our guests were really impressed when we told them he was the owner of Mess Hall. I’m sure there’s a lot of things he did that we didn’t even see – all of which helped our wedding go smoothly.



Overall, we were extremely pleased with Mess Hall and hope you will be too!
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Matt V. Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended!

After our original venue backed out at the last minute, Al & the Mess Hall community came through and helped us host a hugely successful 100-person event at Mess Hall. Especially given the urgent/last minute nature of our event, Al was incredibly receptive, responsive, and supportive as we worked with him to fully realize our event. Mess Hall is a great space - cozy, well-located, and, importantly, a 'blank canvas' with lots of options to make your event come to life. Al & co have a selection of furniture (tables, chairs, etc) to rent if you prefer to streamline the process; you can bring your own decorations and furnishing if you had something more specific in mind. Furthermore, they have an incredible group of local and upcoming caterers that use the kitchen space there, making catering incredibly easy (and delicious). We were able to easily accommodate vegan and gluten-free dietary restrictions with one of their caterers (Kam & 46). Finally, their bar features hyper-local drink options from the DC area; our bartender for the event was great.

In short: Mess Hall is a great venue, with a great mission, and great people behind it. The pricing was also incredibly reasonable - our package included an open bar in the pricing. I would gladly collaborate with them again! Thanks for everything, Al!
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James O. Sent on 04/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding party for the ages

Hosted a wedding dance party at Mess Hall for ~180 friends and family. It was an absolute blast! Cannot fully express how absolutely wonderful Al, Jordan, Ashley, Marcus, and all the staff and vendors were to work with. So communicative and did everything they could to make our vision a reality. 11 out of 10, would host another event with them!
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Mess Hall frequently asked questions

Mess Hall includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
The space offered by Mess Hall for wedding events is known for:
  • Loft
Mess Hall offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Mess Hall offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Mess Hall offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Mess Hall offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Mess Hall is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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