Fall Outdoor Ceremony at the U.S. National Arboretum | Michael & Josh

“My now-husband and I had an incredible wedding on 10/04/2025 at the National Arboretum. Natalie was our primary point of contact throughout the entire planning process, ensuring everything was clearly communicated from the start and always responding promptly. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous—no matter how you design your wedding here, it’s bound to turn out spectacular. Natalie also provided a list of recommended vendors, and we chose Emily from Weddings by Emily as our wedding coordinator, whom we cannot recommend enough. She understood our vision perfectly and was extremely familiar with the Arboretum, which made the entire day run seamlessly.

We also selected one of the Arboretum’s four pre-approved catering vendors, Purple Onion, which was a true one-stop shop for catering, bar service, tables, linens, chairs, and more. Having everything handled by one vendor made the decision-making process incredibly easy.

Overall, everything came together beautifully. As you can see from the photos, the weather cooperated and the day went perfectly. Natalie, her team, and all of our vendors never missed a beat. We would choose this venue again in a heartbeat and were genuinely sad when the final hour ended—we truly wished the day could have gone on forever.”