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The
Wedding Planner
Jennifer Morgan, Catering Sales Manager
Crystal City Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
Interested in a military wedding? We asked Jennifer Morgan, Catering Sales
Manager at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, Virginia about military
weddings at this popular property. Jennifer, like other planners interviewed
in this monthly column, has passed the Marriott
International Wedding Certification Program. Jennifer also plans many
military weddings; click here for her tips
on planning a military wedding.
What aspects of Crystal City Marriott are most
attractive to brides?
Brides consistently rave about our beautiful boutique-style lobby (photo,
right) and our majestic spiral staircase, which makes for the "perfect
wedding picture." Brides enjoy having their guests enter our exquisite
lobby with a rich renaissance-like tone and proceed up the staircase to
our elegantly styled ballrooms that have been designed with high ceilings,
stunning crystal chandeliers, champagne colored fabric wall coverings,
and rich burgundy and gold carpeting that provide the perfect intimate
setting for wedding ceremonies.
The
bridal suites are romantically decorated specifically with the bride and
the groom's wedding night in mind. As our newlyweds open our uniquely
crafted French doors the master bedroom reveals our plush king sized bed
with duvet covers and can wrap themselves in our soft terry clothed bathrobes
as they enjoy chocolate covered strawberries and chilled champagne, as
a complimentary amenity.
What are the most popular wedding venues at the
property, both for large and small weddings?
Both of our ballrooms are extremely popular venues for our wedding ceremonies
because of their sophistication and timeless ambiance. Our grand ballroom,
The Potomac is 3,450 square feet of classic elegance and is primarily
utilized for larger weddings and receptions. This spacious ballroom is
perfect for ceremonies because it allows the bride to make her grand entrance
as she gracefully walks down the long aisle to her groom. The Monticello
Ballroom is 2,680 square feet and is perfect for smaller weddings to provide
an intimate and exclusive setting. Both ballrooms are masterfully designed
with crystal chandeliers, plush royal carpeting, and chic champagne walls
to accommodate any type of wedding ceremony and vast array of color combinations.
What local elements can a bride add to her wedding to give it a regional
atmosphere?
Washington DC is unlike any other city and the Crystal City Marriott is
the perfect hotel to experience the power and prestige of the nation's
capital from a picturesque vantage point in Crystal City. Because the
Crystal City Marriott is considered part of the Washington Metropolitan
area, our local elements consist of a vast array of cultural elements
and amenities. Just like the Capital of the United States and the diversity
it brings to our Nation, we strive to accommodate each and every bride
and groom and their own personal traditions. For example, we offer anywhere
from Persian weddings, to Military weddings.
Our
catering and banquet associates are experts when it comes to accurately
decorating and setting up the exact ceremony layouts and designs. We also
provide traditional music for any theme the bride and groom desires, from
Asian themed weddings to Indian wedding ceremonies.
For brides planning a weekend wedding, what nearby
attractions or on property activities are of special interest for their
guests?
The Crystal City Marriott is conveniently located two miles from Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport in the heart of Crystal City; the hotel
connects to the Crystal City metro stop , underground shopping center
and Pentagon City Mall. The Nation's Capital memorials such as the new
World War II Memorial and Smithsonian museums , Georgetown, and Historic
Old Town Alexandria, are only a few metro stops or short drive away, all
nearby for our guests to make a complete weekend vacation to visit the
sights of our Nation's Capital.
To plan a Marriott wedding,
call the Marriott of your choice and ask to consult with the hotel's wedding
event planner. For more information on Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites,
call 1-800-228-9290 or see www.marriott.com.
Photos
courtesy Marriott Crystal City
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