Weddings and proposals at Yours Truly DC: venues, sizes and basics
Yours Truly DC offers multiple on-site wedding spaces for small to large celebrations, from micro-weddings (as few as 4 guests) up to ballrooms and combined rooms that accommodate several hundred. On-site options include Mercy Me (restaurant and outdoor Mercy Me Deck), Rooms Eleven and Garden, and the Nine & Ten ballroom; the hotel also provides wedding-planning assistance and micro-wedding packages.
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Venues and capacities at a glance
Yours Truly DC lists five distinct on-site wedding venues and about 15,000 square feet of event space spread across roughly 15 event rooms. Spaces range from small boardroom-style rooms up to large ballrooms formed by combining Rooms Nine and Ten.
Capacities vary by configuration: you can host very small micro-weddings or receptions with dozens of guests, or larger ballroom events. Exact capacities and indoor/outdoor combinations depend on the rooms you choose and layout (seated vs. reception).
- Micro-weddings: options for 4–40 guests with planner assistance.
- Largest combined ballroom (Rooms Nine and Ten): space that can be used for up to 300 guests (ceremony/reception) or larger capacities when configured for receptions.
- Multiple indoor/outdoor spaces for ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners.
| Venue | Type | Max Guests (noted) |
|---|---|---|
| Nine & Ten Venue | Ballroom / combined rooms | 375 |
| Rooms Eleven and Garden | Indoor/outdoor boardroom + terrace | 80 |
| Mercy Me Deck Venue | Outdoor restaurant deck | 70 |
| El Chalet (Mercy Me patio) | Heated outdoor patio/private bar | 100 |
Ceremony vs. reception basics
Yours Truly DC supports both ceremonies and receptions on-site. Outdoor ceremony options include the Mercy Me Deck and the Blossom Garden/El Chalet patio; indoor options include Rooms Eleven and Garden or the combined Rooms Nine and Ten ballroom.
Seated banquet and reception layouts will reduce the maximum standing/reception counts. The ballroom formed by combining Rooms Nine and Ten is the largest choice for a formal seated reception; ask the events team for sample floor plans for your desired guest count.
- Outdoor ceremony: Mercy Me Deck (capacity listed at 70) or Blossom Garden / El Chalet for seasonal outdoor events.
- Indoor ceremony/reception: Rooms Nine and Ten combined for the largest seated events.
- Micro-weddings: Room Three + Studio or other small rooms used for intimate ceremonies and rehearsal dinners.
| Use | Typical venue choices | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small ceremony (4–40) | Room Three + Studio, private boardrooms | Planner-supported micro-wedding packages available |
| Medium reception (50–120) | Rooms Eleven & Garden, Mercy Me indoor space | Indoor/outdoor flexibility |
| Large reception (150+) | Nine & Ten combined ballroom | Largest ballroom capacity and banquet setups |
Catering, dining and private dining options
Mercy Me is the hotel's full-service South American–inspired restaurant and can act as a reception site; its outdoor El Chalet patio and Mercy Me Deck also host private events. Mercy Me offers a 12-seat private dining listening room tucked in an old vinyl shop for small, music-focused dinners.
Call Your Mother Deli (the hotel's bagel/coffee shop) operates separately and does not serve alcohol; it can support morning events or casual rehearsal breakfasts but is not described as a reception venue.
- Mercy Me: dinner service and event use; in-house private 12-seat listening room available for intimate private dining.
- El Chalet: heated outdoor patio and private bar; available for exclusive bookings and larger patio events (capacity cited at 100).
- Menus, plated vs. buffet options, and bar packages should be discussed with Mercy Me's events team — ask for sample menus and corkage/service policies when you request a proposal.
| Food & beverage option | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Me full-service | Cocktail receptions, plated dinners | Accepts reservations; live-music nights are part of restaurant programming |
| Mercy Me private listening room | Private dinners for up to 12 | Music-focused, DJ or vinyl selection possible |
| Call Your Mother | Breakfast / casual rehearsal brunch | No alcohol served; morning and lunch hours |
Guest rooms and room-block basics
Yours Truly DC has 355 non-smoking guest rooms and suites across nine floors, with multiple room types you can block for wedding guests. Suite options include one- and two-bedroom configurations that offer extra sleeping space and living areas for wedding parties.
Micro-wedding packages and block rates are not published here; contact the hotel's sales/events team or your BookResorts agent to request room-block availability, group rates, and sample rooming lists.
- Room types range from Standard Rooms (King or Twin options) to Suites (Suite, 1 Bedroom and Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View), plus Premium and Mobility-accessible rooms.
- Some suites include additional sleeping furniture (twin futons or sofa beds) which can help families or wedding parties sharing rooms.
- Ask about early check-in, late check-out, and any fees for group arrivals—these can be subject to availability and possible charges.
| Room name (example) | Bed setup (examples from hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Standard Room, Courtyard View | 1 King Bed |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon |
| Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
Logistics: timing, accessibility and parking
Check-in at Yours Truly DC begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon). The primary guest at check-in must be at least 18 years old. The property is family friendly and pet friendly; contact the hotel for any pet fee details and to confirm accommodations for service animals.
The hotel is wheelchair-accessible in public areas with an accessible registration desk and accessible on-site restaurant; individual room accessibility details should be requested when booking to confirm needs.
- Parking: secured, covered valet parking is available on site (rates vary by listing and may be charged).
- Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU and Dupont Circle stations are within walking distance; Foggy Bottom is about 0.4 miles away and Dupont Circle about 0.5 miles.
- No on-site pool; fitness center with Peloton bikes is available for guests.
| Item | Key fact |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM (noon) |
| Minimum age to check in | 18 years old |
| Parking | Secured covered valet parking on site (fee listed on third-party sites) |
Working with the hotel's wedding services
Yours Truly DC provides dedicated wedding planner assistance and supports micro-weddings (4–40 guests) as well as larger events. The property's sales/events team can coordinate venue setup, catering with Mercy Me, A/V needs, and access to on-site amenities.
Because capacities and available rooms change with layouts and dates, the events team will supply current guest capacities, sample floor plans, and quotations. If you need simultaneous spaces for prep and ceremonies (for example a hair/makeup prep area), ask about Rooms Eleven and Garden which is often used for wedding-party preparation.
- Request a site visit or virtual tour to confirm sightlines and room flow for your ceremony/reception combination.
- Ask for written floor plans showing seated vs. reception capacities and included A/V items (screens, mics, staging).
- Confirm any resort fee, parking fees, or service charges that will apply to room blocks and event invoices.
| Service | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Event booking & proposals | Yours Truly DC sales/events team |
| Restaurant catering & private dining | Mercy Me events manager |
| Block reservations & rooming lists | Hotel reservations or your BookResorts agent |
