Spanish Steps — Attraction in Washington

I am an officiant and performed a wedding here in Nov 2020. I would recommend this location HOWEVER make sure you have a permit. If you are doing a wedding on a popular day, such as Saturday be aware there may be another wedding right after yours!!!! If you want more time to take pics or think your wedding won't start on time due to guests driving from long distances, try to get 2hrs of time vs 1hr. On the day of the wedding I was officiating there was road construction directly in-front of the steps and it was super loud. It also reduced the amount of close available parking. If you have important guests who have trouble walking up/down stairs, you may want to make sure you have a human to help them. There is really nowhere to have chairs for guests, some of them can sit on the large cement blocks attached to the stairs. This location is ideal for small weddings with less than 30 people total. Getting pictures in this area can be difficult because it's a public location and people walk/bike/garden and LIVE in the area. So you are taking a chance if a human is moving in/out you may have a huge moving truck in your ceremony pics (this was the case with the wedding I did & the wedding that immediately followed that one!!) This is a decent location BUT keep in mind, it will not be private. So if you want a place with plenty of parking, no road construction, another wedding party literally waiting on the sidewalk, random guests walking their dogs....I do NOT recommend this site. However if you don't mind all those possibilities, then this is a...

I had my wedding at the Spanish Steps so it will always hold a special place in my heart. It is a beautiful out of the way location that most people overlook and never take the time to explore.

It isn't easily accessible by metro which keeps the crowds down and if you plan to go by taxi tell them the cross street (22nd and S st NW) since many drivers don't know where it is. The Steps are a great spot for a picnic or a relaxing night with a book. While not good for people watching, the fountain provides some nice background noise and you have a wonderful view of Foggy Bottom from the top of the stairs.

Whether you're seeking solitude to read a book, a relaxing spot for a romantic picnic or an out the way landmark to work on your photography skills the Spanish Steps are a...

The Spanish Steps is a slice of Europe in the middle of DC. They are several layers of stone steps connect Dupont Circle with Kalorama. There's a fountain half way up the steps and a brochure that speaks to its history at the very top. Once at the top, it's a beautiful view of Dupont Circle. Fun fact: The city does not maintain the Spanish Steps, the community does. The neighborhood pays for its upkeep and preservation....