Elopement Photo Locations in Washington DC

Couples eloping in DC find more intimacy than they expect. You can say vows at sunrise on the Lincoln Memorial steps with the reflecting pool empty, in a forest clearing along Rock Creek Park, or beside the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin before the crowds arrive. The Smithsonian gardens and the National Arboretum's columns add unusual ceremony options. Here are some of our favorite elopement photo locations in Washington DC.