L'Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques Brasserie


All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $9,000 for off-peak dates, and $14,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $155

Catering services pricing

$150 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $9,000

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests


About this venue

L’Auberge Chez François has been voted Most Romantic Restaurant by Washingtonian magazine and Open Table subscribers year after year. Let us make your wedding day a cherished celebration. L’Auberge Chez François is perfect for weddings and gala events with its picturesque country setting and garden terraces. Our attention to detail, superior food and beverage, and personal service promise an experience to be remembered. We are happy to accommodate groups from 10 to 100 within the restaurant or throughout our six-acre property. We’re happy to customize your special day indoors in The Mural, Rooster, or Gardens Rooms or outdoors under La Grande Tente. Jacques’ Brasserie is also available for exclusive events with up to 40 guests.


Our event spaces

La Grande Tente

La Grande Tente is a gorgeous, covered outdoor space for hosting events amongst the beautiful flowers and lush gardens of L'Auberge Chez Francois.

In-season, La Grande Tente is a beautiful 40x50 special event tent covering a natural flagstone patio opening onto our gorgeous six-acre property and bountiful gardens. This outdoor space features two gazebos, wrought iron arches, lush foliage, and a small pond.

Guest capacity

35-120 Seated

35-120 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

La Grande Tente features bistro cafe lighting, cooling fans, and sides that close during inclement weather. It can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests with an area for a cocktail reception, 70 guests seated, or 100 guests with rented tables. Use of La Petite Terrace and gazebos is included with La Grande Tente (weather permitting). Access to La Grande Tente and the Terrace is to the left of the main entry doors or through the restaurant just off the Garden Room.

Room cost

Food & Beverage Minimums range from $2,500 for a weekday lunch to $10,000 for a Saturday dinner.

La Grande Tente

La Grande Tente is a gorgeous, covered outdoor space for hosting events amongst the beautiful flowers and lush gardens of L'Auberge Chez Francois.

In-season, La Grande Tente is a beautiful 40x50 special event tent covering a natural flagstone patio opening onto our gorgeous six-acre property and bountiful gardens. This outdoor space features two gazebos, wrought iron arches, lush foliage, and a small pond.

Guest capacity

35-120 Seated

35-120 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

La Grande Tente features bistro cafe lighting, cooling fans, and sides that close during inclement weather. It can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests with an area for a cocktail reception, 70 guests seated, or 100 guests with rented tables. Use of La Petite Terrace and gazebos is included with La Grande Tente (weather permitting). Access to La Grande Tente and the Terrace is to the left of the main entry doors or through the restaurant just off the Garden Room.

Room cost

Food & Beverage Minimums range from $2,500 for a weekday lunch to $10,000 for a Saturday dinner.


L'Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques Brasserie packages

WEDDING CEREMONY, RECEPTION & LUNCHEON

20-120 guests

Peak pricing $175-200

Description

*Canapes, Seated Meal, and Additional Event Services *Use of Existing Rectangular Tables & Ladder-Back Chairs with Red Cushions *Ivory on Ivory Linens *Dinnerware, Utensils & Glassware *Printed Place Cards *Table Numbers *Dedicated Waitstaff & Event Manager *Creation of Timelines and Floor Plans *Vendor Liason: Advance and Day-Of *Ceremony Rehearsal Coordination *Setup & Tear Down of Ceremony: Arch/Gazebo, Chairs, Tables, Candles, Decor, etc. *Day-Of-Event Coordination

What’s included
  • 5-Hour Wedding Luncheons: 10:30am to 3:30pm
  • Ceremony Start Time: 11:00am

WEDDING CEREMONY, RECEPTION & DINNER

20-120 guests

Peak pricing $275-300

Description

*Canapes, Seated Meal, and Additional Event Services *Use of Existing Rectangular Tables & Ladder-Back Chairs with Red Cushions *Ivory on Ivory Linens *Dinnerware, Utensils & Glassware *Printed Place Cards *Table Numbers *Dedicated Waitstaff & Event Manager *Creation of Timelines and Floor Plans *Vendor Liason: Advance and Day-Of *Ceremony Rehearsal Coordination *Setup & Tear Down of Ceremony: Arch/Gazebo, Chairs, Tables, Candles, Decor, etc. *Day-Of-Event Coordination

What’s included
  • Wedding Dinners : 5:30pm to 11:30pm
  • Ceremony Start Time: 6:00pm

WEDDING RECEPTION & LUNCHEON

20-120 guests

Peak pricing $155-200

Description

*Canapes, Seated Meal, and Additional Event Services *Use of Existing Rectangular Tables & Ladder-Back Chairs with Red Cushions *Ivory on Ivory Linens *Dinnerware, Utensils & Glassware *Printed Place Cards *Table Numbers *Dedicated Waitstaff & Event Manager *Creation of Timelines and Floor Plans *Vendor Liason: Advance and Day-Of *Day-Of-Event Coordination

What’s included
  • 4-Hour Luncheons: 11:30am to 3:30pm

WEDDING RECEPTION & DINNER PACKAGE

20-120 guests

Peak pricing $255-300

Description

*Canapes, Seated Meal, and Additional Event Services *Use of Existing Rectangular Tables & Ladder-Back Chairs with Red Cushions *Ivory on Ivory Linens *Dinnerware, Utensils & Glassware *Printed Place Cards *Table Numbers *Dedicated Waitstaff & Event Manager *Creation of Timelines and Floor Plans *Vendor Liason: Advance and Day-Of *Ceremony Rehearsal Coordination *Setup & Tear Down of Ceremony: Arch/Gazebo, Chairs, Tables, Candles, Decor, etc. *Day-Of-Event Coordination

What’s included
  • 5-Hours Dinners: 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Available services that can be provided by L'Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques Brasserie

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Sound / AV

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