A wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is formal in the best sense: chandeliers, silk walls and a very large ballroom, all attached to Tysons Galleria. We love working here because a room this polished lets the lighting and music lift it. By the end of the night, a formal room can feel like a great party.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
The hotel stands at 1700 Tysons Boulevard in McLean, attached to Tysons Galleria, with a Metro station nearby. Dulles is about 12 miles away and Reagan National about 15. Inside are 398 guest rooms, a Ritz-Carlton Spa and the ENTYSE restaurant, and the hotel leans into local Virginia artists, traditions and cuisine.
For events, the hotel's wedding page lists 11 event rooms and 23,778 square feet, with four wedding spaces called out by name: The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, the Peachgrove Ballroom, Old Dominion and the Plaza Room. Our couples have held receptions here, including Neelam Salman, whose review appears below.
5 reasons we love working at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1. A ballroom big enough for a true South Asian guest list
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom is 14,022 square feet, with a banquet capacity of 1,050 and a reception capacity of 1,350. Seating the family's full list in one room is often the first problem an Indian wedding has to solve, and this room solves it. It also divides into three salons, so a crowd of 350 can have a room that fits. Salon by salon, we can match sound and lighting to the people actually there.
2. Silk walls and chandeliers respond beautifully to light
The hotel describes crystal chandeliers, wall sconces, silk wall coverings and crown molding. Those surfaces are a gift. Soft uplighting on silk reads as depth, not as a colored wall, and crystal picks up whatever color we choose for the dance floor. In a plain room we have to build a mood from nothing. Here we mostly have to stay out of the room's way, and choose one or two colors that respect it.
3. A foyer with panoramic windows and a Steinway
The ballroom's sixth-floor foyer has panoramic windows, soft seating, antique credenzas and a Steinway grand piano. A foyer like that makes cocktail hour its own event. Ask whether a pianist can play the instrument already there, or whether a small live group can set up nearby. Then the doors open and guests walk from daylight into a dark, lit ballroom. That change in the room is one of our favorite moments of any reception.
4. The Peachgrove Ballroom is a second, lighter option
Peachgrove is smaller at 2,816 square feet, with 200 banquet and 340 reception, and it sits on the redesigned lobby level with natural light. It feels like the opposite of the main ballroom, and that contrast helps a multi-day wedding. Use it for a mehndi, the henna party where guests relax in daylight, and then save the grand room for the reception so it still feels like an arrival.
5. Old Dominion's mahogany suits a smaller evening
Old Dominion is 2,422 square feet, paneled in mahogany, with 95 banquet seats and 140 at reception. Wood panels warm up a small party, and they call for warm amber lighting rather than bright color. This would be our pick for a rehearsal dinner or a family toast the night before, with a little live music and no big production. The Plaza Room, at 1,008 square feet, is the hotel's suggestion for an intimate ceremony or cocktail hour.
"Ateet was a pleasure to work with - responsive, extremely professional, and a great DJ and MC. He offered guidance too on the flow of events for the reception which was highly appreciated. The music was great and guests danced all night. I would highly recommend him and his team!"
Neelam Salman, Wedding Reception at Ritz Carlton in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia
A wedding weekend under one roof
Families choose this hotel for the ballroom, but the weekend around it matters too. With 398 rooms upstairs, a spa on site and the ENTYSE restaurant for a quiet breakfast, the bridal party has somewhere to be between events. The hotel's attachment to Tysons Galleria means relatives can shop on a free afternoon without arranging a car, and the Metro station nearby lets others head into Washington for the day.
From our side, the point of all that comfort is energy. A guest who has slept well, eaten well and walked to the reception has plenty left for the last hour of the party. That last hour is usually the best one, when the older generation has danced its way through the bhangra set and the younger cousins are asking for one more song. The hotel's formal setting makes that moment funnier and warmer, because everyone is still dressed for a very grand evening.
Planning a wedding at the Ritz-Carlton
The hotel's listing describes indoor rooms, so plan your day around that. A three-part weekend might look like this:
- Thursday or Friday daytime: Mehndi in Peachgrove or one of its salons.
- Friday night: Sangeet in a ballroom salon, with a stage for performances and room to dance.
- Saturday: Ceremony in a ballroom section or the Plaza Room for a smaller group, cocktails in the foyer, and the reception in the main ballroom.
Questions we would put to your catering manager:
- If the ceremony and reception use the same ballroom, how are the salons divided, and how long does the changeover take?
- Can the baraat gather outside the front entrance and walk in, and are a horse and dhol drum possible? The baraat is the groom's dancing procession, and those rules vary, so confirm with the venue.
- Is a ceremonial fire allowed, in which rooms, and on what terms?
- Does the hotel allow outside Indian caterers, or does its own team prepare the menu? Some listings describe in-house catering, so ask for this in writing.
- What is the route for vendors and gear up to the ballroom level, and when can they arrive?
- What time does the music need to end?
What Planet DJ brings to the Ritz-Carlton
Luxury rooms deserve a careful plan and a quiet setup. Our work here starts with the design and ends with a full floor:
- Lighting: Restrained uplighting that respects the silk walls, with more color saved for the dance floor.
- Sound: Clean, even audio, sized to the salons you are using.
- DJ and MC: A mix of Bollywood, bhangra and American music for Indian weddings and fusion weddings, plus an MC who keeps the evening on time.
- Live music: Dhol for the baraat and live musicians for cocktails, subject to hotel approval.
If you are planning a Ritz-Carlton wedding, tell us your date and we will talk through the room with you.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit at a Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner wedding?
The hotel lists The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom at 1,050 banquet and 1,350 reception. It divides into three salons of about 350 banquet each. The Peachgrove Ballroom seats 200 banquet, Old Dominion 95, and the Plaza Room 80. Maximums shrink once you add a dance floor and stage, so ask for a layout.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner have outdoor wedding space?
The hotel's wedding page does not list an outdoor ceremony space, and its named wedding rooms are all described as indoor rooms. If an outdoor ceremony matters to you, ask the catering team directly what is possible. Otherwise, plan on the Plaza Room or a ballroom section for your ceremony.
Is The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner connected to a mall?
Yes. The hotel says it is attached to the Tysons Galleria shopping center, and it lists a nearby Metro station. That gives guests with a free afternoon somewhere easy to go, and it is useful if someone forgets a pair of shoes on your wedding weekend.
How far is The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner from the airports?
The hotel lists Washington Dulles International as about 12 miles away and Ronald Reagan Washington National as about 15. For a large wedding with many flights, it helps to share both options and plan for traffic through Tysons. Ask about guest transportation when you set up your room block.
