The Rectory on Princess Street

The Rectory on Princess Street Perfect for events, weddings, and parties.

Built in 1785, this former rectory of nearby historic Christ Church is located in the heart of beautiful Old Town Alexandria, minutes from the shops and restaurants of King Street.

10/27/2024

Classical Movements presents a series of concerts and recitals at the Secret Garden of The Rectory on Princess Street in Alexandria

Thursday, May 9th, 2024 | 5pm, 6:30pmJoin us in the beautiful Secret Garden at The Rectory on Princess Street as Bariton...
05/02/2024

Thursday, May 9th, 2024 | 5pm, 6:30pm

Join us in the beautiful Secret Garden at The Rectory on Princess Street as Baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer leads her all-star quartet. The one-of-a-kind program includes swinging, tuneful originals along with well-loved favorites like “Sophisticated Lady” by Duke Ellington and “Bernie’s Tune.” Appearing with Leigh will be Paul Bratcher on piano, Amy Shook on bass, and Greg Holloway on drums.

5:00pm Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/742473065927
6:30pm Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/742475603517

Spring and our garden is full of beauty. Our glorious Tulip Magnolia, our.Lemon tree flowers, the Virginia Red Bud, the ...
04/06/2024

Spring and our garden is full of beauty. Our glorious Tulip Magnolia, our.Lemon tree flowers, the Virginia Red Bud, the Camellia..

02/22/2024

Ukrainian pianist Anna Dmytrenko visits The Rectory for a concert on our 1917 A3 Steinway piano benefitting Ukraine.

Happy Valentine's Day ❤️ We're so grateful for all of the love we get to celebrate here at The Rectory!
02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day ❤️ We're so grateful for all of the love we get to celebrate here at The Rectory!

In honor of Black History Month, check out all of the history and culture you can explore right here in Old Town Alexand...
02/06/2024

In honor of Black History Month, check out all of the history and culture you can explore right here in Old Town Alexandria!

Located between the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and Mount Vernon, Alexandria is the perfect hub for African-American heritage travel.

There's color in our Secret Garden every season 🌹🌷Come by and check out this little oasis in the heart of Old Town, Alex...
01/26/2024

There's color in our Secret Garden every season 🌹🌷

Come by and check out this little oasis in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria for your next event. Email [email protected] to schedule a tour.

A glimpse at one of the newly updated spaces at The Rectory! New lighting and window treatments enhance the historical b...
01/25/2024

A glimpse at one of the newly updated spaces at The Rectory! New lighting and window treatments enhance the historical beauty of our glass-enclosed atrium.

Our spaces can be booked for weddings, concerts, recitals, parties, and more. Bookings available for 2024!

A Labor of love! Friends the soft renovations of the Atrium at The Rectory on Princess Street are close to done. Repolis...
01/12/2024

A Labor of love! Friends the soft renovations of the Atrium at The Rectory on Princess Street are close to done. Repolished floors, restored wood, new golden chairs, cleaned skywindows, new ceiling drapes, new chandeliers and new Tiffany sconces. It's taken some weeks but we are ready for our Sunday, sold out concert. Come and visit us soon.

The holiday season might be over, but we're still finding reasons to celebrate! 🎉Celebrating your love story? The Rector...
01/12/2024

The holiday season might be over, but we're still finding reasons to celebrate! 🎉

Celebrating your love story? The Rectory on Princess Street is accepting bookings for 2024.
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Stylist - NAK Design Studio
Event Planner - spectrumevents_va
Event Rental/Decor -
Make-up - Almaaz Beautie
Model -

Happy New Year to all of our lovely couples! 🎉🎉Getting married in 2024? Here's what's trending this year! Don't forget ...
01/09/2024

Happy New Year to all of our lovely couples! 🎉🎉

Getting married in 2024? Here's what's trending this year! Don't forget to book your date at the beautiful Rectory on Princess Street. Our 2024 dates are booking up fast.

https://www.brides.com/wedding-trends-2024-8414858

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If 2024's wedding trends are any indication, it's going to be an upbeat, colorful year. Here, get a sense of what to expect from weddings in 2024, from retro details to vibrant color palettes and more.

Did you know The Rectory was built 1785? The historic charm can be seen throughout the venue, inside and out! Booki...
12/14/2023

Did you know The Rectory was built 1785? The historic charm can be seen throughout the venue, inside and out!

Bookings available for 2024
www.therectoryonprincess.com
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Event Planner - Perfectly Yours
Photographer - By Asa Photography
Florist - Fleurelity
Caterer - Tasteful Affairs Catering
Bakery - Alexandria Pastry Shop & Catering Co.
Printing - Lettering by Lynne
Hair & Makeup - Bernadette Wilson Beauty

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711 Princess Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

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NAK Design Studio & Spectrum Events Shoot
NAK Design Studio & Spectrum Events Shoot

Last month we worked with an incredible team of local vendors that helped us promote our venue by featuring us in their brand new promotional video! Check it out now. Stylist: NAK Design Studio Videographer: @joeryanmedia Event Planner: spectrumevents_va Event Rental/Décor: Adorn Events and Decor Photagraphy: Love Is Patient Photography Make-up Artist: Almaaz Beautie Photographer: @danielsbizarreadventure Male model: @rudeboiquis Female model: @literarytheories

Sounds of Hope and Harmony - "A Brand New Day"
Sounds of Hope and Harmony - "A Brand New Day"

Don't forget about the next event in the Sounds of Hope and Harmony series! Limited tickets still available. Celebrate "A Brand New Day" with Classical Movements, when live choral music returns in a carefully designed physical arrangement to maximize safe social distance! The 12 professional singers conducted by Anthony Blake Clark present a captivating and inspiring program of 400 years of choral music on themes of hope in times of uncertainty. We take extensive steps to protect the health and safety of our musicians, staff and audiences and to lead the way in finding a safe, fulfilling way of hearing live music again. For tickets and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sounds-of-hope-harmony-a-brand-new-day-choral-music-returns-tickets-113162724756

Sounds of Hope and Harmony - "A Brand New Day"
Sounds of Hope and Harmony - "A Brand New Day"

Return to the Secret Garden as you've never seen it before, Saturday, September 12! Celebrate "A Brand New Day" with Classical Movements, when live choral music returns in a carefully designed physical arrangement to maximize safe social distance! The 12 professional singers conducted by Anthony Blake Clark present a captivating and inspiring program of 400 years of choral music on themes of hope in times of uncertainty. We take extensive steps to protect the health and safety of our musicians, staff and audiences and to lead the way in finding a safe, fulfilling way of hearing live music again. For tickets and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sounds-of-hope-harmony-a-brand-new-day-choral-music-returns-tickets-113162724756

Sounds of Hope & Harmony: “Sweet Songs of Sorrow & Joy”
Sounds of Hope & Harmony: “Sweet Songs of Sorrow & Joy”

We are so looking forward to this concert this weekend! Join us for an evening of spirituals, opera, and other meaningful music in commemoration of the March on Washington in 1963. UPDATE: Due to potential thunderstorms this concert is shifted to SUNDAY, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets still avalable at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sounds-of-hope-harmony-sweet-songs-of-sorrow-joy-tickets-116882527787

Sounds of Hope and Harmony - Chamber Rehearsal
Sounds of Hope and Harmony - Chamber Rehearsal

First rehearsal with Musicians from the NSO in our garden at The Rectory on Princess Street. We can't wait until Saturday for the full performance. Live Chamber Music the evening of June 20th Tickets still available: https://www.classicalmovements.com/secretgardenconcerts/

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Elegant and unique Wedding, Concert, Meeting Venue

Dating from 1785, The Rectory on Princess Street is a historic, beautiful, well preserved, colonial building with a gorgeous garden, perfect for weddings of up to 125 (50 during social distancing), concerts and small meetings.