Hosting an Event
The Equality Center is the perfect venue for special events in the heart of Washington, D.C! It has played host to weddings and commitment ceremonies, birthday and anniversary parties, cocktail receptions, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Check out below for more information about room configurations, catering, and available audiovisual amenities, or email us directly at [email protected].
Capacities & Configurations
The Equality Center suggests the following capacities for each of our rooms in several different configurations. These capacities may be adjustable; please inquire about your individual needs.
View floorplans of the Equality Forum and Conference Rooms A, B and C.
| Suggest Capacity | ||||
| Square Feet | Theater |
Standing Reception |
Seated Dinner |
|
| Equality Forum | 2,200 | 150 | 250 | 100 |
| Conference ABC | 1,173 | 80 | 120 | 100 |
| Conference BC | 782 | 50 | 80 | 70 |
| Conference AB | 828 | 50 | 80 | 70 |
| Conference C | 345 | 35 | 40 | 30 |
| Conference B | 437 | 35 | 40 | 30 |
| Conference A | 391 | 35 | 40 | 30 |
Vendors
The Equality Center does not have an in-house caterer. However, we do have several preferred caterers who are familiar with and comfortable in our space, as listed below. If you choose to select a caterer who is not on the following list, we simply require that they provide us with proof of their liability insurance, as well as a bartending license if alcohol will be served at the event. We are happy to offer site tours to caterers who are new to the Equality Center; please set up an appointment by emailing us at [email protected].
Preferred Caterers:
W. Millar & Co.
Contact: Cristina Frezzo
202.387.2216
[email protected]
www.wmillar.com
Catering by Windows
Contact: Nicole Gutierrez
703.519.3500
[email protected]
www.catering.com
Main Event Caterers
Contact: Spencer McCormack
703.820.2028x238
[email protected]
www.maineventcaterers.com
Menus Catering
Contact: Jayne Nochumowitz
202.546.7400
[email protected]
www.menusdc.com
Occasions Caterers
Contact: Matt Sipala
202.454.7837
[email protected]
www.occasionscaterers.com
Grand Cuisine
Contact: Paul Weiner
202.637.4771
[email protected]
www.grandcuisinedc.com
InStyle Caterers
Contact: Denise Thorne
301.486.0300
[email protected]
www.instylecaterers.com
Susan Gage Caterers, Inc.
Contact: Susan Gage or Amber Compton
301.839.6900 ext 222 or 301.839.6900
[email protected] or [email protected]
www.susangage.com
Avalon Caterers
Contact: Carolina Ocampo
202.337.2000
[email protected]
www.avaloncaterers.com
Other Vendors:
Perfect Settings
Contact: Esteban Gimenez
202.722.2900
www.perfectsettings.com
Parlights
301.698.9242
[email protected]
EnGaygedWeddings.com
Contact: Michael
561.929.9929
www.engaygedweddings.com
Preferred Florists:
Royce Flowers
703.684.6650
[email protected]
Bloom Fresh Flowers
c/o Stephen Robinson
703.299.9929
800.893.9929
www.mybloomfreshflowers.com
Audiovisual and Equipment
At the Equality Center, we have many audiovisual and equipment amenities available for rental. The following is a list of equipment we have available for use:
Audio:
- Sound System w/ 2 Speakers
- DVD/VHS Player
- Compact Disc Player w/ 5 CD Changer
- Sound Board
- Multimedia Speakers
- Handheld Microphone
- Handheld Microphone Wireless
- Lavaliere Microphone
- Lavaliere Microphone Wireless
- Polycom Conference Phones
- Digital Phones
Visual:
- Plasma Flat Screen
- Plasma Connection
- Laptop Computer
- LCD Projector
- Projection Screen
- Up-lighting
Equipment:
- Easel Flipcharts w/ Paper Pad
- Tripod Easels
- Podium