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 equalitycenter@hrc.org.
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.
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 |
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 equalitycenter@hrc.org.
W. Millar & Co.
Contact: Cristina Frezzo
202.387.2216
cfrezzo@wmillar.com
www.wmillar.com
Catering by Windows
Contact: Nicole Gutierrez
703.519.3500
nicoleg@catering.com
www.catering.com
Main Event Caterers
Contact: Spencer McCormack
703.820.2028x238
info@maineventcaterers.com
www.maineventcaterers.com
Menus Catering
Contact: Jayne Nochumowitz
202.546.7400
jaynen@occasionscaterers.com
www.menusdc.com
Occasions Caterers
Contact: Matt Sipala
202.454.7837
msipala@occasionscaterers.com
www.occasionscaterers.com
Grand Cuisine
Contact: Paul Weiner
202.637.4771
paul.weiner@hyatt.com
www.grandcuisinedc.com
InStyle Caterers
Contact: Denise Thorne
301.486.0300
denise@instylecaterers.com
www.instylecaterers.com
Susan Gage Caterers, Inc.
Contact: Susan Gage or Amber Compton
301.839.6900 ext 222 or 301.839.6900
sgage@susangage.com or acompton@susangage.com
www.susangage.com
Avalon Caterers
Contact: Carolina Ocampo
202.337.2000
carolina@avaloncaterers.com
www.avaloncaterers.com
Perfect Settings
Contact: Esteban Gimenez
202.722.2900
www.perfectsettings.com
Parlights
301.698.9242
sales@parlights.com
EnGaygedWeddings.com
Contact: Michael
561.929.9929
www.engaygedweddings.com
Preferred Florists:
Royce Flowers
703.684.6650
royce@royceflowers.com
Bloom Fresh Flowers
c/o Stephen Robinson
703.299.9929
800.893.9929
www.mybloomfreshflowers.com
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:
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