D.C. War Memorial - Memorial park in Washington - , USA

Beautiful memorial to DC residents who fought in WW1 and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It’s a simple memorial often missed on the mall. There is also a cottage industry on weddings at this site, which was ongoing when i came to visit. I did talk to one of the excited guests standing well outside the ceremony and she let me know that reserving the space for a couple of hours through the National Park Service was less than $100 - the party probably paid more in parking. Anyway, it’s a beautiful monument and a nice place to reflect slightly away from the hubbub on the main walkway of the mall.

This was my first time photographing at this location and I was so excited for it! It felt very intimate and its far enough away from the rest where there isn't too much foot traffic. Parking is difficult so expect to have to walk a bit to her here and sometimes segway tours do a little circle around it. Other then that it is perfect for small weddings or even an elopement (you can self officiate in DC).

So much fun and a great learning experience. Best if you go at night when everything is lit up.

This memorial, dedicated to the Washingtonians that participated in The Great War, is overlooked compared to surrounding sites, though it’s a monument not to miss. 500 names of all participants regardless of race, ethnicity or branch of the service are listed along the outside foundation. Standing in the center at the small rotunda and looking up, you see a spectacular interior of the dome. Looking ahead and taking in the 360 degree view, the ionic columns frame views of the National Mall, WWII Memorial and Washington Monument. You don’t have to spend much time here to enjoy it for a moment and respect the intention of the D.C. War Memorial.

Amazing memorial to DC WWI residents who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Upsetting to see Google allow many pictures that are clearly NOT pictures of this memorial. I've seen pictures of cars, bridges, other monuments, even the Supreme Court building on the DC War Memorial.

Beautiful setting for this less assuming but meaningful Memorial dedicated to DC residents who gave their lives in WWI.

My friends and I didn't stay long at the D. C. War Memorial, but we had to stop. This one is slightly off the path of memorials compared to all the others in the area. To a certain extent, it feels hidden. It's a beautiful memorial and one I suggest persons visit.

Beautiful, peaceful memorial that is never over-crowded. This is also a lovely spot for small weddings and elopements and has been a particularly popular place in 2020 during the pandemic. Our wedding photography team (HannahBjorndal.com) loves photographing couples here and has found it to be the perfect combination of classic DC and originality - it doesn't feel touristy, overdone or too busy. To have your wedding here, you need to file for a permit with the National Park Service. You will get a 2-hour time slot and the permit is very inexpensive, I believe it is currently between $140-250. It is hard to get to if you have many guests driving and parking themselves, so I'd recommend having transportation arranged for your group! This is also a great option for JUST wedding day portraits. If you are interested in a very classic DC backdrop but your wedding venue doesn't have photo locations that you love, this is a very easy spot to visit with your wedding party, family or just the two of you. Again, definitely recommend hiring a transportation service to take you to and from! You will need to file for a photo permit here as well, and it is $140. They only issue one permit at a time at this location, so file for it as early as you can! This spot is so picturesque and there are a lot of options nearby for other photo locations - if you are looking for the perfect spot in DC to elope, this is it!