Black Tie & Formal

Great Blue Heron Catering offers the finest cuisine for our guests. Operating at the Atrium at Meadowlark Gardens and the Event Center at Algonkian, Great Blue Heron is the perfect choice to truly make your event everything it can be.

Let our experienced chefs offer you a wide array of dining options, including plated dinners, buffets and full beverage service. For a customized proposal, contact GBH Weddings & Black Tie.

Event Locations
Great Blue Heron's Black Tie & Formal catering services offers at two primary facilities: The Atrium at Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna, and the Event Center at Algonkian located in Sterling. Both venues offer an array of seating and arrangement options, and each are a beautiful backdrop to weddings, gatherings, corporate affairs and more, for just about any size group. Take a look at the thumbnail descriptions below, and click the links for a more detailed look at the individual parks and venues.

The Algonkian Conference Center features three rooms accommodating from 25-200 guests.  The recently renovated space is a beautiful location for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events and meetings. 

Events are often booked more than a year in advance so call (703)-450-4655, ext. 102 or e-mail lmcferren@nvrpa.org for more information and to schedule your personal tour.


The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is resplendent with lush foliage, flowers, fountains and a meandering stream that brings outdoor garden beauty indoors and provides a unique, natural setting for your special event, any time of the year.
 

Whether a reception, birthday, or anniversary celebration, business meeting, workshop or planning session, an event set in the stunning beauty of the Atrium is sure to be remembered.