The run-up to a wedding often varies greatly from couple to couple but one thing that never changes is the rehearsal dinner. For years, the meal has been a crucial part of the process whether held at home or in a sophisticated restaurant, and a dinner cruise in Washington, D.C. is a great way to add a special element to this traditional rite of passage.

Planning a wedding can be the most stressful endeavor of anyone's life, but aboard The Spirit of Washington, you do not have to worry about things going smoothly. Everyone including the bride, groom and their friends and family can relax as the details are taken care of.

The dinner itself can hold its own as well as the delicious grand buffet will ensure there's something for everyone. Additionally, a friendly wait staff and DJ will help set the perfect mood for the evening.

Though the food and ambiance are all important to the rehearsal dinner, the view stands above everything else as there is nothing quite like taking in our nation's capital from the waters of the Potomac River.