Blue Room

The Blue Room is an oval reception hall in the White House in Washington D.C., with walls covered in blue silk showing gold medallion patterns. The hall holds French Empire furniture made of gilded European beech.

Grover Cleveland married Frances Folsom here in 1886, which remains the only wedding of a sitting president in the White House. The furniture dates to the 1800s, when Monroe brought it from France.

The president stands here to greet guests during receptions, with the oval shape guiding visitors in a natural flow through the space. The blue silk chosen under Monroe has shaped the atmosphere for official gatherings ever since.

The oval measures roughly 30 by 40 feet (9 by 12 meters) and sits on the main floor between the Green Room and the Red Room. Visitors on public tours can see through the open doorways but typically do not step inside.

Six doors connect the hall to surrounding rooms, creating an open passage during large receptions. The windows offer a direct view of the South Portico and the South Lawn in front of the building.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Part of: White House

GPS coordinates: 38.89750,-77.03650

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23