8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dressy Casual
For the ladies, we recommend cocktail or maxi dresses and sandals or wedges (the event will be on the lawn). For the men, we recommend collared shirts or polos, and khakis or dark denim. We are excited to host all our wedding guests at The Inn on the Blue Heron & Osprey Lawn to enjoy drinks with us the night before the ceremony. If you are staying at The Inn, you can walk along the water, and once you reach the walking bridge, it will be on your left. If you are driving, please park on the side of the Chesapeake Market & Deli and walk over. Please note: this will be a cash bar event.
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Formal
For the ladies, we recommend midi or floor-length dresses. For the men, we recommend a suit and collared shirt. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the venue. A shuttle will arrive at Rod 'N' Reel Resort (4160 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732) at 4:30 pm and depart promptly at 4:45 pm. It will stop at The Inn at Herrington Harbour (7161 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach, MD 20714) to pick up additional guests at 4:55 pm, and continue to the venue, arriving by 5 pm. The shuttle will return to The Inn at Herrington Harbour for a second pickup, departing no later than 5:10 pm. Return service from the venue will be available at 9 pm, 10 pm, and 11 pm, with drop-offs at both hotels. We look forward to celebrating with you on our wedding day! Our ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 pm, so please plan to arrive by 5:15 pm. Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow.
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 11:30 pm - Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 2:00 am
Keep the celebration going with us at 1936 Bar & Grill following the wedding! 1936 Bar & Grill is located at the Rod 'N' Reel Resort, which will be the second stop on the shuttle drop-off route. Please note that ride-share availability in the area is limited. The shuttle will remain on-site, with return departures to The Inn at Herrington Harbour at 12 am, 12:30 am, 1 am, and 1:45 am.