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Is the hotel block the only good place to stay?

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No! There’s dozens of hotels in the immediate area, particularly clustered near the King Street Metro stop. Old Town is an enclave within the city of Alexandria, and it’s quite busy with various restaurants, things to do and historical attractions. We chose to pursue a hotel block at the Sheraton Suites for its proximity and pricing, but please feel free to stay wherever is most convenient for you. There also should be plentiful Airbnbs in the area. Alexandria is a very safe city, and there aren’t necessarily any areas to avoid, but if you’re nervous about where you’ve selected for any reason at all, please feel free to reach out to us to check. Generally, we do recommend Old Town, or near one of the nearby metro stops (Braddock Road, Crystal City, etc…) but much of Alexandria is easy to navigate by public transportation, car, Uber or by foot.

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How do I get to Alexandria?

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For those flying, we highly recommend flying into DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.) It is just a few miles from the hotel and venue and very easy to reach via car or public transportation (metro). Another option is Washington Dulles International Airport (also attached to the metro system). We don’t recommend flying into Baltimore for this occasion, as that will be quite a trek! For those not driving, Amtrak is also a great option. Union Station in D.C. is also attached to the metro and would be a reasonable Uber ride as well.

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Should I rent a car?

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Up to you, but please do remember that Alexandria is a city more than a suburb! It is very easy to get around on foot, with ride share, taxi, or via the metro (here and here are a couple guides to explain how to use the metro.) We will provide as much information about parking as we can, but a car is definitely not necessary and may prove more of a hassle, given the area.

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What is parking like at the Sheraton Suites?

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There is onsite parking for a fee (as of the time of this writing, $32.) There are frequently promos or coupons, so we recommend keeping an eye on the hotel’s site if you intend to park there.

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What is parking like at the venue?

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There is no parking lot at the venue, as it is right in the city. However, there is metered street parking, as well as a number of parking garages nearby. Please check their websites or call for pricing info, as that could change over the next six months. Here are two recommended by the venue and very close by, but there are others nearby as well that should appear on Google Maps, etc… USP Parking Garage (220 N Union Street, Alexandria, Va.), 315 feet from the venue Colonial Parking Garage (102 N. Union Street, Alexandria, Va.), 341 feet from the venue

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Will there be a shuttle?

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There will be a shuttle from the room block hotel. Please see the schedule section for more information.

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Is it walkable from the hotel to the venue?

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Yes, and it’s a lovely walk. It should take about 15-20 minutes depending on your route. One item to note: you may run into some cobblestone or brick sidewalks, so prepare your shoe choices accordingly!

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Is there an accessible entrance?

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Yes! Below is a link with some information on accessibility features for the building, and there are elevators and ramps, allowing any wheelchairs, other mobility aids, etc… https://torpedofactory.org/visit/accessibility/#:~:text=Barrier%2Dfree%20entrances%20with%20power,the%20building%2C%20facing%20the%20marina.

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Is there anything Friday night?

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For those who have arrived in town by Friday evening, we invite you to join us for a very casual welcome party. You can RSVP to that as well in the same section as the ceremony. No need to arrange your travel schedules around it!

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Will babysitting be provided for children in attendance?

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We will be providing babysitting for any invited kids between 6 months-12-years-old. The babysitting will begin with the start of cocktail hour and last through the end of the wedding, via a company that provides these kinds of services for events and weddings. The babysitters will run a variety of activities, and we’ll have food up there for the kids as well. We’ll provide more info as we get closer, but please let us know if you’re interested! Kids are more than welcome to stay with their parents or family members for the whole wedding, but we want to provide options!

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Are there any events Sunday morning?

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Nope! We understand a lot of people have travel plans, plus we both plan on working Monday! Enjoy your day, and feel free to refer to our list of tourist attractions (coming soon!) if you plan on staying in the area.

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What is the dress code?

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Cocktail attire, please! Also please note that since we won’t be having traditional wedding parties, there’s no colors to avoid.

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Anything we need to know about dinner?

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We will ask for information on dietary preferences when we send out the invite in a couple months. However, if you have any very specific preferences or restrictions, feel free to tell us sooner.