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Schedule

Here's what to expect for the Beckest Wedding Weekend!

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Bus from Hotel to DC War Memorial

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown
7301 Waverly Street, Bethesda, MD 20814

The bus will depart promptly at 9:45 am. Please be on time.

Ceremony

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Casual Attire

Adults only Parking is limited near the DC War Memorial, and the nearest metro station is about a 15-20 minute walk away. For your convenience there is a bus to transport folks from the hotel to the ceremony. The bus departs promptly at 9:45am. Please be on time. There will be a bus transporting folks from the Ceremony to the Reception at Comet Ping Pong.

Reception

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Casual Attire

Adults only. We will have gluten-free and vegan options. There will be a bus transporting people from the Comet Ping Pong to the Hilton Garden Inn in Bethesda (hotel block).

Post-Wedding Board Games

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Please note that Nicole & Michael will not be in attendance. The wedding reception ends at 4pm but the party keeps going. Some of the Beckest’s close friends Kate, James, Ari, and Gerald will be coordinating a post-reception hang out with snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, and board games in one of the event spaces of the hotel. Guests are also invited to bring drinks to contribute. All the Beckest wedding guests are invited – this is especially for any guests that want to play board games and keep getting to know the Beckest friends you’ve only just met, haven’t met yet, or just like spending time with. We’ll have board games running the gamut from very easy 15-30 minute party board games to very nerdy, multi-hour board games. Please feel free to drop in and say hi, come-and-go throughout the afternoon/evening, or stay for the whole time. Kids can come with their parents, just fair warning that there will be a cooler with alcoholic beverages and games with small pieces.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Maryland Renaissance Festival

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Maryland Renaissance Festival
1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Costumes strongly encouraged. Costumes available for rent on site.

Adults and Children welcome. All folks who RSVP'd have a ticket! We will meet at the front gate of the Festival at 10:15am to distribute tickets. Nicole will be very easy to spot with her seven foot dandelion staff! If you need a ride and have not yet received an email about carpooling, please let us know ASAP.