FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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We recommend cocktail attire. Look good, play good. Dancing shoes required.

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Is City Winery handicap accessible?

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Yes! City Winery has elevators to access all floors.

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Is St. Al's handicap accessible?

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Yes, there's an elevator on the side of the church next to the driveway between the church and Ruesch Cantwell.

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Is there parking onsite at St. Al's?

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Yes, there is onsite parking in the parking garage under the football field.

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Is there a shuttle for guests?

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Yes, there will be a 54-passenger shuttle making one trip from St. Al's to City Winery before the reception and then one trip from City Winery to the Hyatt at the end of the night.

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Is there valet parking at City Winery?

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Yes, there will be valet outside City Winery from 4:30 p.m. until the end of the reception.

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What should we do between the ceremony and the reception?

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There will be about an hour and a half between the end of the ceremony and the start of the reception. There is plenty to do in the 1.8 miles between the church and the venue. Some recommendations include The Dubliner (at the corner of North Capitol St. and F St. NW), Other Half Brewery (across the street from City Winery) and District Made Spirits (distillery down the street from City Winery). Union Market (off New York Ave) is also a great place to grab a drink and bite to eat, with 35 vendors to chose from. The first floor bar at City Winery will also be open, but the reception upstairs will not start until 5:30 p.m.

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Is there a coat check at the venue?

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Yes, City Winery will have a coat check on the first floor. There will also be free-standing coat racks on the second and third floors.

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What is the COVID protocol?

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We want everyone to feel healthy and safe throughout the weekend! We ask that everyone take a COVID test before arriving for the celebrations. If you are experiencing symptoms leading up to the event and cannot produce a negative test, we ask that you stay at home for the safety of the other guests.