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Where is the ceremony taking place?Where is the ceremony taking place?

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Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes 1215 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Where is the reception taking place?Where is the reception taking place?

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Ama - Restaurant 885 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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What should I wear?What should I wear?

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Summer formal attire. The church does not have AC so please plan accordingly. The reception venue will be blissfully air-conditioned.

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Will there be transportation provided from ceremony to reception?Will there be transportation provided from ceremony to reception?

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No. However, the ceremony is not far from the reception venue. - Personal car - Uber - Metro - The reception venue is accessible from both Capitol South Metro Station (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) and Navy Yard / Ballpark Metro Station (Green Line). - Bike (The highly adventurous route) Capitol Bikeshare is conveniently located one block away.

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parking?parking?

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Church: There is many options for street parking in the area and parking garages. Reception venue: Convenient parking options are available throughout the Navy Yard, including street parking. For added ease, valet parking is available at the AC Hotel. Guests can also park in the Whole Foods parking lot.

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Plus ones?Plus ones?

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Due to the intimate setting of our ceremony and reception, and the limited number of space, any additional guests not explicitly invited are not permitted.

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What is happening between the ceremony and the reception?What is happening between the ceremony and the reception?

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While the newlyweds take photos and have a private moment. Guests are welcome to make their way down to Navy Yard, where they may grab a drink from Ama (the reception venue) or from the rooftop bar in the same building, Smoke and Mirrors. Ama - 885 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 Smoke and Mirrors - 867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Is the ceremony and reception indoor or outdoor?Is the ceremony and reception indoor or outdoor?

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Both the ceremony and the reception are indoors. However, the church does not have centralized cooling, so please plan accordingly.

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What time should I arrive?What time should I arrive?

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Please allow yourself a 30-minute buffer to give yourselves time to park and be seated prior to the start of the ceremony.