Special Info - Please Read

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Accessing the Naval Academy

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**ALL visitors 18 years of age or older MUST have a valid, *unexpired* photo ID** (i.e. Driver's license) Visitors under the age of 18 who do not have a valid photo ID must be escorted by an adult with a valid form of identification. Driving instructions for those who wish to drive onto campus for the ceremony and reception: *You can either drive through GATE 1 or GATE 8. Gate 8 is easier because that road leads directly to the parking garage (see map above and FAQ for "Detailed Driving Directions"). If you are having issues with traffic related to the football game along Taylor Avenue then Gate 1 also works. -Guests can drive onto campus starting at 3pm -Once at either Gate, Drivers must identify themselves as guests for the Collins / Maloney wedding at the Chapel and Naval Academy Club to the Gate Guard -Everyone 18 years of age and older in the vehicle MUST be prepared to show proper identification (i.e. driver's license) -Vehicle inspections could be conducted at the gate -Gate Guard will verify your name with that on the list we provided to security then allow you to pass through once all IDs are checked Guests will then proceed to park in the garage located at: 115 Parker Lane, Naval Academy, MD The garage is located next to the Naval Academy Club. If you type the above parking garage address directly into Google Maps or another GPS - it should direct you there as well. Please see the other FAQ "Detailed driving directions" if needed. *And if you will not be driving your own car onto the campus, then you must walk or Uber or taxi to GATE 1 of Naval Academy. Once at Gate 1, you will walk through the security building and present your ID to the guards in the visitor entrance. Once through security, there will be a shuttle in a golf cart-type vehicle to drop you off to the Chapel. The shuttle will start at 3pm and end at 3:45pm. *NOTE: You cannot take an Uber or taxi onto the campus directly to the Chapel or Club.

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Detailed Driving Directions for those who want to drive and park on campus

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Directions to Gate 8 from Route 50/301 (East or West): *RECOMMENDED GATE* -Take Exit 24 Rowe Boulevard -Stay in the right lane toward Annapolis -After exit, move to the left lane and continue straight until you reach the 2nd traffic light -Turn left onto Taylor Avenue -Continue straight on Taylor Avenue -At the Firehouse, bear right onto Route 450 (Annapolis Street) -Move to the left lane -Keep straight through the traffic light on Baltimore Blvd -At next traffic light, turn right onto Bowyer Road -Keep straight to Gate 8 Directions to Gate 1 from Route 50/301 (East or West): -Take Exit 24 Rowe Boulevard -Stay in the right lane toward Annapolis -After exit, move to the left lane and continue straight until you reach the 2nd traffic light -Turn left onto Taylor Avenue -Continue straight on Taylor Avenue -At the Firehouse, bear right onto Route 450 (Annapolis Street) -Stay in the right lane -Turn right at the traffic light onto King George Street -Proceed to the end of King George Street until you see Gate 1 - United States Naval Academy -Proceed to the Gate Guard straight ahead at Gate 1

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Getting from Gate 1 to the Chapel (those getting dropped off or walking)

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See US Naval Academy Map above and at this link: https://www.usna.edu/_files/documents/USNA_VisitorsMap23.png After entering Gate 1, golf carts will be available to transport guests to the Chapel. If you prefer a ~12 minute walk, after entering Gate 1, continue straight on Cooper Road, past "Bill the Goat" statue until you reach the intersection of Cooper Road and Porter Road. Turn left onto Porter Road and continue for approx 500 ft to Buchanan Road. Turn right onto Buchanan Road and continue for 250 ft. Turn left onto Blake Road, at the Submarine monument, and the Chapel will be on your left.

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What time should I arrive?

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Seating for our ceremony will begin at 3:30 PM, with the ceremony starting promptly at 4PM. We highly recommend arriving to Gate 1 by 3PM to allow time to get through security and walk to the Chapel. **Gate 1 address: 65 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402**

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Dress Code

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The dress code is black tie optional. Ladies are encouraged to wear a mid to floor length dress and for the guys a tuxedo or dark suit and tie.

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Are kids welcome?

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Our wedding is adults only! We're sure you spend lots of time with your kid(s), so we hope you can sneak away from them for a few hours to party with us!

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Can I bring a date?

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Due to limited capacity at our venue, we kindly request that guests only bring a date if it has been indicated on your invitation. We appreciate your understanding, and can't wait to share this joyful occasion with you... We're glad you found someone though.