Hopefully you've done this already! If you haven't RSVP'ed (or need to update your RSVP), please contact us directly.
Your invitation and RSVP card has specified who is invited to the event, including possible guests. If you are unsure whether a guest is welcome to attend, you may feel free to check with us directly.
We are registered through four sites: Zola, Wayfair, Crate & Barrel, and Amazon. All these registries are visible through the Registry section on our wedding website!
Yes! All guests are welcome to join us at the Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon at 8pm on the evening before the wedding. More information is available through the Friday Welcome tab on our wedding website.
The ceremony starts at 3:30pm on Saturday. Please arrive sometime between 3:00-3:15pm to ensure you have enough time to grab a drink and a seat.
The best way to navigate to the venue is through a map service (Google Maps, Waze, etc). When you approach the venue on Clarkes Gap Road, slow down to spot the entrance, which can be easy to miss. There will be a small sign as well as a blue mailbox at the venue driveway to help direct you.
When you pull into the venue, you will be directed to park in a grassy area that is down-hill from the venue. It’s then a short walk up a big hill to get to the ceremony.
Yes. If you would prefer not to climb the big hill from the parking area, let the venue host know when you arrive. You will be able to pull forward and drop off any passengers from the vehicle curbside before returning to park.
Yes. There will be a scheduled shuttle available for transit between the venue and the wedding hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon). The shuttle will depart from the hotel to the venue at 2:15 PM and pick up guests from the venue to return to the hotel at 9:45 PM. Please note that the shuttle is not a continuous service. Additionally, there will not be any transportation provided to any other destination besides the wedding hotel.
Yes. The entire event, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will take place outdoors in various areas around the venue. This includes several sheltered areas such as the reception tent and the partially-open carriage house, but no spaces that are fully enclosed.
The majority of the event, including the ceremony and reception, will take place on grassy areas which may be uneven. Please plan your footwear accordingly. If in doubt, try to choose function over fashion. We want you to be able to enjoy yourself while at the wedding.
As mentioned, the entire event, including into the evening hours, will be taking place outdoors during mid-October. As such, it’s important to dress warmly!! This means bringing one more layer than you think you will need. And remember, function over fashion!
In addition to dressing warmly for the event, there will be warm beverages available and a bonfire that is lit after sundown. Please note that there will not be any space heaters.
Hopefully we experience good weather on the day of the ceremony! In the instance of a temporary rain or other form of weather, we may adjust the timing of the day’s events (ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception) in order to avoid the poor weather. If the weather is more serious, we may relocate the ceremony within the venue to the covered area in the carriage house.
During the cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres and other light fare will be available. During the reception, dinner will be served buffet style, with vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options available. If you have another dietary restriction besides those listed, please let us know by September 30th.
A bar selection of beer, wine, hard seltzer, and a signature fall beverage will be available during the cocktail hour and reception, with a last call at 9pm. Please note that most common forms of public transportation such as rideshare are not available within the radius of the venue. Please ensure that you have a safe means of transportation at the end of the event.
The full reception will continue until around 10pm, including a sparkler send-off for the married couple before that time.