FAQs

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When are you getting married?

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Saturday, September 21, 2019.

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Where are you getting married?

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We are getting married at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in downtown Washington, DC. Located two blocks from the White House, the “Residence of the Presidents” has over 200 years of history. For more information about our wedding venue, scroll down to the bottom of the Home page of our website.

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What is the RSVP deadline?

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August 15, 2019. Please use the RSVP form on this website. If you need to make a change after submitting, please submit an updated response through the website or email jasonkarawed@gmail.com.

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Where should I stay?

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Our room blocks are now expired, but if you need accommodation recommendations, let us know what you're looking for and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction. There are hundreds of options in the Washington, DC area, including several within walking distance.

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What time should I plan to arrive at the wedding?

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The string quartet will start playing some of our favorite movie theme songs at 5:00 p.m. so we encourage you to arrive early and enjoy the concert! Guests should be seated no later than 5:20 p.m. as the ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Please allow plenty of extra time for parking, traffic, and transit delays.

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How do I get there?

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The address of the Willard InterContinental is 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20004. The main entrance is on the south side of the hotel and hotel staff will be in the lobby to guide you to the Crystal Room. We recommend taking public transportation, rideshare (Lyft/Uber) or taxi services, or walking to the Willard from a nearby hotel. The closest Metrorail station is Metro Center on the red, orange, blue, and silver lines. From Metro Center, take the 12th & F Sts exit up to street level and continue straight ahead (west) two blocks to 14th & F. Cross 14th St, turn left, and walk one block. Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Willard's main entrance will be ahead on your right. If you are driving, valet parking is available at the hotel at no charge to our guests for the duration of the event. Information about area airports is on the Travel and Room Blocks page of our website.

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What shall I wear?

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The dress code for our wedding is black tie optional. Suggested attire for men: Tuxedo or dark suit and tie. Suggested attire for women: Long evening gown, cocktail dress, LBD, sparkly separates, or formal jumpsuit. (Note: The bridesmaids will be wearing dark green and champagne dresses.)

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Will we be outside?

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The ceremony and reception are indoors in the Crystal Room. The cocktail hour will be held in the Courtyard (outdoors) and the adjacent Breezeway (indoors). In the event of rain, the bar will be moved inside to the Breezeway.

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What will the weather be like?

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Late summer in Washington, DC is generally warm and pleasant but sometimes a bit muggy or rainy. Here is weather information from the afternoon and evening of September 21 for the past five years: September 21, 2018: Hi 79, Lo 72, overcast with clouds scattering after 6 p.m., humidity 74-84%. September 21, 2017: Hi 87, Lo 76, scattered clouds becoming heavier in the late evening, humidity 46-88%. September 21, 2016: Hi 82, Lo 75, partly cloudy to overcast, humidity 60-79%. September 21, 2015: Hi 70, Lo 63, light rain and cloudy, humidity 59-90%. September 21, 2014: Hi 85, Lo 79, partly sunny becoming cloudier in the evening, humidity 42-58%.

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What will there be to eat at the wedding?

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A selection of hors d’oeuvres will be served during the cocktail hour. The dinner menu comprises Caesar salad, assorted dinner rolls, a chicken entree (oven roasted chicken breast in natural jus, Yukon Gold potatoes, glazed carrots, asparagus, and oven roasted tomato), and wedding cake. Dietary restrictions and allergies will be accommodated; please note them on your RSVP form.

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What will there be to drink at the wedding?

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We will have an open bar throughout the cocktail hour and reception that includes wine, beer, hard cider, spirits, sodas, and waters. In addition to the bar, there will be passed sparkling wine and sparkling water during the cocktail hour, a sparkling wine toast with dinner, and tableside coffee and tea service with the cake. We will not have tableside wine service, but the bar will remain open during dinner and dancing.

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Can I bring my children?

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Yes, your children are very welcome at both the ceremony and reception. Just make sure to include their names and ages on the RSVP form and indicate whether they are attending the ceremony, reception, or both so we get the seat count right.

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When are you having your own children?

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Not until after the wedding.

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Are you keeping your name?

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Kara will change her last name to Kinikin after the wedding. Jason will keep his name.

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Where are you registered?

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Please see the Registry page of our website.

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Where are you going on your honeymoon?

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We are traveling around the world to multiple destinations including Los Angeles, Hong Kong/Macau, the Maldives, Istanbul, Kenya, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels.

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I have another question. How can I contact you?

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Please email us at jasonkarawed@gmail.com.