Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 4:00 pm - Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 12:00 am
If you are planning on utilizing one of the shuttle buses to get to and from the wedding ceremony, please note the following departure times and make sure that you are ready to board at least 5-10 minutes prior outside of the Staybridge Suites in Columbia. Bus captains have been assigned to make sure that things run smoothly, and will serve as your day-of contact about the shuttle. If you miss a shuttle, you may drive yourself to the Maryland Zoo and park in the lot at the Mansion House. Shuttle 1: 4:00pm departure Bus Captain: Carol (240-539-1100) Shuttle 2: 4:15pm departure Bus Captain: Adrienne (301-742-1308) Shuttle 3: 4:30pm departure Bus Captain: Michelle (443-764-9920); please try to reserve this shuttle for guests checking in on Saturday Shuttles will bring people back to the hotel right after dessert (around 9:30pm), after a little dancing (around 10:30pm), and at the end of the night (at 11:45pm). Listen to the announcements from the DJ if you want to catch a ride back.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Penguin Coast is a short walk down the hill from the Mansion House. Please use that main address and look for the Zoo Personnel that will admit you to the back entrance at the Pelican Gate and guide you to our ceremony site and, more importantly, the penguins!
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 6:00 pm - Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 12:00 am
A cocktail hour with ambassador animals will take place immediately after the ceremony and be followed by dinner and dancing! Please let us know if we can expect you.