FAQs
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What should I wear?
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Our wedding dress code is cocktail attire (midi or ankle length dresses/jumpsuits, or suits/blazers with optional ties). The ceremony will take place outside on the beach, so bring layers and wear shoes that you can walk on in the sand. Cocktail hour will be outside on the lawn, followed by dinner and toasts inside. Our band and dance floor will be outside under the covered patio. Please check out the Schedule section of our website if you have questions about attire for the pre-wedding events earlier in the weekend.
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Where should I stay?
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We have three different hotel room blocks for out of town guests. Please check out the Travel & Stay section of our website for all hotel block links and travel information.
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Is transportation provided to the wedding venue?
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Yes, we will have shuttles to transport guests to and from the hotels in our wedding block. More details to come. If you booked a different hotel or Vrbo/Airbnb in Annapolis, Lyfts and Ubers are available in the area. If you'd like to drive yourself to the venue, Chesapeake Bay Foundation has a total of 125 parking spaces available. Cars may be left overnight but must be picked up the following morning.
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Should I rent a car?
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Unless you plan on exploring the greater DC/Maryland/Virginia area, you likely won't need a car. We will provide shuttles between our hotel room blocks and the wedding venue, and there are ride shares (Lyft and Uber) available in the Annapolis area. Here is information about the 9 bus routes in the area: https://www.aacounty.org/transportation/transit/routes-service-hours There is also a free shuttle service between BWI Airport and the Annapolis Mall: https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/transit/anne-arundel-county-bwi-express/
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies when you RSVP so that we can assure your needs are accommodated. The cocktail hour and reception will have both seafood and vegan options.
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Is the wedding venue wheel chair accessible?
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Yes, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is completely ADA accessible. The building includes elevators, ramps, and double doors.
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Can I bring a date?
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Please check your invite for your plus one! Due to the size of our guest list and venue capacity, we don't have space to offer everyone a plus one.
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Can I take photos during the wedding?
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Please silence and stow away your cell phones and refrain from taking photos during the ceremony. We have a fantastic photographer for the ceremony so that you can enjoy the moment screen-free. After the ceremony, please feel free to take photos during the cocktail hour and the reception.
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Can I arrive and depart the wedding venue by boat?
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If you are serious, yes you actually can do that. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has a 125-foot dock, and the boat utilized must have no more than a 2-foot draw.
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What is the Chesapeake Bay Foundation?
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Founded in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay. Through education, advocacy, and leadership—all backed by science, research, and lived experiences—CBF continues to fight for clean water, clean air, and healthy communities. Learn more at: https://www.cbf.org/