We require all guests to be fully vaccinated as well as boostered if it has been more than 6 months since their 2nd shot (or only shot for J&J). A negative COVID test is also encouraged, but we understand it is not always accessible. If you test positive for COVID or have symptoms with a pending test result within 10 days of the wedding date, please stay home. We will have young children who are unable to be vaccinated and immunocompromised guests present and refuse to put them at additional risk. Plan your flight and hotel details accordingly to ensure you can get refunds just in case.
The dress code is semi-formal. Suits and dresses are ideal.
Virginia in April can be very unpredictable. Jackets and light outer layers are recommended.
The ceremony will be outdoors at our venue (Sequoia DC) and will transition to an indoor reception. The ceremony can be moved indoors in inclement weather.
We are having a short secular ceremony on Sunday at our venue that will be followed by a cocktail hour and reception. The Catholic ceremony will take place on Monday at St. James Catholic Church. We understand a weekday ceremony is not ideal, so please do not feel pressured to attend both days if your schedule does not align.
We have reserved a hotel block at Hilton Garden Inn in Falls Church for April 22 - April 25, 2022. It is about two blocks from our apartment with plenty of good food within a 10 minute walk. Use our discount code: NGUDAO. There are also plenty of other accommodations in the greater Northern Virginia and DC area.
Our email is ekdao@outlook.com and Elaine can be reached at (206)304-6874 and Kevin at (206)355-5231.