FAQs

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I'm coming from an airport. How do I get to the wedding venue?

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The closest station to the wedding venue will be the Metro Center, which is two blocks east and one block north. Metro Center station can be accessed by RED, BLUE, SILVER, and ORANGE train lines. Coming from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): BLUE line trains towards Downtown Largo or YELLOW line trains towards Convention Center. Note YELLOW line trains will need to transfer to RED, BLUE, SILVER, or ORANGE train lines for Metro Center. Coming from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): SILVER line trains towards Downtown Largo. Please note that metro transit will take roughly one and one-half hours from this airport. There are no restrooms or food available on the trains. Coming from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI): No immediate metro train access. The closest train station will be Greenbelt (GREEN line). You will have to take the BWI Express/B30 Metro Bus, which will take you directly to the station. Buses run 25 times each weekday, and 21 times on Saturdays and Sunday. Buses run every 40 minutes. Note GREEN line trains will need to transfer to RED, BLUE, SILVER, or ORANGE train lines for Metro Center.

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How should I dress?

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We ask that guests dress "smart casual" at a minimum. So please leave your blue jeans with holes and standard t-shirts at home. For men, button ups and dress pants are preferred. For ladies, short or long dresses or a blouse and slacks are preferred. Please make sure all shoes are clean and avoid any boots or industrial shoes. The weather can be a little unpredictable at the end of April. We recommend light weight clothing and bring a light jacket (cardigan for women and a blazer/suit jacket for men) in case there is a slight chill. Additionally, we recommend an umbrella in the event of rain.

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What colors are "off-limits" for the wedding?

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No champagne, solid white, or macabre black. If you wear white, then please have it as a secondary color or accent to florals or another print, but do not wear full white. Similarly with black we ask that you do not wear an all black outfit that looks like you are attending a funeral. We want it to be lively and fun!

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What is the weather like in DC in late April?

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The DC area can be unpredictable during this time of the year. Traditionally, this time of the year has mild weather with temperatures around 66-76F during the daytime. At nights, the weather can drop down to mid-50s. Rain can happen at any time, so please consider bringing a light jacket and/or umbrella in the event of any unexpected weather.

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When I arrive to the National Press Club (NPC) where do I go?

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Great question! When you arrive to the main entrance (doors on 14th Street), you will walk inside and immediately turn right. There will be several elevators straight ahead. When inside the elevator you will select the 13th floor. Upon exiting the elevator you will pass through security gates and make a right at the front desk. An usher will greet you at the main atrium to guide you to the ceremony area.

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Can I check out what all is on the floor of the venue?

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Yes, but with limitations. We kindly ask that guests do not enter the area sectioned off for the bridal party, but we strongly encourage all guests to check out all of the photos and images that line the halls of the venue. You may be surprised to see all of the faces that have spoken in the same room as the ceremony.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Unfortunately, unless your RSVP indicated a plus one, then we cannot allow for additional persons. Please let us know if you would like to be considered for a plus one, and we will see if we can accommodate the request closer to the date.

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Can I bring my children?

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We love children and we understand that it may be difficult to schedule a sitter at times. If you have children, then they should have been included on your RSVP. If not, then please let us know so we can correct that. We do kindly ask that if you bring children that they remain seated and quiet during the ceremony to allow for all guests to enjoy the celebration. Additionally, all children must be supervised by an adult during the cocktail hour and reception. We don't want your little one(s) to get lost.

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Can I bring my pet(s)?

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Unfortunately, we kindly ask that you leave rover or mittens at home during this event. The venue does not accommodate pets of any kind.

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Whose side do I sit on during the ceremony?

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Pick a seat not a side! We do kindly ask that the first 3 rows be reserved for immediate family and those participating in the wedding. Additionally, we ask that guests enter the rows from the outside to avoid stepping on the aisle runner.

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What should I do if I am running late?

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We understand that traffic can be a nightmare in the city. If you do happen to arrive after the ceremony has started, then we ask that you wait until the processional has completed before entering. Please remember to keep noises to a minimum to allow all guests to enjoy the celebration.

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Will there be food at the reception?

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Yes! There will be both food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available at the cocktail hour and reception. Light hors d'oeuvres will be passed during cocktail hour and a buffet-style meal will be provided for dinner during the reception. Do not forget to make your meal selection when you RSVP!

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Can I RSVP by mail or do I have to RSVP online?

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We have opted to have our RSVP managed here on Zola. You can navigate to the "RSVP" tab at the top of the page on desktops or on the side panel for mobile devices. There you will be able to input your responses for the wedding including reception food options and dietary restrictions. We want to ensure a smooth process for both us and you!

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What date should I RSVP by?

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Please be aware that RSVPs are due by March 16, 2024. This is to ensure that we have appropriate time to plan with our vendors all of the necessary items to allow you to have a wonderful time celebrating with us!

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My plus one or partner cannot attend after we already submitted the RSVP. What should I do?

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If your plus one or partner cannot attend for any reason, then you have two options. Option 1: Invite another friend or someone that is comfortable with attending our wedding. Update their food and beverage preference if desired. Option 2: Navigate back to your RSVP and change the response of your plus one or partner to "decline".

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Is there parking available near your wedding venue?

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Yes! There are several garage parking options available for a daily rate. All rates vary from season to season and year to year. We highly encourage everyone that is travelling to use a ride share option (Uber, Lyft, etc) or the WMATA mass transit systems (rails or buses). These options can be more cost efficient than parking at times. Plus we want to ensure all guests that plan to indulge in alcoholic beverages during the reception are able to safely return home.

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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Our wedding will be indoors. If you need to go outside for any reason, then please use the elevator and return to the ground floor.

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Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

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Most of our guests are from the surrounding area and will not need a hotel for the night. Therefore, we have opted out of a hotel block option for our wedding. If you are planning to stay in a hotel for our wedding, then you can check out the "Travel" tab to see a few hotel options available near the venue. These will vary in price as well as distance from the venue.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Guests will be provided a limited number of tickets for non-alcoholic beverages. Water, tea, and coffee will be provided for free during dinner. Those that opt to consume alcoholic beverages will be provided a separate limited set of beverage tickets to use for beer, wine, or liquor. Make sure you designate whether you will consume alcoholic beverages when filling out your RSVP! Once all tickets have been used, the bar will switch to a cash bar. The bar will only accept cash at that time, so please come prepared. Please note that all children will be given only non-alcoholic tickets and bartenders will check IDs of all guests that order an alcoholic beverage.

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Could you give me a link to your wedding registry?

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We have our registry through Zola. You can navigate to the "Registry" tab to see what items we have listed. Additional gifts can be provided the day of at the gift table, which will include a wedding card box. We greatly appreciate any gift that you are able to provide. Additionally, gifts can be mailed to our home address at: 1436 Meridian Pl NW Unit LL01 Washington, DC 20010

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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

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Upon arrival, there will be a designated table where gifts can be personally placed before entering the ceremony. Please let our ushers know if you would like assistance with your gift, and we thank you so much! If you are unable to attend, but would still like to send a gift, then you can mail all gifts to our home address at: 1436 Meridian Pl NW Unit LL01 Washington, DC 20010

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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The doors will open for guests starting at 2:30 PM. The ceremony will start promptly at 3:00 PM. If traveling into the city, please account for extra time to travel, park, and walk to the venue. If taking mass transit, then please consider checking times of trains and buses at www.wmata.com in advance. Any delays or route changes will be listed.

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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The reception will end at 9:00 PM. All guests are encouraged to join the happy couple at the front entrance of the National Press Club for a send off. Materials for the send off will be provided. Additionally, there will be an after party starting at 10:00 PM at Larry's Lounge. The venue will be a 10 minute drive, 25 minute metro/bus, or 30 minute walk from the National Press Club. The after party will end when the venue closes at 1:00 AM.

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Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

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We will have a cocktail hour in the same venue between the ceremony and reception. Light hors d'oeuvres will be available along with access to the ticketed bar.

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Could you suggest places to eat, drink and see while I am in town for your wedding?

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You can navigate to the "Things to Do" tab on our website to see a variety of places to consider visiting (both free and paid), highlight food spots, and other activities while in town for our wedding.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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Yes, but with limitations. We kindly ask no flash photography during the ceremony. Additionally, please remain seated during the ceremony. We understand that you want to get that iconic shot of the grooms, however, we will have a professional photographer running around at that time to catch those moments for you. We will have a photo station set up for guests to use during cocktail hour and the reception, so feel free to take as many photos as possible after the ceremony! Do not forget to share them with us to put on the website if you'd like!

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Can I post wedding photos on social media?

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Yes! Do not forget to tag us on your social media. We want to be able to share in those memories with you!

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Will you be live streaming your wedding?

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Unfortunately, no.

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What health and safety measures will be in place?

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We know the COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of strain on social norms and health standards. The National Press Club has ensured that they adhere to a rigorous cleanliness and hygiene standard. Masks are optional, however, if you do feel under the weather or are contagious, we do kindly ask that you wear a mask or avoid attending to prevent potential spread of illness. If you have any health concerns that we should be aware of, then please feel free to reach our to either Kyle or Derek to express your concerns and we will do our best to accommodate the need.

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Where will wedding updates be posted?

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All wedding updates will be posted on our website. If you have provided your email address upon completion of the RSVP, then you will receive email notices of any changes to the itinerary or meals.