FAQs

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How early should I arrive?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 PM. Seating will begin promptly at 2:30 PM. Guests are encouraged to be on "the Yard" (i.e., Naval Academy grounds) by 2:15 PM. May in Annapolis can be extremely busy.

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Do I need to bring my ID?

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YES. All guests must show an unexpired, government-issued, photo ID when entering the gate (or anywhere on Academy grounds). USNA makes no exceptions to this rule.

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What is the best way to get on to the Yard for wedding activities?

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Guests walking onto the Yard are encouraged to enter at Gate 3, which is the intersection of Maryland Ave. & Hanover St. Gate 3 is approximately 150 yards from the Chapel and 50 yards from the reception venue. Ubers, Lyfts, and taxis will only be able to deliver you to the gate. Ubers, Lyfts, and taxis cannot drive onto the Yard. If you plan to drive to downtown Annapolis and then walk, please plan ahead. Google "parking in Annapolis."

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Can I drive onto the Yard?

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You can only drive onto the Yard if you have a military ID. You may use Gate 1 or Gate 8. Passengers also must show an unexpired photo ID. Street parking is limited across the Yard, but adjacent to the club and about 150 yards to the Chapel is a new parking garage.

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The website says the meal choice is on site. What does that mean?

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The reception will not involve a seated dinner, but we like food, too, so you should have no problem finding something to get in your belly!

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Are children welcome at the wedding and reception?

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This was a tough decision for us to make, because we enjoy spending time around our younger relatives and friends’ kids. But it is an 18-and-over event. We had to choose between including all ages, or maximizing the number of our friends and family we could include in our big day. But it’s a great opportunity to let your kids live through you, seeing you post online how cool and fun you are! Speaking of online posting, did we mention our hashtag yet? It’s #StewieWeds! (exclamation point not included in hashtag)

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The dress code says, “formal.” What should I wear?

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Depending upon age and point of origin, the word “formal” can mean many a different thing. Rest assured you will fit in famously wearing anything from a suit/tie and cocktail dress to a tuxedo and formal gown. To give you an idea, even though Nick will be in uniform for restriction muster – I mean, the ceremony – he may change into something more comfortable when it comes time to loosen up.

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Am I able to RSVP for a plus one?

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Hey, everybody, Nick here. I’ll jump in on this one. Straight up, some of our guests can RSVP for a plus one, and some cannot. We knew from the beginning that choosing to have an actual wedding and reception, an event centered on us, would also involve tough decisions, and this was one of them. If you cannot RSVP for a plus one and want an explanation, please reach out. One month from the wedding, Lauren has a lot on her plate – especially since I am not home to help, so please contact me instead at 910.684.0010. Plus one situations aside, we want our guests to know that although we could not invite everyone we want to see on our wedding day, we look forward to seeing everyone we invited!

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Your registry is weird. I don’t see any toasters or china patterns. What’s that all about?

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Nick here again, everyone. Good question, thank you for asking! Lauren and I live in a small place, and our life plan is to keep it that way. It forces us to be intentional, not only about what we bring into the condo, but also about what we have to discard/donate/recycle/repurpose to make room for the new. On our website, we have created a "honey-fund" that includes experiences we hope to make a part of our journeys in the near future, as well as a few, select items we will use frequently. If not giving the bride and groom a “thing-in-a-box” seems out-to-lunch, we have also included a couple of our favorite charities to which we hope you will consider an impactful (and tax deductible! IRS. Boo.) gift instead.