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Melvin Darden

and

Lajuanda Lightfoot

Melvin Darden

and

Lajuanda Lightfoot

November 2, 2024

Baltimore, MD
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Schedule

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Wedding

3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The Gala Center 1700 Hill Drive
Windsor Mill, MD 21244

Travel

Hotel block option for our out of town guest

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport

890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
 410-859-8400

This is the Hosted hotel for our Wedding. The location is approx 17 min away from Ceremony location. Please book all rooms no later than Oct 18th to receive our special rate. Please copy the link below. This will take you directly to our booking page with the discount code already applied. https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=BWIBADT&arrivalDate=2024-11-01&departureDate=2024-11-03&groupCode=CDT500&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink If you choose to call or place a reservation online yourself. Please don't forget to use Discount Code 500. This code will give you our discounted rate

Discount Code - 500

Hotel

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City

777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
 888-516-2215

If anyone would like to join us, We will be heading to Atlantic City (Nov 3rd-6). We only have 15 rooms reserved at our special Rate $59 with a $29 resort fee at ( HARRAH'S HOTEL CASINO) if more rooms are needed please let me know. CALL-INS Room Reservations - 888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST (7 days a week) Group name: Darden Wedding Party Group code: SHDAR4 ***All callers will be asked for this code but can also book by saying ** Darden Wedding Party **

Discount Code - SHDAR4

Registry

We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!

Wedding Party

Wedding party coming soon!

Visuals to come...

Things To Do

Arundel Mills mall

7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076

Inner Harbor

Baltimore, MD

Mall in Columbia - North Lot

10101 Governor Warfield Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044

Georgetown Waterfront Park

3303 Water Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino

101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Washington Monument

2 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20024

Adams Morgan

Washington, DC

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore

1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

FAQs

Question

Can I Bring a Guest?

Answer

We unfortunately cannot accommodate any additional guests, Due to limited capacity we can only allow people named on your invitation

Question

What is the Dress Code?

Answer

We would love to see our family and friends get dressed up with us! We are requesting a semi formal ( cocktail attire) dress code for our wedding!. *Please No White clothing.

Question

Are Children Allowed To Attend?

Answer

Although we adore your children , we have decided to.. The only exception are those in our wedding party. We encourage parents to use this as a fun date night out!

Question

Can We Take Photos Or Videos On Our Phones?

Answer

This event will be an unplugged ceremony. We respectfully ask that all guest keep their phones and cameras away for the ceremony . We invite all our guests to be fully present with us during the intimate time of beginning our life together ! We have hired an amazing photographer to capture the ceremony and we cannot wait to share those photos with you . Please take all the photos and videos during the cocktail hour and the reception

Question

Will the Wedding be Inside?

Answer

Yes, the wedding and reception will be in one location .

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When Should I RSVP?

Answer

If you are able to RSVP when you receive your invitation this is great and extremely helpful. We ask that you kindly reply before August 15th. Any RSVPs received after this date. will be marked as "NO" and you will be missed! We hope you understand .

Question

What Time Should I Arrive To The Ceremony?

Answer

We recommend you arrive at least 20-30 minutes before our 3pm Ceremony start time. This will give us enough time to be right on schedule. If you arrive after the started time, you will be asked to wait until the ceremony is finished and then join us at the reception.

Question

Will There Be Alcohol Served?

Answer

Yes, The drinks are on us and the hangover is on you, but we ask that you tip our waitstaff.

Question

Cant Find Your RSVP?

Answer

Don't take it personal ! The bride and groom both come from large families and are unable to invite everyone. We love you all and hope you understand.

RSVP

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)
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