Yes, there will be transportation provided. Since all of the recommended hotels are within a one block radius, the bus will stop by each hotel to pick everybody up.

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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There is no dress code because, even though the wedding is occurring in the fall, the both of us love bright colors! (I.e yellow)

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Where are the ceremony and reception taking place?Where are the ceremony and reception taking place?

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The ceremony is taking place at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament around mid morning. The reception is taking place at Glen Echo Park around 6:00 PM. Yes, the busses will be transporting everyone back to their hotel after the wedding.

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What happens after the wedding ceremony?What happens after the wedding ceremony?

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We are encouraging everyone to stay around after the ceremony for pictures, throwing the bouquet, and small snacks/drinks. The bus will return back to the hotel roughly 30 minutes after the ceremony.

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What will the weather be like?What will the weather be like?

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No one can predict what the DC weather will be like. We’re hoping the weather will be in the 40s, if not 50s.

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Will any of the events be indoors or outdoors?Will any of the events be indoors or outdoors?

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All events will be held indoors!

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Am I invited to the rehearsal dinner?Am I invited to the rehearsal dinner?

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Due to the space limitations of our venue, we unfortunately have to limit the rehearsal dinner guest list to those who will be playing a role in the ceremony. We apologize in advance to those who are not included.

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How can I get to the wedding venue?How can I get to the wedding venue?

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There will be a bus picking people up from the recommended hotel hotels in Bethesda an hour before the ceremony begins.

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What time should I arrive to the wedding ceremony if I am not taking the bus?What time should I arrive to the wedding ceremony if I am not taking the bus?

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We ask everyone to arrive at Blessed Sacrament 45 minutes before the ceremony begins. The buses will be arriving roughly 45 minutes beforehand.

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Where should guests park for each event? Is parking free?Where should guests park for each event? Is parking free?

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Welcome Ceremony: Rehearsal Dinner: There is a parking lot behind the restaurant for free. Ceremony: Thankfully, there is free parking on the street outside of the church. Reception: There is a parking lot at Glen Echo Park for free.

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Are kids welcome?Are kids welcome?

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ABSOLUTELY!!!

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Can I bring a plus one?Can I bring a plus one?

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We have tried our hardest to include all plus ones in the wedding invitations. If we have missed your plus one, please contact us.

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Do you have a hotel block for guest? Where do you recommend I stay?Do you have a hotel block for guest? Where do you recommend I stay?

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We have requested a hotel block at the Hyatt Regency: 7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657 - 1234 However, if you prefer to stay at a different hotel, we have three other recommendations. All of the hotels are within a one block radius. AC Hotel: 4646 Montgomery Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 656 - 2260 Residency Inn by Marriott Regency: 7335 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815 (301) 718 - 0200 Hilton Garden Inn: 7301 Waverley St., Betheada, MD 20815 (301) 654 - 8111

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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair access accessible?Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair access accessible?

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Yes, all locations are wheelchair accessible.

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Will dinner be served at the reception? What kind of food will be served?Will dinner be served at the reception? What kind of food will be served?

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Yes, dinner and drinks will be served at our reception. Everything will be made dairy-free. In addition, there will be a gluten-free section, vegan section, and a vegetarian section. In order to bring both of our cultures together, we will be having a buffet style, with a section with Russian food, Scottish food, Japanese food, Australian food, and Swedish food.

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Will there be a vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free option?Will there be a vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free option?

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Yes, there will be a vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options! All of the meals will be made dairy free.

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Should I bring a gift to the wedding reception?Should I bring a gift to the wedding reception?

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Since many of you are traveling for out of town, in order to leave room open in your suitcase, we encourage anyone who would like to give us a gift outside of our registry to mail it to the address below. However, separate gifts outside of the registry are not required! However, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sending us a gift! 4450 South Park Ave, Apt. 1504 Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Do you have any recommendations for places to eat and shop?Do you have any recommendations for places to eat and shop?

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Bethesda Row offers a wide variety of restaurants and shops! This location is only a quarter mile away from the hotels!

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I still have a question. What is the best way to contact you?I still have a question. What is the best way to contact you?

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If you have any questions two weeks before the wedding, please feel free to send either Megan or Yuri a message. Megan: (703) 424 - 0134 Yuri: (202) 558 - 8197 Email: theblainewilsons@gmail.com If you have any questions within two weeks of the wedding, please contact Megan for the contact information for the maid of honor and/or the best man.

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