Louis Loftus
Rachel Miller
Louis Loftus
Rachel Miller
May 25, 2025
Schedule
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Welcome Event
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
900 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Come mix and mingle! The groom’s family is graciously hosting a Welcome Party, and you’re invited! Attire is dressy casual.
Drinks and canapés will be served. For guests who arrive without having eaten dinner, some more-substantial food options will also be provided! IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION: The restaurant does not have a parking lot or valet parking. We recommend you park at the 24 hour garage located at 1990 K St NW (Atlantic Parking). It is located on the restaurant's square of buildings, less than 200 feet from the restaurant's building's entrance. Do NOT park at the lots directly to the left of the restaurant's building; they close the gates at 7 pm.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Wedding
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 pm and last approximately half an hour. Immediately following the ceremony there will be a cocktail hour on the third floor, and guests will have an opportunity to explore the museum. Dinner and dancing will follow.
Travel
Hotel
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
We’ve reserved a block of 20 rooms at a discounted rate for Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th night. PLEASE use the link below to book your room under our group block in order to secure the discounted rate. The last day to reserve rooms in this block is April 25, 2025, so please plan accordingly! ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The hotel is conveniently located just one block (a 3-minute walk) from the Museum. The group rate is $199 per night, plus a $25 destination fee and tax (totaling approximately $259.73 per night). The destination fee includes: -$25 daily food and beverage credit -Monuments by Moonlight tour for 2 guests -Hop On-Hop Off Old Town Trolley tour for 2 guests
Hotel
Grand Hyatt Washington
We’ve reserved a block of 20 rooms at a discounted rate for Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th night. PLEASE use the link below to book your room under our group block in order to secure the discounted rate. The last day to reserve rooms in this block is April 26, 2025, so please plan accordingly! ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The hotel is approximately two and a half blocks (4 minute walk) from the Museum. The rate for these rooms is $249 per night for a single or double, $274 for a triple, and $299 for a quad, plus a $20 per night destination fee, and tax. The total cost for double room should be about $311.91 per night.
Hotel
Hyatt Centric Arlington
We've reserved a block of 15 rooms at a discounted rate for Friday, May 23rd, Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th night. PLEASE use the link below to book your room under our group block in order to secure the discounted rate. The last day to reserve rooms in this block is May 2, 2025, so please plan accordingly! ADDITIONAL DETAILS This hotel is conveniently located right next to the Rosslyn Metro stop. Any of the trains there (Blue, Orange, or Silver lines) will take you to Metro Center, which is near the wedding venue. The room rate will be $189, plus tax, which should total about $215.93 per night for a single or double room.
Hotel
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
We've reserved a variety of room types and suites at a discounted rate for Friday, May 23rd, Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th night. PLEASE use the link below to book your room under our group block in order to secure the discounted rate. Alternatively, you can call the hotel and tell them you are reserving a room for the Miller/Loftus wedding. The last day to reserve rooms in this block is April 23, 2025, so please plan accordingly! ADDITIONAL DETAILS This hotel is 3 blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro and 1.3 miles from the wedding venue. It offers a free morning coffee service and has a “Local Farm to Fork” restaurant, Jardenea, that serves breakfast and dinner, as well as a cocktail lounge with a happy hour. There are a couple of cafes within two blocks of the hotel. The room rate for a king or double is $239/night (this figure includes a $29/night historic preservation fee), plus taxes and any additional fees.
Travel Note
OTHER HOTELS
In addition to the reserved room blocks, you are welcome to stay at other local hotels. You may be able to find very reasonable rates either on the hotel website or through Trivago, booking.com, Expedia, etc. Two hotels you may want to consider are: --Sonder Georgetown C&O, 1111 30th Street NW, Washington DC --Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area, 2201 M Street NW, Washington DC
Train
METRO
The Washington, D.C. Metro system is a relatively clean, safe, reliable, and inexpensive way to get around the city. The closest Metro stations to the museum are Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver lines) or Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green, and Yellow lines). For guests staying at the Hyatt Centric in Arlington, any of the trains at the Rosslyn station (Blue, Orange, or Silver) will take you to Metro Center. Visit www.wmata.com for detailed maps, schedules, and the latest updates.
Travel Note
PARKING
Since metered street parking is minimal, you may wish to reserve your parking with SpotHero, www.spothero.com, if you plan to arrive by car. Using this site (or app), visitors to the museum can purchase guaranteed parking at nearby parking garages. Once purchased, present your purchase confirmation at the selected parking garage location (this serves as your payment). Parking is guaranteed even if the location is otherwise filled. Also, The Grand Hyatt Hotel has an attached 24/7 self-park public garage, at 1001 G St. NW, Washington, DC. The garage entrance is located on the right side of 10th St NW, between H St. NW and G St NW. Look for “PARK” above the entrance. Rates: Up to 1 Hour $12 1-4 Hours $19 4-10 Hours $22 10-24 Hours $47 Early Bird $17: Mon-Fri, in between 5:30 AM and 8:30 AM, out before 5 PM, subject to change day-to-day basis. Evening Pre-Paid Rate $20: In after 5:00PM, out before 3:00AM. Payment by Credit Card only. Rates are subject to change. Posted Rates at location take precedence over online rates.
Registry
Things To Do
The White House
Just a few blocks to the west of the wedding venue.
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is a ten-minute walk to the east of the wedding venue. The "America's Presidents" exhibition, which includes paintings, sculpture, photographs, caricatures, video, and time-based media, is a must-see. Located in one of Washington's oldest buildings, the National Portrait Gallery is also among the nation's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. You will love the magnificent glass-ceiling courtyard!
National Mall, Washington D.C.
The Mall, with the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, and many museums, can be reached by a 14-minute walk heading south from the wedding venue. The Mall stretches over 2 miles from the Lincoln Memorial on the west end to the U.S. Capitol on the east end.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The Natural History Museum is one of many wonderful, free museums on the Mall. Others include the National Gallery of Art, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (timed pass required), the National Museum of American History, Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, National Museum of the American Indian, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and so much more!
FAQs
Question
Is there a dress code?
Answer
Yes, it is formal.
Question
OK, but what does "formal" mean?
Answer
For men, a formal dark suit with dress shirt and tie. Women may wear a floor-length gown, a fancy cocktail dress, or a dressy pantsuit.
Question
Where is the ceremony?
Answer
The ceremony will be held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts Address: 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC For more information about the museum, visit https://nmwa.org/visit/plan-your-visit/
Question
Where is the reception?
Answer
The reception will also be held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Question
What time does the wedding start?
Answer
The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 pm and will last approximately half an hour. It will be followed by a cocktail hour, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, during which guests may explore the third floor museum gallery. Guests will then be seated for dinner, followed by dancing!
Question
Will there be time to tour the museum?
Answer
Yes. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the museum after the ceremony and before dinner.
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