The wedding is semi-formal, so we hope this will be a fun excuse for you to wear your favorite cocktail attire! Both the ceremony and reception will be indoors, however the outdoor patio and lawn will be open to guests at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club.
Seating begins promptly at 2:30pm at the Naval Academy Chapel and doors close at 3pm. We will be providing bus transportation from the Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club to the ceremony which will leave at 1:30pm for the Naval Academy. Please be sure to bring a valid government issued photo ID with you on the bus!
The Naval Academy is a military installation so there is limited access to those with with DOD credentials. Civilians are able to walk on to base however, we have arranged shuttles to and from a central parking garage in downtown Annapolis for the ceremony. Please bring a valid government issued photo ID with you. More details coming soon! If you would like more information on handicap accessibility, please send your questions over to Becca!
You are able to walk in but be sure to leave plenty of time to do so! You may walk on base through the Visitor Access Center at Gate 1 on Randall St. and Prince George St in downtown Annapolis. Visitors under the age of 21 who do not have a valid picture ID must be escorted by an adult.
You must present a Real ID or government issued photo ID to present to the gate guards upon entering the Yard-even if you are taking our shuttles for entry. Use this URL to check if your state is Real ID compliant: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id If you don't have a Real ID, you will need to bring a 2nd form of government-issued photo ID (i.e. passport, passport card, etc.)
There will be busses leaving from the Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club at 1:30p to take all guests over to the Naval Academy Yard. You can leave your car at the Bay Club during this time as the busses will bring you back after the ceremony. Please bring a valid ID with you. Address for the Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club: 180 Pier 1 Road Stevensville, MD 21666 Bus 1: Last Names A-G Bus 2: Last Names H-Z
Yes, there is complimentary parking at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club for the reception. Please look for signs directing you to the Beach House Ballroom- there is a parking lot right in front of it. If you are staying at the Inn, there are shuttles from the hotel to the Beach House Ballroom running all night so you can leave your car up by the Inn!
Yes! There are shuttles that run all night long from the hotel to the Beach House Ballroom where the reception will be held. There is parking by both the main hotel and the venue. If you prefer to walk- it is about a .4 miles from the Inn to the Beach House Ballroom venue on the property.