FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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May 17, 2025

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Are you registered? Where?

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The registry can be found on this website.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.

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Is there a dress code?

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Thank you for asking and the dress code is cocktail attire. If you have questions about what that means, like we did, this should help! https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/what-to-wear-to-a-wedding

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Can I bring a date?

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In order to keep this special event as intimate as possible, our wedding is limited to those listed on the invitation (21 and older).

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Are kids welcome?

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In order to keep this special event as intimate as possible, our wedding is limited to those listed on the invitation (21 and older).

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Please refer to the "Travel" tab for hotel information.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Free parking is available at both the ceremony and reception locations.

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What are the guidelines for reception of Holy Communion in the Catholic Church

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FOR CATHOLICS As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (canon 916). FOR OUR FELLOW CHRISTIANS We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon 844 §4). Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of Communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844 §3). FOR THOSE NOT RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. FOR NON-CHRISTIANS We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family.

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What is there to do in the area between the conclusion of the ceremony and the start of cocktail hour at 5pm?

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We highly recommend visiting the “Things to Do” section of this website for suggestions for locations to grab a coffee, snacks and/cocktail , or shopping. Those from out of town may consider checking into their hotel.

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Is there an after party?

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Guests are encouraged to hop over to Bar Louie at One Loudoun. There will be a DJ and only over 21 will be admitted after 9pm with a valid ID. https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89b639591424a211:0x921f11169b6eb47c?entry=s&sa=X&ved=1t:8290&hl=en-us&ictx=111