FAQs

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COVID-19 Latest News and Things to Know

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Our wedding is still on track and will happen as planed Saturday 4, September 2021. We want everyone (family & friends) to stay safe and healthy during this time so we understand if you want be able to attend due to COVID. Our venue for the wedding and reception will follow all necessary precautions as mandated by Washington D.C. As of August 2021 everyone, regardless of vaccination status, is required to wear a mask when entering a business or at a restaurant unless seated and eating. We highly recommend you bring a mask (we will do our best to provide some). In Virginia (pending the restaurant or business guidelines, you do not need to wear a mask if vaccinated). We hope to see you soon and can't wait to celebrate in September!

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Will there be a hotel room block and discount code?

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Yes! However the time to utilize that code has now ended (July 30) so guests will have to contact the hotel through the usual means.

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Parking at Gonzaga High School and St. Aloysius

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Please note that Eye Street is not a through street off North Capitol—you can only enter Gonzaga’s campus from 1st Street, NW, between H and K Streets. When you pull onto campus, you’ll see a traffic circle and a gated entrance. Continue around the circle and follow signs to the underground parking garage. For a more detailed map go here: https://www.gonzaga.org/about/directions-and-map

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! Please drink responsibly and if you are feeling adventurous (and actually reading this page) try asking for an Indy "Go Fetch" or a Brooklyn "With Catnip" *wink wink

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Are childresn invited to the ceremony and reception?

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As of this moment yes! However, we haven't heard of any kids coming and currently have not received of any requests for kid-friendly meals for our caterer so we are assuming as of this moment both events are adult-only. Please contact us if you have any further questions in regards to kids!

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What about special dietary needs?

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Purple Onion will provide an amazing buffet for all to enjoy, however, if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies PLEASE let us know by August 30, 2021 so we may inform them.

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Weather in D.C.

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During early September expect daytime temperatures to be in the mid-80s F. It is typically warm, humid, and a little damp (rainy) so please bring an umbrella just in case.

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After the Ceremony at St. Aloysius?

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After the ceremony, the bridal party will be taking pictures in the church for a few minutes with immediate family. We kindly request all guests to wait outside for our exit (bubbles!) before departing to St. Francis Hall to be a part of our photos and to help provide bubbles!

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Registery of Gifts?

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Yes! Please see the link on our website if you wish to send us a gift. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions or wish to support us in another manner!

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Can I take pictures of the wedding?

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We will have an amazing photographer during the ceremony at St. Aloysius so we kindly request that cell phones remain off during the event.

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Is there anything going on Thursday evening?

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Yes! The wedding party will be at the rehearsal dinner Friday evening, after which we may go to The Dubliner for a late-night drink and gathering around 8pm if anyone is interested! There will not be anything reserved however, so it may become crowded.