Questions and Answers about Your Invitation

By now, we have received a few questions about the wedding and invitations. We hope that this Q&A list may be helpful to you in planning your participation.

Question: What should I wear?
Answer: This occasion is semi-formal, which is black tie. Our wedding party will be in gowns, cocktail dresses, and tuxedos. For guests, black tie is optional, so please feel free to wear a nice dress, pantsuit, or suit and tie. If you do already have a tuxedo, rock it!

Question: My RSVP card says "...reserved 2 seats..." but I am a family of 4 people. Can I bring extra guests?
Answer: We ask that you kindly respect the number of guests designated on your response card. Our ceremony and reception area are very intimate and small. Unfortunately, this means that we can only comfortably accommodate a certain number of guests. As much as we'd like to welcome more, the hotel will only seat those who were formally invited.

Question: What does "Adult Reception" mean?
Answer: Our wedding ceremony and related activities are planned for a set number of adults. For the enjoyment of all guests, we ask that you make alternative arrangements for your little ones. We recognize that some of you may be unable to leave your small children at home. In that case, please contact us for reputable babysitters in the Washington, DC area.

Question: What entrees are you serving? I see pictures, but that could mean anything!
Answer: We are serving beef, a cornish hen and striped bass combination, and a vegetarian entree. This is not 100% set in stone, as we have been attending to a number of other wedding planning activities. We will post an update on the menu as soon as we have finalized it. If you have seafood allergies and would prefer the cornish hen without fish, please let us know.