Our wedding dress code is cocktail attire. We want everyone to be comfortable; please don't overthink it! For anyone that loves guidelines (like Courtney), check out Brides.com's description of cocktail attire here: https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained.
If you're staying in Downtown Annapolis, our venues are within walking and/or rideshare distance. In addition, we will have a shuttle that will be departing from Annapolis Waterfront Hotel at 2:40, 3:00, and 3:20pm to St. Andrews Chapel. The shuttle will also be available to take guests to dinner after the ceremony.
Although it is a military facility, the Naval Academy is a tourist destination and all you need to access the Yard is a government issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID). However, the gate guards will also be provided with our guest list to minimize your exposure to security protocols and searches. If you plan on taking a rideshare service, it is best to take your ride to Gate 1 and walk onto the Yard. Visit https://www.usna.edu/_files/documents/USNA_VisitorsMap23.png for a map of the Naval Academy.
The ceremony will start promptly at 4pm so we are asking that guests arrive at 3:30pm to ensure that everyone has enough time to get situated. Cocktail hour is at 5pm and dinner will begin shortly after!
We would love if you would enjoy the ceremony "unplugged." Once we are officially Mr. and Mrs., we would love for you to share in our joy and take pictures! Feel free to share on social media and tag us.
While we wish we could invite everyone to celebrate with us, due to venue restrictions, we are only able to accommodate a specific number of guests so only those on the wedding invite should attend.
The ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner will all take place indoors. However, feel free to bring a sweater to keep you warm as the temperatures drop in the evening.
The September 28 historical average for Annapolis is a high of 76 degrees, and a low of 60 degrees. We're hoping for a beautiful day, but please feel free to check the forecast as the date approaches for more accurate information.
Yes, we will have a wine & beer station set up in our private dining area, and cocktails can be ordered via the waitstaff.