The venues where we're hosting our events have very strict attire policies. To ensure everyone is able to attend and enjoy themselves, please adhere to the following guidelines when packing: Friday Evening (Rehearsal, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Event): Business attire to include a coat, tie, and dark-soled dress shoes for gentlemen, and commensurate for ladies (cocktail or semi-formal dresses with appropriate dress footwear). For men, this means either a suit or a sport coat and dress pants with non-white soled, dress shoes (i.e., no sneakers or athletic loafers). Although it's tempting, we strongly discourage wearing a tuxedo for the Friday events. For women, cocktail attire with dress shoes is acceptable. Saturday: Black tie, as described in more detail below. In general, it's Washington, DC in the winter - please bring a coat :)
Black tie: Floor length gowns for women and tuxedos for gentlemen. Not black tie: Short or mid-length cocktail dresses for women; Suits of any color (with the exception of an all black suit with black necktie) for gentlemen.
The Cathedral and Cosmos Club are approximately 0.6 miles apart - walkable for adventurous folks or those looking to get their steps in. Understanding it's January and it will likely be chilly, we recommend taking an Uber / taxi or utilizing public transportation to make your way to the reception. If you're joining us the night before at the Rehearsal and/or Welcome Event, The Metropolitan Club is also located nearby (and very close to the White House!).