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Update: Due to COVID-19, we’ve decided to postpone our wedding. We hope you’ll save our new date — you can RSVP anytime on our site. Wishing you all health and safety, and looking forward to celebrating together!
Update: Due to COVID-19, we’ve decided to postpone our wedding. We hope you’ll save our new date — you can RSVP anytime on our site. Wishing you all health and safety, and looking forward to celebrating together!
October 11, 2025
Alexandria, VA
#MaraStruckGould

Mara & Randolph

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What is the dress code?

Answer

Black-Tie optional! A suit, tux, or sport coat for men if they choose and a floor-length gown, a fancy cocktail dress, or a dressy pants suit for the ladies. Whatever suits you best and most importantly, comfortable!

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Are kids welcome?

Answer

We love your kids—we really do. But we want our wedding to be your night off! If you need recommendations for babysitters in the area, please don't hesitate to ask!

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Can I bring a date?

Answer

If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

Answer

Yes! Please check out our Travel page for more information on closest airports and hotels.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

TONS of parking at the venue! *If you plan to drink, please do not drive. Unfortunately, cars are NOT allowed to be left overnight.

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Is there a shuttle to and from the hotel and the venue?

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No, there is not a shuttle. There is ample parking at the venue. However, if you do not wish to drive, Uber and Lyft will be your best bet! **You can NOT leave your car overnight at the venue so please plan accordingly!

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Are you registered? Where?

Answer

We have a small registry, all available to you through this website. Just click on the Registry tab above! We are moving to Japan this summer and as much as we would love to open physical gifts from our loved ones, we are allotted a select number of weight to take with us overseas. A monetary donation to our moving/future honeymoon/furnishing our new home in Japan fund would be greatly appreciated!

Question

What should we grab for breakfast?

Answer

Some favorite brunch spots are: Blackwall Hitch Buffet Brunch Jackson 20 (Hotel Alexandrian's Restaurant) Hen Quarter The Majestic If you like donuts, check out Sugar Shack Donuts Coffee: Misha's Killer ESP FireHook Bakery & Cafe Not a huge breakfast person? Check out: South Block

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What do you suggest for lunch?

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Volas Dockside Grill & Hi-Tide Lounge Magnolia’s On King Don Taco Toastique The People's Drug Lost Dog Cafe

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Where should we eat for dinner?

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Here are a few of my favorites in Old Town Alexandria! Faccia Luna The Majestic Hank’s Oyster Bar Hen Quarter Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen (Hotel Indigo's Restaurant) Fish Market Chadwick's Jackson 20 Southside 815 Mai Thai Virtue Feed & Grain Vermilion Brabo Augie's Mussel House & Beer Garden Urbano 116 If you would like suggestions for DC, please do not hesitate to ask!

Question

Fun bars in the area?

Answer

Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar has live music on the weekends, always fun to check out! If you don't mind the smell of fish, Fish Market has live music upstairs on the weekends! Lots of space and always fun. Union Street Bar & Grill is another fun bar with lots of room. Chadwicks is a little small but fun! Augie's Mussel House & Beer Garden has hundreds of beers on tap and an awesome beer garden patio to hang out.

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