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Engagement Party

Sat
Nov 16
2019
5:00 pm TO 8:00 pm

Mother of the Bride's Residence
Clinton, MD United States

Intimate Wedding Ceremony

Fri
Nov 6
2020
6:00 pm TO 7:00 pm

Dockmaster Building - The Wharf
101 District Square, SW
Washington, DC 20024
United States

wharfdc.com

Bridal Party Photoshoot

Sun
Jun 6
2021
11:30 am TO 2:00 pm

Quiet Waters Park
South River Overlook
600 Quiet Water Park Road

Annapolis, MD 21403
United States

410-222-1777
aacounty.org

Nakia's Hot Wife Life Bridal Shower

Sun
Aug 22
2021
1:00 pm TO 4:00 pm

Sunrise Art Studios
6500 Springfield Mall
Springfield, VA 22150
United States

(703) 380 - 9343
sunriseartstudios.com

Events are private

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COVID - 19 Restrictions

-Temperatures will be checked upon entrance to the wedding ceremony.

-Masks are required for entry to the wedding ceremony.

-You must social distance at least 6 feet apart from guests outside your household. Don't shake hands, no hugging, and no fist bumps. You can wave or speak verbally.

-Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing. Use hand sanitizer.

-If you have any of these symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, please stay home!
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Directions & Map

From the North (Baltimore, MD) - From I-495, take I-295 South. Take Exit 1B-C toward I-695/Route 395/Downtown. Take Exit 5, then turn left onto 7th Street to Maine Avenue. 

From the South (Fredericksburg, VA) - Take I-395 North. Take Exit 4 and follow 9th Street to Maine Avenue. Turn left on Maine Avenue.

From the East (Annapolis, MD) - Take Rte. 50 West to I-295. Take I-295 South, then take Exit 1B-C toward I-695/Route 395/Downtown. Take Exit 5, then turn left onto 7th Street to Maine Avenue. 

From the West (Fairfax, VA) - Take I-66 East. Take Exit 75 and follow VA-110 South to I-395 North. Take Exit 4 and follow 9th Street to Maine Avenue. Turn left on Maine Avenue. 

Parking Info

Parking is available in the underground parking garage or metered parking spots along the streets. The garage clearance is 8'2".

For garage parking – the best option is to enter at Sutton Square - this is near the CVS off Maine Avenue. When you go through the ticket arm, just continue straight to the yellow/District Pier/Anthem section. This is in the middle of the garage and has Pepsi machines and a pay station set up with both elevators and stairs up to ground level. If you take the elevator up, turn left and then head straight out to the pier.

Parking Rates:
0 - 1/2 hour = $5
1/2 - 1 hour = $10
1 - 2 hours = $18
2 - 3 hours = $24
3 - 4 hours = $29
More than 4 hours = $38

Public Transportation

Metro Stations
Waterfront Metro
Green line
5-minute walk to Waterfront Metro: Head southwest on Maine Ave. SW, which will turn into M St. SW. Turn left onto 4th St. SW, and the Metro station will be on your right.

L’Enfant Plaza Metro
Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines
8-minute walk to L’Enfant Plaza Metro: Head north on 7th Street SW, turn right onto D St. SW, and the Metro will be on your right. . Get a free ride to The Wharf on our SW Shuttle from this Metro station.

Bus Lines
52
14th Street Line: Takoma Metro Station to L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, with eastbound stop at Maine Ave. SW in front of CVS, and westbound stop at 9th St. SW and Maine Ave. SW

74
Convention Center–Southwest Waterfront Line: Washington Convention Center to Fort McNair

P6
Anacostia–Eckington Line: Anacostia Metro Station to Rhode Island Ave. Metro Station

V1
Benning Heights–M Street Line: Benning Heights to Smithsonian Metro Station

W9
South Capitol Street Line: L’Enfant Plaza Metro station to Coast Guard HQ (to Livingston a.m. only)

Nearest Train Station
Virginia Railway Express

FAQs

Are we sending formal invitations to the wedding ceremony?
Yes, formal wedding ceremony invitations have been mailed.   
  
What time should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive no later than 5:30 p.m.
 
Can I bring a plus one to the wedding ceremony?
In order to keep our guest list on track, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding ceremony invitation.

Can I bring my children to the wedding ceremony?
To give all our guests the opportunity to let their hair down and have a good time without having to worry about little eyes and ears we politely request no children.

Can I take pictures during the wedding ceremony? 
We are so excited that you'll be joining us, and we want you to relax and be fully present for our ceremony. We have wonderful photographers who will capture every moment, and we'll make sure you see these photos as soon as we do! With this in mind, we ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.

Is there someone I can contact if I have any other questions about the wedding ceremony?
Yes, if you have any additional questions, please contact Lori Makle-Sellman at lmaksell@gmail.com or 301-643-5396.

Dress Code

Semi-Formal/Cocktail Attire

Color Palette
RSVP Note

You must RSVP by October 9, 2020.

Directions & Map

Quiet Waters Park Map