Wedding Reception

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

Reception

Our Wedding

Six years ago, two paths crossed and everything changed. What started as a simple connection quickly grew into something deeper. Over the years, we laughed, learned, and grew together, building a love rooted in friendship, patience, and joy. Along the way, we explored new places, collected memories across cities and miles, and discovered that no matter where we traveled, home was always with each other. Every trip, every chapter, brought us closer, strengthening a bond we didn’t even know could grow this deep. Now, we can’t wait to invite our family and friends to join us for a beautiful celebration of love, laughter, and the journey that brought us here.

  The Beginning of Always

Our Story

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Wedding Party

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Dress Code

Q + A

Below is a selection of nearby hotels and airports for your consideration:

The Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf is the host hotel.&nbsp;A block of rooms have been reserved for guests.&nbsp;To reserve a room within our block and take advantage of the discounted pricing, please use the following link:<a href="https://book.passkey.com/event/51220160/owner/50382876/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/event/51220160/owner/50382876/home</a>

Salamander Washington DC

InterContinental Washington D.C. - the Wharf by IHG

Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf

Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Crystal Gateway Marriott

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

AC Hotel Arlington National Landing

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Residence Inn by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Travel & Accommodations 

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Wharf

National Harbor

Washington DC Boat Rides & Tours

City Cruises Alexandria The Wharf Water Taxi

Hirshhorn Museum

National Gallery of Art

Things to Do

Registry

Wedding Registry

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Registry