You said yes, so we're saying thank you. Everything you need for our day on the water is here. Schedule, venue, dress code, where to find your seat. See you at the dock.
A morning ceremony, an afternoon on the water. Here's how it flows.
Pier 4 · The Wharf
Aboard the National Elite
Once you board the boat at 10:30 AM, we'll be cruising until 2:30 PM. Ceremony, cocktails, lunch, and dancing all happen on the water. You board once, and we don't dock again until it's over.
The deck is open-air with covered seating, and the dining salon is climate-controlled. On board you'll find a full bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, a DJ, cornhole, Giant Connect 4 and a Battleput putting game on the top deck, a photographer roaming both decks, and restrooms on the main and lower decks.
580 Water St SW · Washington, DC 20024 Tap the address to open directions. Rideshare should drop at the Pier 4 entrance. The coordinator meets you at the gangway.
This one's optional. If you've still got it in you after the cruise, meet us at Live-K, right here at The Wharf. Plenty of drinks and bites to go around. Party with us in our reserved VIP room.







Think light, airy fabrics and soft floral colors. Sages, blushes, roses, French blue, light blues, and soft yellows. Elegant, but relaxed enough for a day on the water.
A gentle note: please leave the white, ivory, and cream at home. Those are the bride's.
One more request: comfortable shoes. We recommend wedges or flats. The deck is beautiful, but it moves. Save the stilettos for another night.
Find your name below to locate your table. Welcome to the family.
Late August in DC
Warm, humid, occasional pop-up storms. Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes. A folded rain jacket in your bag never hurts.
Every hotel below is walking or short-ride distance from the pier. Book based on your budget. We didn't block rooms.
DCA · 5 mi · 10–20 min
IAD · 25 mi · 30–45 min
BWI · 32 mi · 35–45 min




As we begin this exciting new chapter together, we've decided to keep things simple. In lieu of a traditional wedding registry, we kindly prefer monetary gifts or gift cards. With upcoming travel plans and hopes of purchasing our first home in the near future, your generosity will help us build lasting memories and a place to call our own.
Thank you for your love, support, and for celebrating with us. It truly means the world.
Videos from people who couldn't make it, or simply wanted to say “Congrats.” Loops quietly on its own. Hover to pause.
Concert Series
Free live music at The Wharf on many summer weekends. Perfect for the night before.
Walking Distance
Cocktails, oysters, and river views. Kick off your morning walk here.
Historic · At The Wharf
The oldest continuously operating fish market in the country, right next to your hotel.
Smithsonian · Free
Fifteen minutes on foot from the Wharf. Apollo capsules, the Wright Flyer, endless kid energy.
Dining & Shopping
Short rideshare across town. Cobblestone streets, riverside restaurants, cocktails at Sequoia.
Casino & Dining
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD
Fifteen minutes across the river. Craps table, steakhouse, late night.
Sightseeing
141 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD
180 feet up over the Potomac. Do it at sunset.
Lost on the way to the pier? Running late? Grab your phone.