The Event
Our wedding will be combing traditions from both of our backgrounds. To honor Jay's Indian heritage, we'll be having multiple Indian events. You might be thinking, "this seems like a lot of events to attend!" The wedding events are "come-and-go" so feel free to attend any of the events below and stay for as long as you like. Children are welcomed to all events.
Dress Code
The dress code for the Unitarian Ceremony and Luncheon is semi-formal. The dress code for the Sangeet is Western semi-formal or Indian semi-formal for the ladies and business casual or Indian semi-formal for the men The dress code for the Bharat, Hindu Ceremony, and Reception is Western Formal or Indian Formal.
October 7th, 2010
| Time | Event | Address | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30pm | Church Rehersal (Wedding party and immediate family only) | 1500 Harvard St. NW, Washington DC | All Souls Church |
| 7:00-9:30pm | Church Rehersal Dinner (Wedding party and immediate family only) | 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC | Buca De Bepo |
October 8th, 2010
| Time | Event | Address | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm | Unitarian Ceremony | 1500 Harvard St. NW, Washington DC | All Souls Church |
| 1:00pm | Luncheon | 1500 Harvard St. NW, Washington DC | All Souls Church |
| 7:30pm | Sangeet and Mendhi (co-ed event) | 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD | Kahler Hall |
October 9th, 2010
| Time | Event | Address | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00pm |
No RSVP needed |
1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW,Washington, DC (The Barat will commence on the corner of 13th Street and E Street NW next to Freedom Plaza and process one block down to the hotel) | JW Marriott |
| 5:00pm |
No RSVP needed |
1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW,Washington, DC- | JW Marriott |
| 6:30pm |
Cocktail Hour No RSVP needed |
1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW,Washington, DC | JW Marriott |
| 8:00pm-1:00am | Reception | 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW,Washington, DC | JW Marriott |
October 10th, 2010
| Time | Event | Address | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Informal Farewell Brunch and Gift Opening | 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW,Washington, DC No RSVP needed. | JW Marriott |
Parking
- Bucca De Bepo: Valet parking available $7
- All Souls Church: Street parking, spaces reserved for family members at the National Baptist Memorial Church, 1501 Columbia Road, NW
- Kahler Hall: Free onsite parking is available
- JW Marriott: Street parking may be available, Valet Parking available at hotel for $39
Directions
ALL SOULS CHURCH
All Souls is located at 1500 Harvard Street NW, where the neighborhoods of Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, and Mount Pleasant come together. The main entrance to the sanctuary is on 16th Street.
Arriving By Metrorail
The closest Metro stop is the Columbia Heights station on the green and yellow lines. As you exit the turnstyles, take the escalators to the left or the elevator. At the top, walk south two blocks on 14th Street and make a right on Harvard Street. The church is one block down on your left. The church is the large red-brick building with the clock tower at 15th and Harvard. To plan your trip, use the RideGuide. Click here for a Metro system map.
Arriving by Car
From points South:
Take 95 to 395 North over the 14th Street Bridge.
Take 14th Street, and turn left onto R street.
Turn right onto 16th Street.
Turn right onto Harvard Street. The church is on the right.
From Route 66 or Route 50:
Take Rte 50/66 to the Roosevelt Bridge.
Exit onto E Street.
Turn left on 18th Street and stay in the right lane.
Turn right onto Columbia Road.
Cross 16th Street. The church is on the right at Harvard and 16th.
From 495 and points North:
Take 495 to the Georgia Avenue exit.
Stay in the far right lane, and veer onto 16th Street.
Turn right onto Harvard Street.
Make an immediate U-turn on the left to Columbia Road.
Cross 16th Street, and the church is on the right.
KAHLER HALL
Arriving by Car
From points South
Take Constitution Avenue to 6th Street
Take a Left on 6th Street to New York Avenue
Take a Right on New York Avenue/US 50 and veer left onto Baltimore Washington Parkway
Take the Baltimore Washington Parkway for approximately 16 miles and take the exit for MD-32 West towards Columbia.
Take Exit 17 to merge onto Cedar Lane
Take a Right at Harpers Farm Rd.
Take the 1st Left onto Beaverkill Rd.
Turn Left at Old Tucker Road
JW MARRIOTT
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