Baby Shank

Welcome Party

Capital Jewish Museum

Wedding Ceremony & Family Photos (Private)

Pearl Street Warehouse

Cocktail Hour & Wedding Reception

Live-K Karaoke Bar

After Party!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC

Post-Wedding Brunch

We are incredibly blessed to celebrate our marriage with our closest family and friends. We hope you can join us to dance the night away! #ShalomandSombreros

Our Wedding

Saturday, September 6, 2024

Wedding Ceremony (Private)

Immediate Family Members Only Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ETFamily Photos: 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Dress Code: Black Tie OptionalThe ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. Please allow sufficient time for your arrival. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m. for guest arrival. Parking can be found on the street for a small fee. We highly recommend taking an Uber/Lyft/Taxi.

All are welcome to join! Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW, Washington, DC 20024 Cocktail Hour: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Reception: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Dress Code: Black Tie Optional/FormalHeavy hors d'oeuvres will be served during cocktail hour. Food stations with a variety of food options will also be provided. Valet parking for $75 (overnight) can be found at the Pendry Hotel. We highly recommend taking an Uber/Lyft/Taxi.

For the last standing! Live-K Karaoke Bar, 730 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20024 (approx. 1 minute walk from reception venue) 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. ET Cash/credit bar!

Schedule

Lodging Options

We have a limited number of hotels blocked for the weekend. Please consider booking soon to ensure you receive a discounted rate. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Book by clicking the below "WEBSITE" button, which will take you to our block of rooms.

Book by clicking the below "WEBSITE" button, which will take you to our block of rooms.

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

Book by clicking the below "WEBSITE" button and using the code provided at checkout

Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

Airbnb

If you plan to visit and would like to stay with other guests, we recommend taking a look at Airbnb options in the area. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.airbnb.com/</a>

Airports

Closest airport to venue (approx. 3.5 miles).

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Approximately 45-60 minutes from venue (35 miles away). Uber to and from the airport will be ~$50 to $80.

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Approximately 45-60 minutes from venue (31 miles away).Uber to and from the airport will be ~60 to $100.

Dulles International Airport

Travel Accommodations

Logistics

Ceremony (Private)

We will be having an intimate ceremony with immediate family members only.

Reception

Travel

Q + A

Registry

We hope you are able to enjoy some time exploring the beautiful city we have been lucky to call home over the past few years!

Our Favorite Restaurants/Bars in DC

We recommend that our guests explore the city to the extent your plans allow as food options tend to be more expensive in the Wharf (near our venue). To be blunt, most of our favored food options would require a short Uber ride.

Upscale option offering Chilean-Asian fusion food curated by famous chef Jose Andres. Reservation required. Jake and Abby Recommend: Aeropuerto, Shishito Peppers.

China Chilcano by José Andrés

Michelin- rated Laotian food restaurant. Reservation required.Jake and Abby Recommend:&nbsp;Wok Noodle, Khao Yum Gai Tod.

Laos in Town

Casual German beer garden with solid bar food.Jake Recommends: Franziskaner Weissbier.

Prost DC

Small French-Chinese fusion bar with our favorite happy hour deals.Abby Recommends: Ordering a variety of dumplings &amp; half-priced cocktails during happy hour (5:00-7:00 p.m.)

Bar Chinois

A local favorite; great choice for late night UberEats/DoorDash or Carryout; distinctive for Ethiopian spice blend added to fried chicken. Multiple locations. Jake and Abby Recommend:&nbsp;Medium heat chicken tenders with fries.

Roaming Rooster - Western Market

Restaurants/Bars Within Surrounding Area (The Wharf, DC)

Small, funky underground concert venue with good pizzaCheck out events&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unionstage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Those without tickets can still sit at the bar upstairs for pizza and beer should there be a ticketed event.

Union Pie

Popular DC staple offering burgers and fries as well as eclectic appetizers.Jake Recommends:&nbsp;The OG Burger.

Lucky Buns at The Wharf

Dock bar serving drinks and snacks.

Cantina Bambina

Our Favorite Things To Do

There are an overwhelming amount of museums/iconic buildings to visit in DC, but here are a few of our personal favorites:

FREE. We recommend seeing the&nbsp;Ginevra de' Benci&nbsp;painting by Leonardo Da Vinci on the second floor. This is the only painting on public view by Leonardo in the Americas. You can ask a museum docent (or google) if you want to see DaVinci's thumbprint on the lower left hand side of the painting.

National Gallery of Art

FREE. We recommend the hall of presidential portraits to all visitors, which includes a famous portrait of former President Obama by Kehinde Wiley and of former President Richard Nixon by Norman Rockwell.

National Portrait Gallery

FREE. We highly recommend booking a tour to visit the Capitol (<a href="https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/book-a-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">book here</a>). Tours last about an hour and include the Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, and the Crypt.

United States Capitol

FREE. Check the website for hours open to the public.

Supreme Court of the United States

FREE. Reserve free timed-entry tickets online before your visit to the Library.

Library of Congress

The&nbsp;National Mall&nbsp;offers beautiful views and a great place to run, bike and walk (bikes can be rented at Capital Bikeshare locations for a small fee or rented off the street via the Uber app). Here are some of our favorite places on/near the mall:

Standing on the spot where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, you have a direct line of sight over the reflecting pool towards the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building.

Lincoln Memorial

DC's newest major memorial offers stunning views of the Tidal Basin, including the iconic Jefferson Memorial.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Things To Do

"Meant to Be"

Abby and Jake met in the student section of Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2014. Although Alabama beat Texas A&amp;M that day by a score of 59-0, the biggest winner that day was Jake, who got Abby’s phone number and then (after several weeks of persistence) to agree to a bowling date. After dating through college, they both took jobs in the Portland, Oregon area and moved in together in 2017. Shortly afterwards, Jake got into law school in Washington, D.C., and they embarked on their next adventure, moving cross-country yet again, and have lived in the District since 2018.&nbsp; Abby was born and raised in the Chicago area and Jake grew up in Colorado. Although they are from different cultural and religious backgrounds, and were raised in very different places, the similarities that they share have always been more important in their relationship. From the beginning, Abby and Jake have shared a connection regarding their love of travel, food, adventure, and most of all, on the importance of family and friends in their lives. They are so grateful for those who have supported them throughout their journey together and are looking forward to celebrating this next chapter in the city where they have so many amazing memories.

Our Story

Wedding Party

We've had the privilege to travel around the world together, please enjoy our photos from a few of our favorite vacations!

Abby & Jake

Abby & Jake

Photo Gallery

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Alabama (2014)