Parking in general and for ceremony

Parking in DC can be notoriously bad. It's difficult to find a spot you can put a car overnight - especially the closer inside the city you get. The ceremony is located in such an area, making parking especially difficult. Although, dropping off guests who can't walk well is very easy.

There are a number of ramps around the area that could make parking and walking to the church easier, but it will cost you. One possibility: Jack's office building has a substantial ramp at 655 New York Ave NW, you can access the ramp on the back end of building on L street NW.

Uber and Lyft

Washington DC is a massive hub for Uber and Lyft. Unlike more suburban/rural towns, there are drivers available at all hours of the day. We highly recommend using them to get around, if you don't want to navigate parking and the metro.

Many DC'ers use Ubers and Lyfts instead of owning a car. In fact, Jack did not own a car until very recently and got around for 2 years primarily by bike, metro, and Uber.

Lastly, if you plan on using ride shares often while here, we recommend using both apps and comparing prices. They can fluctuate dramatically, and sometimes you can get a better deal on Lyft than Uber, and vice versa.

Metro

The metro makes DC super traversable, and we highly recommend utilizing it if you are comfortable. During the day, the metro is well-used by families, commuters, and the like. It's extremely convenient and the cheapest option to get around. Granted, the metro can be sketchy in certain stations and nighttime. Please be cautious about using the metro late at night. Jack has ridden it for years at all hours of the day and nighttime is when it becomes the most unpredictable.

If you choose to use the metro, you can get a metro card at any station. Simply look for a large vending-machine style box as you walk down the tunnel. You pay through the machine and load you card with a certain dollar amount.

Registry

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