Our colors are Black and White with a touch of Gold. The attire is Semi-formal or Cocktail attire. We are asking our guests to come dressed in their finest black attire, ready to kill the assignment and slay the day. Check out this link to get inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/387380005466518528/

We are currently registered at Macy's and Amazon.com. Both registries are under Williams Smiley Wedding 2024. If you desire to bless us with activities or a special dinner for our honeymoon, please contact Norwegian, Stephanie Nitti. Her contact information can be found on the registration page. We also welcome monetary gifts or gift cards.

Our wedding will take place 20 minutes outside of the Nation's Capitol. There is plenty to do and see. The host hotel is five minutes from the National Harbor, the MGM Casino and the Tanger Outlet. For those who want to do more site seeing, we recommend going into the city via the metro. You can catch the train from Eisenhower Metro Station (located directly off I-495 (Capital Beltway) and next to the Hoffman Town Center, connect to REX and local Alexandria DASH bus routes at this station). This is the closest and safest station near the host hotel. Once in the city, you can venture about the city using the Hop On, Hop Off tour bus (www.trolleytours.com/washington-dc). Daily tour passes start from $44.95. This is the best way to see the city. Some of the best sites to see while visiting the DMV are: The National African American History Museum, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum., the Washington Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. These are some of the most visited sites in the city.

Although we will not be in town to join you, we invite you to enjoy service at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Service begins at 9:00 a.m. Pastors are Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning and Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning. If you are not able to physically join them, you can always join on line at www.ebenezerame.org (Watch Live) or via Youtube.com - Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Fort Washington, MD.

Now that our wedding date has changed, we will be able to accommodate all of our guests at the wedding ceremony, only. The reception is by invite only.

Unfortunately we will not be able to provide transportation for our out of town guests. We do, however, suggest renting a vehicle for your stay. Both airports, DCA & BWI, have rental car companies on site for your convenience. Book early to avoid increased pricing.

Although the final date for payment is April 20, 2024, don't wait to take advantage of booking your cabin early. Deposit for the cabin is $250 / $125 per person. To get the best rate and the best cabin location, book early. Rates will increase closer to the sail date. If you decide to join us after the final due date, full payment will be due at the time of reservation. You will have 24 hours at that point to make any changes.

There will be a meet and greet on the ship the first night of the cruise, Sunday, August 18, 2024. We will disseminate guest gift bags at this time. Current location is the Norwegian Joy Conference Room. Location is subject to change without notice.

Feel free to let the group coordinator know, especially if you live on the east coast and are within driving distance, that you would like to forego the cost of the flight and transfers. Parking is available at the port and the total cost will be approximately $270, less than two round trip flights and the cost of transfers. This will save you a little money and you will be able to leave the port directly after arriving back into NY. This is certainly up to you. For more information, check out this link: https://www.manhattancruiseparking.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw0N6hBhAUEiwAXab-TUI6d8E39oL5MWCSOTDdXDM9KVeM1mUqoZKEfFvOBI8WUn2U3SP_thoCxh0QAvD_BwE

Currently Norwegian does not allow cruisers to bring their own water, soda or alcohol on board for consumption. Packages are available for purchase to provide these items. Each person is allowed to bring two bottles of wine on board the ship. There may be a corkage fee associated with this.

The standard gratuity rate per day per person is $20.00 (recently increased). This can be paid in advance or when you board the ship. It is best to pay in advance to save you money as the amount increases if paid on board the ship ($25 per day).

Irons / Ironing Boards and Steamers Guests are not permitted to bring and use their own irons or steamers onboard. Norwegian Cruise Line carries a limited number of irons and ironing boards which can be loaned to guests for a few hours at a time. They can be requested through housekeeping or Guest Services Desk. Irons and steamers would both be taken from guests at embarkation and returned at the end of the sailing.

It is not required, but highly recommended. When traveling outside the U.S., an official government issued ID is acceptable (e.g., state issued DL; passport card). If you need to renew your passport, the booklet is $130 and the passport card is $30. If you are a first time passport holder, the cost is $160 and the passport card is $35. Visit the State Department website for more information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html . Be mindful that the turn around time may take up to 6 weeks or longer, so don't delay in processing.

Guests should bring a spare overnight bag because all suitcases are collected the night before we return to homeport. Each person is allowed up to two pieces of personal luggage on board, with each piece weighing a maximum of 50 pounds. However, if passengers are travelling by air, they need to check with the airline for specific restrictions. Also be mindful that the first day on board you won't receive your bag until later in the evening due to the number of guests on board. It might be wise to pack a small carry-on bag with a change of clothes and your toiletries so that you can freshen up before your bags arrive to your cabin.