Friday Events

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Walk to Zoo with the Bride and Groom!

Spend the day being Tourists!

The Admiral Dupont

Welcome Drinks

Boqueria Dupont

Rehearsal Dinner

HighPoint at 1333 New Hampshire

Our Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Party!

Our Wedding

Leah and Neds adventure began in October 2017, shortly after Leah moved to Washington D.C. They were introduced by their mutual friend, Nick Harbeck (who will also be our officiant!). Leah met Nick on her first day of college, and Ned worked with him at his first job. Leah’s favorite memory from the night they met was finding an ID on the ground. She had no idea it was a photo of Ned at age 18 or that Ned was short for Edward (who knew???). She loudly proclaimed, “Who’s this??” and the cute boy in the group replied, “That’s me.” After eight months of missed opportunities, Leah and Ned finally went on their first date in June 2018 at Mellow Mushroom (RIP) in Adams Morgan. The date went well, but at the end of the night, Leah politely said, “No, thank you.” A week later, at a brunch they were both invited to, Leah immediately regretted her decision and tried to rekindle the opportunity. But now it was Ned’s turn to say, “No, thank you!” In October 2018, Leah and Ned finally got their timing right. Ned hosted a housewarming party, and they reconnected for good, planning a “second” first date. And the rest, as they say, is history! From 2018 to 2023, Leah and Ned did what they do best together—have fun! They moved in together in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, right in Adams Morgan, the neighborhood where they had their first date. Over the next five years, they enjoyed vacations to New England, Denver, New York City, and Jamaica, to name a few. Then, Ned popped the big question! In December 2023, Leah’s parents, Pat and Susan, came to D.C. to celebrate Christmas with Leah and Ned. After a day of sightseeing through the Smithsonian museums and Botanical Garden, Ned proposed to Leah at the U.S. Capitol Building in front of the Capitol Christmas Tree at sunset. Leah happily said YES!

Our Story

Photos

Maddy Sjoberg

Anne Wittman 

Dr. Michelle Benson

Maddie Cash

Hanna Carrico

Alex Malchow

Bret Berg

Anthony Del Russo

Shawn Andrews

Justin Sikorski

Wedding Party

Q + A

Venue Information

HighPoint at 1333

Hotel Information

Here are two hotels that we have set up blocks for our favorite to book at. Pleae book by August 29th to receive the Group Rate at both properties. The Dupont Circle Hotel1500 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington DC, 20036This hotel is a 5 minute walk from our venue.<a href="https://www.doylecollection.com/hotels/the-dupont-circle-hotel/book/choose-room-and-rate?%20StartDate=2025-09-26&amp;EndDate=2025-09-28&amp;specialOption=group-code&amp;PromoType=group-code&amp;PromoCode=2509AQHNHZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO BOOK</a>Group Name: Carey and Bent Wedding Room Block&nbsp;Group Code: 2509AQHNHZ The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle2121 P St NWWashington, DC 20037This hotel is a 6 min walk from our venue.<a href="https://www.sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/dc/washington/royal-sonesta-washington-dc-dupont-circle?isGroupCode=true&amp;groupCode=G092525BECA&amp;checkin=2025-09-26&amp;checkout=2025-09-28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO BOOK</a>Group Code: G092525BECA If these are not of interest to you, there are ample hotels in the area as well as many AirBnb's or VRBOs!

In-Town Travel

Easily accessible in the city, this will likely be a reliable way to get around town quickly without having to worry about parking a car.

Uber and Lyft

DC is home to one of the country's premier public transportation systems. While in town, take advantage of the great service to get throughout the city and even to VA or MD for only a few dollars. The RED LINE station shown above will be closest the venue and many of the suggested hotels for the wedding. It is also home to one of the longest escalators in the Western Hemisphere.

Dupont Circle Metro - South Entrance

Those who need to drive cars to the venue will be able to. Parking is available in the venue's garage for $13 per day on weekends. There are additional garages in the area, in case the building one is full as well.

Parking

One of the most fun ways to get around town freely, electric scooters are readily available around the city, for slight cost (typically $1 unlock and 40-50 cents per minute). REMEMBER TO BE CAREFUL RIDING THEM.

Electric Scooters

Out-of-Town Travel

This is the closest airport to the venue. This airport offers affordable prices to get into town on either the DC Metro via Blue or Yellow Lines or Uber/Lyft.

Washington National Airport (DCA)

Airport is a bit further out of town, but is an option to fly into. To get into DC, it will likely include a more expensive Uber/Lyft ride, or a coordinated trip on the Amtrak train.

Baltimore Washington Int'l Airport (BWI)

Large airport more used for long haul flights is the furthest of the three DC area airports. However, it is directly connected to downtown DC via the Silver Line for only $5. Other options to get into town include Uber/Lyft or a dedicated taxi.

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

If you live within distance of an Amtrak rail, I recommend trying it! This is one of Ned's favorite ways to travel the northeast corridor during his business trips to North NJ and NYC. Once you arrive, the first thing you are greeted with outside in the U.S. Capitol dome. A taxi or Uber/Lyft can take you across town to our venue, or you can continue the train journey by taking the red line Metro train straight to Dupont Circle. This is also an option for those flying into BWI airport as a cheaper way into DC compared to ride sharing.

Washington, DC Amtrak Station

Travel

A Ned and Leah morning staple. Get up early and walk to Zoo, beating the rush and seeing all of our favorite animals including the pandas, howling gibbons, and the climbing orangutans if you are lucky! The Zoo is a free experiecne but you will need to reserve timed passes in advance. Do so by visiting https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit.

Visit Leahs old stomping grounds and the place that we got engaged. If you would like to tour the inside, I reccomend contacting your Member of Congress who can be found by the Find Your Representative tab below

United States Capitol

Visiting the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. is a must for anyone interested in history, science, art, and culture. The Smithsonian Institution features&nbsp;21 museums and the National Zoo, with&nbsp;17 museums&nbsp;located in the DMV area. Eleven of these museums are along the National Mall, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum. Each museum offers free admission, making it easy to explore a wide range of exhibits without worrying about cost.

Smithsonian Museums

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington DC! As the largest library in the world, it houses over&nbsp;162 million items&nbsp;1. The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is a stunning example of Beaux-Arts architecture and offers free timed-entry tickets for visitors&nbsp;2. Don't miss the chance to explore the Main Reading Room and various exhibitions that showcase America's rich cultural heritage

Ned & Leah

Ned & Leah

Wedding Party