Baia Coastal Italian

Welcome Dinner

Herrington on the Bay

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

It was peak pandemic: July 2020. Sam and David were both separately living their social distancing lives when fate brought them together on the dating app "Coffee Meets Bagel." Sam was intrigued by this handsome and tall man from the DMV who also happened to have lived in NYC previously (Sam's hometown). They quickly learned they both went to college on Long Island at the same time a decade earlier-- only a few miles apart, but never knew it at the time. Sam was so impressed by one of his earlier questions to her on the app: "Are you Russian?" David asked. Sam laughed and knew exactly why he was asking. Sam grew up in a neighborhood with a heavy Russian/Ukrainian population. It was a question only someone who knows Brooklyn would ever think to ask. It was charming and clever. Their first date was at a rooftop bar in the Wharf. Even with a broken blood vessel in her eye, David told her that her green eyes were stunning. The conversation flowed effortlessly and a bond was instantly formed. David has taken Sam all around D.C., introducing her to traditions and places so unique to the District. Now, more than four years later, David and Sam have built a wonderful life of partnership and love together. They care for their dog son Pee Wee. They are co-homeowners of a condo in the heart of D.C. You can find the two enjoying home-cooked meals, watching documentaries, going out on the town in D.C., enjoying live comedy, and traveling in their spare time. They unapologetically live a childless life together by design. A true D.C. love story.

A D.C. Love Story 

Our Story

Photos

Margaret Franzo

Andrew Schilling

Sridevi Tyler

Ben Sherman

Bethany Lavery

Jon Ciappetta

Nicole Rieger

Corey Landolt

TaRhaun Russ

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have pricing for two options with room blocks for lodging nearby. You are also welcome to explore the remaining lodging options at the on-site location for the wedding at the <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?_gl=1*1pb5f7p*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MjQwODU0MTIuQ2owS0NRancyb3UyQmhDQ0FSSXNBTkF3TTJIN1c5a3UwZXg0NkJndXFTQXZ4R3h4RzBHenUxTFZ4OGdPTHBmZExFLUZsdUVJMkV0ZDE3OGFBaWU1RUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTYyNTEwMzA5Ny4xNzI0MDg1NDEy&amp;adobe_mc=MCMID%3D77666047752384435133233605241538285628%7CMCORGID%3D1C1238B352785AA60A490D4C%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1724085415&amp;adult=1&amp;arrive=2024-08-19&amp;chain=17448&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2024-08-20&amp;hotel=34756&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inn at Herrington Harbour</a>. But rooms are limited. Feel free to also explore Airbnb options. If you are flying in, the options are Reagan National Airport (right outside D.C.) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

There is a room block available at a nearby resort: Rod 'N' Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, MD. This is about a 10-minute drive from the wedding venue. We will provide shuttle service to and from the wedding venue from here. <a href="https://reservations.travelclick.com/96720?groupID=4371394" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to reserve a room in our Rod 'N' Reel Resort room block.</a>

Rod 'N' Reel Resort

Courtyard Annapolis (Marriott) is about 24 miles from the wedding venue (approximately a 35-minute drive). Please note: If you stay here for lodging, you will not be provided shuttle transportation to the wedding venue so please plan accordingly. <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1718736761327&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to reserve a room in our Courtyard Annapolis room block.</a>

Courtyard Annapolis

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Lodging/Transportation

If you are planning to extend your stay, there is a lot to explore in the Washington, D.C. area during your visit! 

Come and remember where history is made at the National Mall and Memorial Parks.

National Mall

Enjoy the beautiful U.S. National Arboretum!

United States National Arboretum

All of the Smithsonian museums are free. Plenty of options to choose from!

Museums - Many are free!

Grab a bite at Old Ebbitt Grill which is right near the White House. We highly recommend their crab cakes.

Old Ebbitt Grill

Things to Do

Registry