Josephine Butler Parks Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

We are looking forward to celebrating with everyone in a safe environment. We kindly request that all guests who plan on attending are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Having everyone safely vaccinated is important to us.Please be aware that Washington, DC currently requires everyone to wear face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.We are keeping up to date on the status of COVID-19 and will adjust accordingly in the interest of everyone's safety.

Our Wedding

How we met

Steph and Billy first met at a Halloween party on October 29th, 2017. Steph remembers seeing Billy talking to some friends on the porch and wondering, "Is that guy dressed as Marty McFly?" Steph approached Billy to make a snarky comment about his costume and the two of them started talking. Steph remembers being charmed by Billy's sense of humor and great hair, while Billy remembers thinking that Steph was the most interesting woman he had ever met. After some flirty banter, numbers were exchanged and Billy and Steph had their first date a few days later (For the record, Billy was dressed as his character namesake - Will Byers from Stranger Things and definitely NOT Marty McFly.) The two of them have been inseparable ever since.Two years later, Billy pulled off an epic surprise proposal - and Steph said yes! Since then, Steph and Billy have re-located to Mozambique for Steph's job. 2020 has been a tough year for most people and we are so excited to get married in front of all of our family and friends in September 2021!

Our Story

We have reserved a limited number of rooms at the Washington Hilton on Connecticut Avenue. The hotel is a 7 minute drive to the Butler Center or a 20 minute walk. Cut off date for reservations under this block is August 21st. Please contact Stephanie or Billy if you would like to book a hotel room under this block but are unable to via the link .

Washington Hilton

There are some great options on AirBNB close to our venue. We recommend looking at options in Adams Morgan, DuPont Circle, or 14th Street neighborhoods.

AirBNB

Nearby Airports

Reagan National (DCA) - 2401 Smith Blvd, Arlington, VA 22202 (This is the closest airport to D.C.)

Dulles International (IAD) - 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Travel

Museums

While you're in DC, take advantage of some of our favorite museums. We love the <a href="https://www.nga.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Gallery of Art</a> (6th St and Constitution Ave NW) and sculpture garden, <a href="https://npg.si.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portrait Gallery</a> (8th and F Streets NW), <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">African American History Museum</a> (1400 Constitution Ave) and <a href="https://naturalhistory.si.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natural History Museum </a>(10th St. &amp; Constitution Ave. NW ).

Restaurants

DC has some of the best restaurants. Here are some of our favorites near the Butler Center: <a href="https://www.oyamel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oyamel Cocina Mexicana</a> - We love Chef Jose Andres' Mexican restaurant in Penn Quarter. You can't go wrong with the cochinita tacos and a pitcher of their famous margaritas with salt air. 401 7th St NWCan't get a table at Oyamel? Jose Andres' <a href="https://www.jaleo.com/location/washington-dc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jaleo </a>or <a href="https://www.chinachilcano.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">China Chilcano</a> are other excellent options in the same neighborhood.

<a href="https://www.littleserow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Little Serow</a> - Billy and I were lucky enough to live just around the corner from the best northern Thai restaurant in the DC area, which quickly became our favorite. We recommend getting there around 4pm to put your name in with the hostess and then heading to <a href="https://www.foxandhoundslounge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fox and Hounds </a>for some drinks while you wait. While it can seem like a pain, it is totally worth the wait. 1511 17th Street NW

<a href="https://www.coladashop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colada Shop</a> - Great for a quick bite anytime. We love coming here for fresh coffee in the mornings and cocktails and Cubanos at night. If it's warm enough check out their roof top garden. 1405 T Street NW

<a href="https://www.maxwellparkdc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maxwell Park</a> - Maxwell has some of the best wines in DC and is a perfect place to start or end your night. 1336 9th Street NW

Stephanie & William

Stephanie & William

Wedding Party

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