We warmly invite all of our friends and family, including children, to join us for the wedding ceremony. Your presence will make our day even more meaningful.

While we wished everyone could attend our reception, please note that the reception is an exclusive event for family and close friends. Attendance is by invitation only, RSVP confirmation required.

Due to limited space and the nature of our celebration, we are only inviting a limited number of children. Any children invited have been designated on the invites. We appreciate your understanding.

Due to limited space and the nature of our celebration, we are only inviting a limited number of plus ones. Any plus ones invited have been designated on the invites. Thank you for understanding.

Please plan to arrive a half hour before the ceremony start time to ensure punctuality and minimal inconvenience.

Guests are encouraged to stay in the downtown DC area for ease of transportation.

We recommend personal and/or public transportation including Uber/Lyft/DC metro. Street parking is limited at the reception venue.

Expect the weather to be hot and humid, expect highs in the 80s and lows in the 70s. Please pack for the heat, bring an umbrella, and use sunscreen.

The official RSVP date has passed, May 31st 2025. For the open ceremony invitations only, the RSVP deadline is July 20th to adisvalera@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!

We are pleased to accommodate vegetarian and plant based preferences to ensure everyone has a wonderful dining experience.

We look forward to seeing you in your finest creative black-tie attire while celebrating this special day together! Examples may include floor length gowns for the ladies and tux/suits for the gentlemen.

Our wedding ceremony and reception will be held entirely indoors, so please feel free to dress accordingly.

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To ensure everyone can fully enjoy the moment, we kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.

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Yes, link will be available.

Some of our top attractions that we would recommend are Shenandoah National Park, VA [park pass required]; Smithsonian Museums, Washington D.C. [free admission]; National Mall, Washington D.C. [free]; Donald Trump's house, The White House Washington D.C.