209 Days - Hotel Accomodations

The room blocks are available for reservations. :-) 


*NEW UPDATED RATES AT THE HOTEL LOMBARDY!

The Hotel Lombardy  
2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006 http://www.hotellombardy.com/ 

This hotel has the convenience factor because it is next door to the reception venue.  The rooms are spacious and each has a small kitchenette.  

Other features:

• Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, DC's Foggy Bottom district
• Blocks from the White House, George Washington University, the World Bank, and IMF
• Only steps from Metrorail's Orange Line and Blue Line
• Within walking distance of major museums, monuments, and memorials
• Just 15 minutes to Reagan National Airport (DCA) and 40 minutes to Dulles International Airport (IAD)
  

Pricing
King Suite - $149 per night (was $159)
Double Suite - $169 per night (was $169)
Parkview Suite - $209 per night (was $209)

Please call (202) 828-2600 or (800) 424-5486 and ask for the Munn-Batkins Wedding Block (Group #2049) to ensure the blocked rate.

***THIS ROOM BLOCK IS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF GUESTS THAT ARRIVE IN DC ON THURSDAY FOR THE REHEARSAL DINNER.  HOWEVER, GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO BOOK ROOMS AT HOTEL LOMBARDY FOR THEIR ENTIRE VISIT TO WASHINGTON, DC.***

THE LAST DAY THIS ROOM BLOCK IS AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONS IS MONDAY, AUGUST 16TH.

One Washington Circle Hotel 
One Washington Circle, NWWashington, DC 20037http://www.thecirclehotel.com/

This hotel is just two blocks away from the reception venue.  Like the Hotel Lombardy, the rooms are spacious- each room has a small kitchenette and balcony facing the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Other features:

• Positioned in the heart of the K Street business district, halfway between the White House and Georgetown, at the intersection of K Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
• Only half a block from the Foggy Bottom / George Washington University Metrorail station and 3 blocks from The Kennedy Center and Dupont Circle
• Less than a five minute walk from George Washington University, the IMF, and the World Bank
• A convenient 10-minute drive from Reagan National Airport

Pricing
Efficiency Suite - $139 per night
Corporate Suite - $159 per night
Deluxe Penthouse - $179 per night

Please call (202) 872-1680 or (800) 424-9671 and ask for and ask for the Munn-Batkins Wedding Block (Group # 551462) to ensure the blocked rate.

***THIS ROOM BLOCK IS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR GUESTS THAT WISH TO SPEND THE WEEKEND IN DC.***

THE LAST DAY THIS ROOM BLOCK IS AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONS IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 6TH.

214 Days - Fleurs and Centerpiece Planning

So now that V-Day has passed, I will be getting in touch with local florists to discuss options for bouquets, centerpieces, and other decor dealies. I was playing on The Knot today and found some images show the direction I am going in for the centerpieces. (Over there! -->)

Each table will be different with recycled green glass carafes, decanters, bottles, and vases holding a few large blooms in reds, pinks, and peachy oranges. I plan on getting a bunch of small bud vases and adding gold leaf detailing to them to add some depth to the tables.

So that's what I am thinking for centerpieces. If a florist can accomplish this under budget, then woot! I'll sign on the dotted line. If it can't be done, then I guess that is what seven attendants and lots of helpers are for, right?! Everyone has been willing to help out on our wedding day, so we can always go the DIY route and order wholesale flowers. I know we can do it; I have some pretty fabulous and artistic friends. Given all the fabulousness, I am kinda hoping it doesn't come down to the DIY route. I want to relax and have fun with my friends and family the morning of our wedding, not run around worrying about fleurs. I have big plans for a dance party, sing along in the bridal suite with my lady loves. ;-)