Wedding Journal

If you're coming all the way to D.C., you have to go out and see the sights.

We've put together a guide to some of our favorite places in D.C., including must-visit places of interest and spots that have particular significance to us. We hope you'll find it useful!

The City Guide at washingtonpost.com also offers a helpful listing of events going on in the D.C. area the weekend of our wedding: April 28 | April 29 | April 30

Also, if you're staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Arlington, we're putting together a map of amenities near the hotel, including restaurants and Metro stations.

If you have any questions about getting around D.C. or general tourist tips, send us an e-mail -- us [at] robandaly [dot] com -- or just leave a comment here!

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One month and counting until the big day! It's coming up so fast!

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My wedding dress finally arrived just before I left for work on Friday. Excited, I signed for the package with a messy scrawl of a signature and rushed into my bedroom to try on the dress. It was actually nicer than I remebered it -- I guess being the first one to wear it (rather than the hundredth to try on the store's sample dress) makes a big difference. There are some minor alterations that will be needed -- tighten up the shoulder straps, bustle up the train -- but otherwise, it fits pretty well. I walked around the apartment while wearing it. The train is kind of fun -- though it proved remarkably adept at pointing out my housekeeping deficiencies, collecting any stray bit of dust or hair on the bathroom floor.

But just having the dress hanging in the doorway of my closet all day Friday and Saturday has served as a tangible reminder that -- wow -- this wedding thing is actually happening, and soon. And while the dress fits now, it would probably fit even better if I actually commit to that whole "working out" / "eating well" plan I'd intended to start back in August. Best laid plans and such...

I made a quick appointment with the David's Bridal in Springfield for alterations. With any luck, they'll be done as promised on April 19. Ten days before the wedding is cutting things a little close, but hopefully (::knock on wood::) everything will work out as planned.

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