So we just happened to schedule our wedding during the last weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival. What is this fun-sounding event, you ask? Well, the Cherry Blossom Festival is only the BEST* seasonal tourist attraction in DC (*Source: April). During early Spring, the Japanese cherry trees, uh, blossom into the prettiest* little pink and white flowers you've ever seen (*Source: April). We recommend you take advantage of being in town for this beautiful event and take a walk around the tidal basin, which is lined with blossoming cherry trees. You can even rent a paddle boat and float betwens the trees. Also, over the course of the two official weeks of the festival, there are many, many festivities held to honor this annual renewal. For example, on the morning of our wedding, there will be a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House. And here you thought you might have to entertain yourselves that day! Nope! We've taken care of that, too (and by we, we mean the wonderful city in which we reside). But hey, we planned it that way! (And by we, we mean April.)
In all seriousness, early April (the month) in DC is absolutely beautiful, mostly due to the cherry blossoms. If you haven't seen them in all their glory before, please head downtown and see what all the hype is about. I promise you won't regret it! (Just be prepared to share the experience with thousands of your closest friends.)
Check out the National Cherry Blossom Festival website for more information, including a detailed schedule of various events, such as the parade, walking/biking tours and other entertainment. As always, if you have any questions, we'd be happy to help.
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