Important note: All guests are invited to the rehearsal dinner party on Oct 10 at 5:30 pm and the wedding ceremony on Oct 11 at 3:30 pm. The RSVP will include both events and the option for the livestream. Thank you for visiting our wedding website!

Amaris & Michael

October 10–11, 2025 • Lynchburg, VA
151 Days To Go!

Important note: All guests are invited to the rehearsal dinner party on Oct 10 at 5:30 pm and the wedding ceremony on Oct 11 at 3:30 pm. The RSVP will include both events and the option for the livestream. Thank you for visiting our wedding website!

Amaris & Michael

October 10–11, 2025 • Lynchburg, VA
151 Days To Go!

Is everyone invited to the rehearsal dinner party

Everyone is invited to both the rehearsal dinner party 5:30-8:30 pm on Oct 10, 2025 and the wedding ceremony/reception 3:30-9:30 pm on Oct 11, 2025.

Will the wedding be live streamed for those who are not able to attend?

Yes. The wedding will be livestreamed on Facebook and there will also be a recording on the platform. You will not need a Facebook account to watch the video link, but you will not be able to write any comments. Please RSVP for the live stream option after declining the first two RSVP questions for the rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony.

How do I RSVP?

We request that you please RSVP for the rehearsal dinner party and wedding ceremony through this website. If you are having issues RSVPing on the website, then please email michaelchuck15@yahoo.com with the number of guests attending each event. Please include "Wedding RSVP" in the subject title of the email.

For those that want to watch the wedding, how and when will the video link be sent out?

The video link will be sent out via text message, email, or Facebook Messenger depending on the answer in the RSVP section for the video link. The video link will be sent out about a week before the wedding on Oct 3, 2025.

Is there a deadline to RSVP?

We ask that you please RSVP by September 1, 2025. However, guests are more than welcome to attend the wedding events even if you do not RSVP by that time! We have extra capacity, and are only requesting RSVPs for ordering enough food and for picking a good floor plan. However we plan to order extra food and have extra seating just in case.

Can I bring plus one(s)?

Yes and yes! The event spaces are generous. Please indicated your guest on the RSVP so that we accommodate everyone with food and beverages.

What is the dress code for rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony?

Please dress comfortable for the rehearsal dinner and semi-formal for the wedding ceremony.

Will all events be indoors?

The rehearsal dinner party, wedding ceremony, and reception will all be indoors. There is a less than a minute walk outside between the wedding venue and reception venue as the two venues are not connected inside. Average daily temperatures in Lynchburg include a 68 degrees high and 48 degrees low with a 15% of rainfall on any given day.

How will the food be served, will there be vegetarian options, will there be alcohol?

It will be a self-serve banquet (buffet style) for both the rehearsal dinner party and wedding reception. Dinner and desserts will be ready for the rehearsal dinner party at 5:30. Dinner for the wedding reception will start around 5:00 pm and desserts around 7:00 pm. Both events will have vegetarian options. Alcohol will be available for the rehearsal dinner party only. The wedding venue and reception area restricts consumption of alcohol.

Will there be open seating or assigned seating?

It will be open seating for all events and please feel free to move around. Both the rehearsal dinner party and wedding reception will have tables that seat eight comfortably.

Will there be childcare?

There will not be any caretakers, but we plan to have dedicated rooms inside during the wedding ceremony and reception for babies to be comforted by their caregivers. There is a small grass area enclosed outside the reception area where children can let off some excess energy!

Will photography be allowed?

Yes. Please feel free to take pictures anytime and the venue has no restrictions with photography. However, please be mindful of any flash photography or photography that blocks other view during the ceremony or special moments during the reception. If you would like to share any photo, please fell free to email them to michaelchuck15@yahoo.com.

What is the wedding itinerary/timeline?

Wedding Ceremony 3:30-4:30 Group Photo 4:30-4:40 Dinner 5:00-6:30 Cake Cutting 6:30 Dessert 6:45 Dancing until 9:30 A more finalized and detailed wedding itinerary/timeline will updated here by September 1st.

Where is the closest airport?

The closest airport is Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH). It is about 5 miles from the wedding/reception venue and 7 miles from the rehearsal dinner party. Please see the Travel tab for other options and more information.

Is there a registry to send gifts?

Your presence at our wedding or support from afar is the greatest gift we could ask for and the sacrifice of time and travel costs means a lot of to us! We would appreciate your prayers for our future together in lieu of gifts. If you still feel the desire to give, we have a cash gift registry on this website set up and there will be a card box at the reception for our future home purchase.

What does the rehearsal dinner venue look like and how is parking?

Please see the first picture below for what the Aviary looks like. There are 15 spots very close to the venue at 400 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA 24501. This address should bring you right to the venue. If all the parking spots are taken, please park at 301 Grove St, Lynchburg, VA 24501 and walk .1 miles to the Aviary. Please see the second and third picture for regarding overflow parking.

What does the wedding venue and reception venue look like and how is parking?

Please see the first picture with the Old Pate Chapel (wedding ceremony) on the left and Bottling Co Reception on the right. Second picture is a close up of Old Pate Chapel and third picture is the Bottling Co Reception. There is more than enough parking, and please only park next to the Bottling Co Reception for both events. Please see the fourth picture; inside the blue shape is where everyone should park. Thank you!

Who should I contact if I have any other questions or concerns?

Please contact Michael Chuck at michaelchuck15@yahoo.com with the subject "wedding question" if you have any further questions or concerns. Thank you!