Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail in an RSVP card?

We invite you to RSVP either by mailing in the card sent with the invitation, or by going online here: https://www.theknot.com/us/ashley-pooch-and-jacob-loyd-may-2024/rsvp

What date should I RSVP by?

Please RSVP ( https://www.theknot.com/us/ashley-pooch-and-jacob-loyd-may-2024/rsvp ) by April 28, 2024.

What is the address of the ceremony and reception venue?

Both the ceremony and reception will take place at the Matthews House, which is located at: 317 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511. The Google Maps link for the Matthews House can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pud9FGXd4efgHRLm6

Where should I park?

The Matthews House has a large gravel parking lot right next to the venue. The parking lot is accessible directly from Chatham Street, and it is free for wedding guests to use. You may leave your car in the lot overnight after the wedding if needed, but please pick it up by 10 am the next morning.

Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

The ceremony will be outdoors in the Matthews House garden (if weather does not permit an outdoor ceremony, then the ceremony will be held in the ballroom). Cocktail hour will be held on the patio, and the reception will be in the ballroom.

Will there be a shuttle from the hotel to the wedding venue?

There will not be a shuttle, but the venue is an easy 15 minute drive from the hotel, with easy and free parking available in the adjacent lot.

What is the dress code for the wedding?

We ask that you wear semi-formal attire such as a cocktail-length dress or dressy separates for women and a suit and tie for men.

What is the weather like in central North Carolina in late spring?

The temperature tends to be between the upper 60s and lower 80s, and the humidity tends to be moderate to high.

Can I bring a plus one?

Coworkers of the couple are not allowed to bring a plus one, as venue space unfortunately does not accommodate this many people. Family members and other friends whose invitation envelopes are addressed to them as a couple are not permitted to bring additional plus ones (for example if Guest A and Guest B are a couple, and their invitation is addressed to both of them, they are not allowed to bring additional plus ones). Other guests are permitted to bring a plus one; however, they must RSVP for both themselves and their plus one by April 28, 2024.

Am I allowed to bring my children?

Children who reside at the address of the adult invitees are permitted to attend, but must be RSVP’d for by April 28, 2024.

What type of food will be served at the wedding?

We will be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour prior to the reception, followed by dinner with food stations with salads, mains, and sides. And, of course, there will be cake!

Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?

There are vegetarian options available for both hors d’oeuvres and dinner, and there are a few gluten-friendly options as well. A gluten-friendly cake option is also available. For other specific needs, please indicate on your RSVP and we will inquire with the catering company about what accommodations are available.

Will there be an open bar?

The bar will start open, and will transition to cash/card after a certain value in alcohol consumption.

Could you give me a link to your wedding registry?

We're looking forward to celebrating with you on our big day. Having you attend our wedding is the greatest gift of all; however, if you're looking for wedding gift ideas, we've registered here for cash funds for our honeymoon and future purchase of a house, as well as things to outfit our home: https://www.theknot.com/us/ashley-pooch-and-jacob-loyd-may-2024/registry

Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

Your presence at our wedding to celebrate with us is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, you can have it delivered to our home at 2316 Dahlgreen Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Gifts purchased through our registry should offer the option to ship to our home address automatically as the purchase is completed. We will have a wedding card box at our reception.

What is the wedding day itinerary?

The ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm, so please plan to be in your seat around 5. The ceremony should last about half an hour. Cocktail hour will be from 6-7 pm. Dinner will be served beginning around 7-7:15 pm and will last approximately. Cake cutting will be at 9 pm. The reception will end with a sparkler exit at 11 pm.

Could you suggest places to eat, drink, and see while I’m in town for the wedding?

For recommendations of things to do/see in the Raleigh/Cary area, see the “Things to Do” tab on our wedding website.

Places to eat:

-Annelore’s German Bakery is right across the street from the Matthews House, and it serves amazing pastries, both sweet and savory. The cheese pretzels and the chocolate pistachio tart are particularly good!

-Pineapple Sol in Waverly Place in Cary is home to flights galore - coffee, hot chocolate, and pancakes! As well as other breakfast and lunch items. If you like your brunch to be both delicious and aesthetically pleasing, this is the place for you!

-Pizzeria Faulisi in Cary is a small but extremely popular spot serving Neapolitan-style pizza.

-Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen in Cary is an upscale Southern cooking spot.

-Poole’s Diner is a downtown Raleigh is a legendary must-eat; famous for their double-horseshoe shaped bar and the Macaroni Au Gratin.

-Morgan Street Food Hall and Transfer Co. Food Hall in downtown Raleigh provide many options of all types of cuisine.

Places to drink:

-Trophy Brewing Co. has 3 locations in downtown Raleigh, and it also serves pizza!

-Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary has an outdoor beer garden.

-Wine Authorities Raleigh is a wine shop specializing in small, family owned wineries that grow all their own grapes. There is a tasting room as well.

-Barcelona Wine Bar in downtown Raleigh serves a huge wine selection along with some beer and cocktails, as well as tapas.

Will there be other events to attend on the wedding weekend?

We invite our out-of-town guests to join us for a drop-in social at Chatham Hill Winery in Cary from 1-3 pm on Saturday May 25. We will have light snacks available; guests will purchase their own drinks.

Address of Chatham Hill Winery: 8245 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513

Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

We are having an unplugged wedding ceremony - this means that during the ceremony, there will be no photos or videography allowed. We have a wonderful professional photographer and videographer coming to document our wedding, so there will be plenty of beautiful photos and video footage! When guests use their phones, tablets, cameras, and other devices to take photos or record a wedding ceremony, it interferes with the ability of the professionals to get the shots they need. You are welcome to take photos during cocktail hour and the reception, but please minimize the use of flash and do not get in the way of the professionals.

Can I post photos of the reception/cocktail hour on social media?

Sure! We don’t have a wedding hashtag, but feel free to share and tag us.

Will you be livestreaming your wedding?

No.

Where will wedding updates be posted?

If there are any changes or updates, we will be sure to post them on the home page of our wedding website: theknot.com/ashleypoochandjacobloyd

Who can I contact if I have more questions about the wedding?

We’ve provided a lot of answers on this page; if you have any questions other than what is addressed above, please email Ashley at ashleyspooch@gmail.com.