Are children invited?
No, due to budget and space we are not allowing guests to bring their children. Enjoy your kid free evening. 🙂
Can we bring our own alcohol?
No, due to their liquor license there is no outside alcohol permitted. You will be asked to leave if you bring alcohol onto the property. If outside alcohol is brought onto the property (this includes parking lot) my wedding will be shut down.
Is it a full bar?
Yes, they have a full bar stocked. Guests are responsible for purchasing their own drinks.
What kind of music will be playing?
A variety, the first hour will be clean versions. After the first hour the music will shift to non edited music which may not be for everyone.
What kind of food will be provided?
For the cocktail hour there will be charcuterie boards with an assortment of fruits, veggies, nuts cheese etc.
For dinner we are doing pasta. A choice of Alfredo or red sauce. A choice of veggie, chicken or beef can be added to your pasta. Salad and garlic bread on the side.
What time does the ceremony start?
The ceremony will start promptly at 5:15p.m and guests must be seated by 5:00p.m. If you arrive after 5:00 you will be asked to wait outside until after the ceremony is over.
What time does the reception start?
After the ceremony the wedding party will go take pictures for approximately one hour. Guests are invited to enjoy cocktail hour during this time.
Parking
Parking is limited and we recommend carpooling if possible. Complete parking information can be found on the venue website: https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/parking
RSVP
Please understand if you do not RSVP you will not be permitted to stay. Also please do not bring extra guests, only those we accounted for will be allowed to join us.
Can I take pictures?
Please be mindful and respectful of our photographers. Let them do their job, do not block their view. During the ceremony do not stand up or leave your seat, or go in to the aisle etc.
We appreciate you wanting to take pictures but we’d rather you be present in the moment. 🙂