Founders Hall

Evans-Richardson Wedding

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5:30pm - 10:00pmCeremony to begin at 6:00pm Founders Hall100 North Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC, 28202United States Both the Wedding and Reception will be held at Founders Hall. We require that guests wear All BLACK.Black Tie Optional Please RSVP by December 8th, 2025, using the link on this site. Please book your room for Thursday February 5th and Friday February 6th at the Omni Charlotte Hotel by January 1st, 2026 Because we want all our guests to celebrate without reservation, we request that young children be left with a sitter. Guests are welcome to bring a +1, but we ask that you let us know and ensure that both you and the +1 RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. Don't hesitate to reach out to us prior to the wedding with questions.

Our Wedding

Hotel Block

Thursday February 5th & Friday February 6th

We strongly encourage all guests to book using our hotel block to ensure convenient access to the wedding. <a href="https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/charlotte/evans-richardson-wedding-room-block" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book using this link</a>. Omni Charlotte Hotel$209 / nightBook by January 1st, 2026(704) 377-0400132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 The Omni is connected to our wedding venue, Founders Hall. A hotel block has been reserved at the Omni Charlotte Hotel for Thursday February 5th and Friday February 6th. There is a group rate of $209 per night (+tax, fees, etc.). When booking, ensure you book as part of the Evans-Richardson Wedding. Rooms must be booked by January 1, 2026. There is a fee to park, no matter where you park in uptown Charlotte. The Omni's parking deck is typically $48 per night. The entrance to the Hotel and it's parking deck are on Trade St near the west corner of Trade St and N College St intersection. The Omni is part of the Bank of America Retail Plaza, and is connected to the wedding venue, which means it's a short indoor walk from your room to where the ceremony and reception will be held. In addition, there are restaurants, coffee options, and a Walgreens in the same indoor space. To get from The Omni to Founders Hall head down the escalator or elevator from the hotel's lobby. When facing Starbucks head right towards the stairs. Doors leading to a courtyard will be on your left. Head past them, up the stairs, and over the skywalk. Follow the corridor until you reach Founders Hall.

Rideshare & Dropoff

If you're being dropped off at the venue by a rideshare or other means, access the venue using entrance on the corner of the E Trade St and N College St intersection. "Founders Hall" is displayed above the entrance. The entrance is at the north corner of the intersection beside Cicchetti, and leads directly to escalators that will take you up to the venue.

Parking

Both the ceremony and reception will be held at Founders Hall on Friday February 6th.Day of complimentary parking is in the Bank of America Parking Garage: 100 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202 N College St is one way, and the garage is on the right between BLT Steak and Rooster's Woodfired Kitchen. The entrance to the venue is on the 6th floor of the parking deck. Continue past the elevators, through the Bank of America Corporate Center, and across the Skywalk to reach Founders Hall. Parking Validation will be offered during the reception. This DOES NOT cover overnight parking.

Accommodations, Parking, & Travel

We require that guests wear All BLACK.

Black Tie Optional

We hope this is a simple request that can easily be accommodated.

What do we mean by "All Black"

Every garment worn should be black: shirt, dress, pants, shoes, etc. Accent colors and patterns are fine as long as they are subtle. Our guidance is, if you have to ask, "is this black" don't wear it. Below are some examples of what we think Are and Are Not All Black.

All Black

Not All Black

Attire

Hors d'oeuvre

Miniature Baked Brie En Croutewith raspberry preserves Ahi tuna Tartarefinely chopped sushi grade tuna tossed withcucumber, sesame seeds, scallionsand a ponzu dressingserved in a wonton cup Roasted Fingerling Potatoeswith crème fraiche, chives and applewood~smokedbacon

Drinks

During the reception we'll offer an open bar of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer, spirts, and wine until 10:00pm. Water, Tea, and other beverages will also be available.

Dinner

Vidalia Onion Crab Souffléjumbo lump crab meat gently baked and served withbenne seed wafers Cruditéfresh vegetables with parmesan~peppercorn dip Lexington Style Barbecuedry rubbed pork shoulder slow cooked for fourteen hours over hickory wood, seasoned with apple cider vinegar and spices with a variety of sauces to include: tomato, vinegar, and mustard. served with biscuits, assorted rolls and cornbread muffins baked with asiago cheese &amp; jalapeno peppers Homemade Coleslawfreshly shredded cabbages and carrots, tossed in vinegar Penne Pastatossed in your selection of a pesto parmesan cream sauce with roasted bell peppers and charred zucchini or a vodka tomato cream Sauce.served with fresh shaved asiago, savory focaccia, and breadsticks.

Dessert

In addition to cake we'll offer the following: Salted Caramel Cheesecake Miniature Apple Cider Donutsdipped in brown butter and tossed in cinnamon sugar. Spiced Oatmeal Cream Cookiehouse~made oatmeal cookie filled with spiced cream cheese buttercream