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Cate & Alec

Saturday, February 28, 2026 • Cincinnati, OH

Cate & Alec

Saturday, February 28, 2026 • Cincinnati, OH

Q + A

Is There Anything Planned for The Night Before?

If you will be in town Friday night and would like to get the party started early, feel feel to join everyone at The Renaissance's Hotel Bar on the first floor starting at 9:30 pm.

Can I Bring a Guest?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests. Due to limited capacity, we can only allow the people named on your invitation. If a plus one has been given to you, your invitation will be addressed as "Your Name & Guest." We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you!

Are Children Invited?

With the exception of our flower girls, we ask that our wedding ceremony and reception remain adults only. We love your little ones, but hope you can treat our wedding day as a date night or weekend getaway. Thank you for understanding.

What is the Dress Code?

Our dress code is black tie optional. Women should wear midi or floor length dresses. Men should wear a suit and tie or tux. Please no whites, creams, ivories, champagnes, or colors traditionally reserved for the bride.

What Time Should I Arrive?

Please arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony start time to find parking and your seat prior to the wedding processional. Head to the reception following the ceremony for cocktail hour. If there is a little time prior to the start of cocktail hour, please feel free to get a drink at the hotel bar.

What Will Parking Be Like?

For our ceremony, there is street parking in front of the church or ample parking in their parking lot. For our reception, parking is valet only. The fee for valet parking is $25 per car for the event and $48 per car for overnight. Parking garages near the reception include: The Westin parking garage: 424 Vine St; Scripps parking garage: 100 E 3rd St; Fountain Square parking garage: 520 Vine St.

What Can I Do Before the Festivities Begin?

Please check out our "Things to Do" tab on our website for bars, restaurants, and activities to occupy you before the ceremony.

When Should I RSVP By?

Please RSVP by Sunday January 25th, 2026.