Which airport should I fly into?
There are 3 Commercial Airports within a reasonable driving distance of the wedding venue. Pittsburgh International Airport is the largest airport of the three, about an 84 mile drive from the wedding venue (approx. 1 hour, 48 minutes). Arnold Palmer Airport is a small regional airport in Latrobe, PA and is about a 32 mile drive from the wedding venue (approx. 47 minutes). Morgantown Municipal Airport is a small regional airport in Morgantown, WV and is about a 41 mile drive from the wedding venue (approx. 53 minutes).
Do I need to rent a car?
The short answer is yes. Uber and Lyft are not widely available in this area because it is very rural. There are some ground transportation options from the airports to Fallingwater, so you could use that as an option for multiple parties arriving at different times to avoid everyone having to rent a car.
Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?
We have not reserved blocks of rooms at any hotels, because traditional hotels are not widely available near our venue. We have include some suggestions for places to stay on the "Travel" page of this website.
Is the wedding venue wheelchair accessible?
The venue is in the woods and has some outdoor walking involved. There is no elevator inside the wedding venue, but there are multiple entrances on each level.
Accommodations can be made easily with the help of the venue. Please contact us and we will help you facilitate any of these requests with the venue.
Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be outdoors in the woods. There is a backup space indoors in case of inclement weather, but we really hope not to use it. There is a short walk through the woods to get to the ceremony space and it is unpaved, so high heels are not recommended as they will just sink into the grass. The reception space is in a barn struture that is not climate controlled, but should stay nice and dry even if there is rain.
What is the weather like in the area?
Temperatures are very unpredictable in the fall and can range from the low 50s to high 70s with cooler mornings and nights. Pack lots of layers and maybe even a light blanket to bring to the venue if you are a person who tends to feel cold. We are not allowed to use heaters in the reception area of the venue, but there is a climate controlled area available on the main floor to warm up if needed.
What is the dress code for your wedding?
We would really love for you to wear what you feel comfortable in. The only caveat is that we will be taking lots of photos and you will likely be included in them, so wear something you don't mind seeing in photos for years to come! The only specific suggestions we have are to bring lots of layers because late September in the mountains can be cold in the morning, hot in the afternoon and cold again at night. We also recommend no high heels because we will be walking in grass for a short distance from the ceremony space to the reception space and you will sink into the ground. This is not the wedding to go full-glam unless that is your thing!
Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?
Yes, we will ask you on your RSVP card/response what those restrictions are and provide that information to our caterer.
Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?
We understand how expensive it can be to travel for a destination wedding, especially one in such a rural area, and your presence is truly the best present we could ask for! Gifts are not expected at all, but if you would like to give a gift there is a "Registry" page on this website. You can bring physical gifts to the venue, or have them shipped to our home if you are interested in that. Please don't feel obligated!
Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?
Absolutely, yes! Please share them with us as well! We simply ask that you do not get in the way of our wedding photographer and if they ask you to move out of their way to please be respectful.
I have more questions about your wedding, who can I contact?
Please feel free to contact us directly. We are happy to help and have a lot of knowledge of the area. If you don't have our cell phone numbers or email addresses, please ask one of our parents and they will share it with you.