"Cocktail black tie optional" means that while a full black tie outfit (tuxedo for men, floor-length gown for women) is not required, guests should still dress formally, essentially allowing for a slightly less formal option like a cocktail dress or a dark suit with a tie, leaning towards a more elegant cocktail attire than a casual outfit.

We are not hosting an official welcome party but we look forward to greeting our out of town guests at the Beaufort Hotel lobby bar on Friday night!

Due to capacity limits at our ceremony and reception venue, the only children at our wedding are those in the wedding party and immediate family.