Black Tie Optional. A black-tie optional dress code gives guests a couple of formal options to choose from. Men are requested to wear a tuxedo or dark colored suit (black, navy, dark gray). Women can choose either a formal evening gown, a mid-length dress, or dressy separates. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

The ceremony begins promptly at 4pm so we ask that you arrive by 3:45pm so that you are seated in time for the ceremony.

Unfortunately due to venue restrictions we ask that only guests listed on the invitation are in attendance. Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

Yes! There is ample parking at the venue. If you plan to indulge at the open bar, please be safe and leave your car overnight or take advantage of provided transportation. If you leave your car overnight, the venue requires all cars to be moved by 12pm the following day

No, we highly recommend utilizing Uber or Lyft to get from your hotel to the wedding venue. Ride shares are easily accessible in the Raleigh area. You may also drive and leave your car overnight at the venue. Per venue policy, it must be picked up by 12pm the following day. There will be transportation available AFTER the reception.

Yes, we are providing transportation after the reception from The Bradford to our hotel block. The buses will depart at 10pm from the venue. Please note that Uber and Lyft will NOT be easily accessible to get from the venue back to the hotel.

Yes! We have a limited number of rooms at the Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown, which is where our transportation drop off point will be after the reception. There are many hotels in downtown. Visit the travel page to see more!

We ask you to join us in being fully present and allow our photographer to capture the day. Please plan to turn off all phones and cameras until after the ceremony. We will be happy to share our professional wedding photos at a later date!

Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outside.