The ceremony will start promptly at 5pm, so you are encouraged to arrive before then or bring some binoculars to watch from a distance if you plan on arriving late.

The dress code is "cocktail." This means you have the chance to dress up without having to go above and beyond! For ladies, this means a nice dress or suit that could possibly be described as "elegant." For gentleman, consider slacks and a button up or a more casual suit. Please keep in mind that this is an evening, outdoors wedding in late September, so it may be chilly. You may want to consider dressing in layers or bringing a light jacket.

Because this is a garden wedding, we encourage our guests to play with that theme and incorporate florals into their attire! Our wedding party will be wearing an array of fall colors (burgundy, burnt orange, various greens, etc.) and guests are more than welcome to include those colors in their attire, as well! Otherwise, we ask guests to avoid all-white clothing.

Yes! The whole night will take place at Avon Gardens. Once the ceremony is over, guests will make their way over to the reception area. The whole evening will be outdoors.

Avon Gardens has alternative options if the weather ends up being less than ideal.

Yes! There may be some walking involved (getting from the ceremony to the reception, touring the gardens, etc.), but Avon Gardens will have golf carts provided to transport guests if needed.

Avon Gardens has a large parking lot that guests can park in that's a short walk to the ceremony/reception.

The wedding timeline is subject to change, but here is a rough outline of what the evening will look like: 5:00-5:20pm - Guests are seated 5:30pm - Ceremony vows 6:00-6:45pm - Family and bridal party photos photos. Cocktail hour for guests (activities and drinks will be provided) 7:00 - Bridal party announced into pavilion 7:15 - Cake cutting 7:30 - Dinner and toasts 8:15 - First dance 8:20-9:45pm - Dancing, partying, and celebrating! 10:00 - Bride and Groom send-off

Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and a coffee bar will be provided during cocktail hour and throughout the reception. Light snacks will be available to guests until the buffet-style dinner.

Reach out to the bride or groom via text, call, or email as soon as possible and we will do our best to accommodate.

Yes! There will be a small selection of drinks to choose from along with a bartender to serve drinks. The bar will be open as long as there is still alcohol to choose from. Please note that there will be a limited amount of alcohol, so drink responsibly and be mindful of other guest's desires to drink, as well. The bar will also have soda and water for individuals who are not able/do not want to drink.

No. A professional photographer has been hired and disposable cameras will be placed at tables during the reception, but no phones should be out during the ceremony. Please take the time to enjoy the moment and be fully present.

Unfortunately, because we are having a more intimate wedding, that means we're limited to the number of guests we can invite. Unless your invite explicitly stated a plus one or guest, you will not be able to bring additional people. We would love to invite every person we know and love, but there are restrictions in place keeping us from doing so.

You can RSVP on the website or by contacting the bride or groom.

Please RSVP by August 1st! If you do not RSVP by then, bring a lawn chair and a sandwich.