We kindly request formal attire. Dress shirts and pants are absolutely acceptable. Please no jeans.

Since the ceremony is outside, we do recommend light and airy dress clothes. Reception indoors to follow.

Ceremony starts promptly at 4:30 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time in order to ensure being seated.

Plenty of parking is available out front of the venue location.

While we love our little ones, our wedding will be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.

Unfortunately, we have a strict guest list to stay on budget. Our celebration is strictly RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your wedding invitation.

A hotel block has been made at: Hilton Garden Inn-Solomons 13100 Dowell Road Dowell, Maryland 20629 Check In: 6/21/24-6/23/24 Reservations must be made by May 21, 2024. To make reservations, please either call 410-326-0303 and reference the Ritter/Prate Wedding and Special Code PRW1 or online at: www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcasogi-hilton-garden-inn-solomons -Select Dates, checking in 6/21/24-6/23/24 -Click Special Rate -Group Gode: PRW1 A closer hotel can be found at the Inn at Leonardtown located at 41655 Park Ave Leonardtown, MD 20650, however, a room block could not be made. This is first come first serve.

Unfortunately, the hotel does not accommodate shuttle bus transportation.

We kindly request RSVP responses to be provided by May 1st, 2024. RSVPs can be provided via phone/text or via our website.

After the wedding ceremony, we will be serving light hors d'oeuvres accompanied by an open bar. We invite you to toast to our nuptials with a curated selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.

Dinner will be served buffet style at the reception with a number of selections. Vegetarian/vegan options will also be available.

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. If it is your wish to bless us with a gift, we would greatly appreciate a contribution to our honeymoon fund. A small registry can be found at Crate and Barrel and Target.

Greg and Erika are always accessible via phone/text up until the day of the wedding. For day of inquiries, please reach out to either Angela Prate (Bride Contact) or Brenda Ritter (Groom Contact).