Yes! But not in the traditional sense. On Friday night, we would love to invite everyone to hangout with us at the Drury Plaza and enjoy a free kickback dinner/enjoy food from the full kitchen bar. We will begin around 5:30 in the lobby.

There is ample parking for the conservatory located at the Palm Lot. Please note that guests will only be able to access the ceremony space from the South East entrance located on Aida Place. https://comozooconservatory.org/visitors/directions-parking/

We ask that guests do not enter the Sunken Garden until 6:45 to allow the couple to take a few photos in the space. After 6:45 guests can file in on both sides of the pool. Please disperse yourselves as evenly as possible, so everyone has a chance to see the ceremony. :) The ceremony will begin around 7:00 PM and will end around 7:30 - 7:45 PM.

After the ceremony has ended, guests will be encouraged to follow signs to the Ordway Bonsai Gardens for the reception. Cocktail hour will last from around 7:45 to 8:30 PM. During this time heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.

We will be providing heavy hors d'oeuvres and dessert, but not a full meal. We would encourage you to eat an early dinner before the ceremony, and, if you are a hotel guest, take part in the free kickback dinner provided by the Drury.

We will be providing one glass of wine, on us (drink tickets will be passed out), and there will be a full cash bar for the remainder of the evening.

We have worked with our caterer to ensure none of our food will be prepared with real butter for dairy allergies, and any other option that comes with cheese will be a la carte. For our gluten sensitive friends, there will be corn tortillas on the quesadillas provided. We will not be serving anything with shellfish/fish, and we will have coconut free dessert options. We are working to ensure everything will be properly labeled so you can enjoy every bite. :)