Jenna & Anthony

August 9, 2025 • Utica, MI
96 Days To Go!

Jenna & Anthony

August 9, 2025 • Utica, MI
96 Days To Go!

Q & A

Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

Both the wedding ceremony and reception will be held indoors.

Is there parking available at the venue?

There will be parking available at both the ceremony and reception. You may park in either the front or back lot of the reception hall. Shelby Gardens has a staircase entrance at both the front and back of the building; however, there is also an elevator entrance available in the back of the building.

Is there a dress code?

We ask that guests follow a semi-formal to formal dress code for the event, as we would love to see our family and friends join us in dressing up for the evening!

What if I cannot make the event?

You will be missed! Please RSVP accordingly on either the provided RSVP card or the wedding website to ensure that we receive a proper guest count.

What time is the wedding?

Our wedding ceremony begins at 2:00pm at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. A reception will follow at 5:30pm-11:30pm at Shelby Gardens Banquet Center.

Can I bring a guest?

If "Guest" is listed on your invite or online RSVP, then yes! Otherwise, we have decided to keep the wedding limited to close friends and family. Thank you for your understanding!

When should we arrive at the event?

We ask that all guests arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the 2:00pm ceremony. This ensures time to park and be seated before the ceremony begins. The reception will begin at 5:30pm.

Are children allowed at the event?

Although we would love to celebrate with everyone, we have decided to limit our wedding to adults only. We apologize that we cannot accommodate everyone, and we appreciate your understanding!

Will there be hotel rooms available for the event?

Yes! Please refer to the "travel" tab at the top of our wedding website for further information.

Will there be an open bar?

Yes! Please enjoy drinks on us all night long. We do ask that you please drink responsibly.

How do I RSVP?

You may choose to either RSVP on the wedding website or through the RSVP card mailed with your invite. If you would like to RSVP on the website, please see the "RSVP" tab at the top of the website. All invited guests in your party will appear when you type your name. Please click either "attending" or "declining" for each guest in your party. The physical RSVP card will allow you to write your names and check if you will be in attendance. Please send physical RSVP cards back to the provided address as soon as possible. Thank you!

Is the venue handicap accessible?

Yes! Both our ceremony venue and reception venue are handicap accessible. There are ramps and handicap doors at both venues. In order to enter through the handicap door and use the elevator at Shelby Gardens, you must park and enter in the back of the event center.