Well you know what they say, if you're not 15 minutes early, you're late! Due to the time constraints for the ceremony, we must start our ceremony exactly at 5pm. We are therefore asking everyone to please be in their seats by 4:45pm. Our coordinators will be closing the gates to the courtyard at 4:55pm. If you are not there in time, you will unfortunately have to wait outside until the ceremony is over.

No. Because weddings have become an incredibly lucrative business whose sole purpose seems to just drain you of your entire savings, investment portfolio, and coffee can money, we are not allowing "plus ones." The only way we will allow anyone to add a "plus one" is if you were to make a $5000 non-refundable donation to the Freeman/Elder wedding fund AND submit a 7500 word essay as to why you should be allowed a "plus one." Please expect 250 days for a review of your proposal before a final decision is made.

Yes. If I [Josh] am opting out of jeans for my wedding, no one else gets to wear jeans. For men, please wear your suits with or without a tie and dress shoes. For the ladies, formal or cocktail dresses and comfortable flats or heels. Other acceptable clothing options are authentic Roman togas with olive leaf crown, Irish tartan suits with kilts, full plate mail armor, or traditional Italian Renaissance doublets and leggings.

For all of you folks coming in from out of town, it can still be quite toasty warm during the day, with it cooling down at night. Last year, East Mesa/Apache Junction had a low of 48 with a high of 77. But who knows for this year. We all know meteorologists are like politicians; they can fail 100% of the time and still keep their job.

Unfortunately no. However, if you do have an infant (1y.o. or younger) that is too young for a baby sitter, they would be ok to bring. We would ask that you sit toward the back during the ceremony if you have to get up to attend to the little nugget. Accommodations will need to be made for all of the younglings not invited.

It's a little column "a" and a little column "b." We will be covering basic wine and beer options for the full cocktail hour and two hours of the reception. From there, it will turn into a cash bar. While it is an "open bar," premium beer, wine, cider and hard alcohol options will be available for purchase. There will also be champagne during the toast along with sparkling cider for our non-drinkers and younger cousins. We will also have two special guest bartenders during cocktail hour, so be on the lookout for a photo opportunity with them!