The dress code is formal/cocktail! Ladies wear dresses or nice jumpsuits- Lulus has great cocktail dress options! Guys don’t need a tux but at least nice slacks and a button up shirt. A suit jacket is optional but appreciated. No jeans for everyone or white/ivory/cream/pale yellow (that includes if there's a pattern over it) for the ladies. We ask to avoid any awkward confrontations so if you're unsure about it please text Lauren! (815) 440-6453

(This only applies to womenswear- men are allowed to wear white shirts) White will not be tolerated. If it's worn AT ALL (even if it's a white background with a pattern or flowers over it), you will be cut from photos for being disrespectful to the bride on her day and will be made to wear an ugly orange t-shirt. We want everyone to be included with no stress on our day! Colors too similar to white will also not be allowed. This means cream, ivory, off-white, light beige, or pale enough colors like yellow or blue that you have to stare to figure out if it's white or not- or will look like white in photography. We understand that there's middle ground so if you're unsure please text Lauren at 815-440-6453!

Yes, there will be alcohol. There will be a limited bar of about 2 handles of vodka + mixers, one white wine, one red wine, and 4 cases each of Busch light and Coors to share among everyone, but you are absolutely able to bring your own if you're worried about it and we can store it behind the bar/in coolers. All we ask is that you stay respectful and don't destroy any property because we are liable. But this is a celebration so party and let loose!

Yes, for most of the wedding. We have many littles that we adore and some are included in the wedding so we feel it would be unfair to not include others. That being said- we do prefer littles to be taken back to their sleeping arrangements by 9:30 - 9:45pm so the adults can party freely without obligations, worry, or the littles seeing some adult dancing they shouldn't. Plus, with a ton of drunken adults, we don't want kids accidentally falling into the pool unsupervised. If you're comfortable with them staying, that's fine but you are responsible for them.

Yes and No. There will be about a 2-3 minute designated period when both bride and groom are up at the front for people to get in all the pictures they want. After that, only the photographer/videographer/content creator are going to be documenting for the rest of the ceremony. Please don't be rude and ruin an otherwise perfect photo. We want you to be present and joyful in the moment- we promise we will share the professional photos and it will look awkward if you're the only one caught breaking the rule.

Unless specifically stated on your individual invitation, the answer is unfortunately, no. This is a very intimate setting with our closest family and friends due to our limited budget. We also wish to be perfectly comfortable during this time and don't want to spend our most special day with strangers. We hope you understand and still have a great time!

Our venue, The Magnolia Mansion, has *some* accommodations on site that we are using for the bridal party and the immediate family (mainly those who are helping set up and break down). However, Williamsburg is 12 minutes away and has a ton of hotels, shopping centers, and other things to do there. Unfortunately, we cannot create a hotel block with everyone so spread out so look in advance! There's also an airbnb within 10 miles that holds 10ish people that we are looking into as well.

Depending on if you drive or fly to Richmond/Providence Forge, you can take your own car, a rental car, or an uber/lyft. It's important to keep in mind that there will be drinking on the wedding day, so that might come into play on how you choose to get around. Do what is best for you. This applies mainly for the people who might choose not to stay on the venue property. Check if your hotel offers transportation and with family members so you can carpool to save money. We're sorry our own transportation is not in budget for us, even though we're having a micro-wedding.