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Maria & Anthony

Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Amherst, NY

Maria & Anthony

Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Amherst, NY

GENERAL Q&A

WHAT DATE/TIME IS THE WEDDING?

The Wedding is on Saturday, June 20th 2026 at 4:00pm

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR THE CEREMONY?

Please arrive by 4:00pm on Saturday, June 20th 2026. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to find parking, walk to the ceromony location, and settle in. Parking is complimentary and free to all of our wedding guests.

WHERE IS THE WEDDING CEREMONY AND THE RECEPTION?

The ceremony and the reception are both located at Banchetti by Rizzo's. The address is 550 North French Road Amherst, NY 14228. The Ceremony is located in the Gazebo in the backyard of Banchetti Rizzo's by the Grove and the reception is located inside of Banchetti Rizzo's in the Michael Angelo Ballroom.

WILL THE CEREMONY, COCKTAIL HOUR, AND RECEPTION TAKE PLACE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?

The ceremony will take place outdoors at the gazebo in the back of Banchetti Rizzo's by the grove. However, if we are blessed with rain showers, then the ceremony may be moved indoors. Cocktail hour and reception will take place indoors in the Michael Angelo Ballroom.

CAN I TAKE PICTURES DURING THE CEREMONY TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

We are opting for an "unplugged ceremony." We kindly ask our guests to keep your phones on silent in your pockets or bags and enjoy the moment with your eyes instead of your screens. We will be sharing photos of the ceremony with all of our guests at a later date. ***PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR PHONE OUT DURING THE CEREMONY. WE REPEAT. DO NOT RUIN OUR VERY EXPENSIVE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS/VIDEOS.""" You will break our hearts if you do this. Also please be mindful and respectful to our Photographer and videographer as we want them to capture our special moments. Thank You in advance.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

The dress code is semi-formal. Please kindly avoid creams, off whites, and white as the bride will be wearing this color scheme. FYI the Bridal party will be wearing Tahiti purple and Metallic Satin Lilac Dresses.

WHAT IS YOUR WEDDING HASHTAG?

#FOREVERSICALOCO

WHEN WILL THE RECEPTION END?

The reception will end promptly at 11:00pm with a beautiful exit by the happy couple.

WILL THERE BE AN AFTER PARTY?

After Partying the night away with all of you, the happy couple will be having a private after party for 2 to reminisce and reflect on their happy day together.

IS SMOKING ALLOWED AT THE VENUE?

We ask our guests to please refrain from smoking during our wedding ceremony and photos. Smoking is allowed outside of Banchetti Rizzo's building by the doors and the sliding doors

WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?

There will be 5 hours of open bar and a champagne toast for the head table. The bar will be closed during dinner.

WHATS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Please Contact the happy couple at their mobile cell phones. call or text. Maria at (716) 804-1411 or Anthony: (716) 550-0394

REGISTRY

THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY PHYSICAL GIFTS ON THE REGISTRY. ARE THERE ANY PHYSICAL GIFTS THE HAPPY COUPLE WOULD LIKE AS PRESENTS?

WE LIVED TOGETHER FOR QUITE AWHILE, WITH ALL OUR POTS AND PANS, AND AS WE DONT NEED HOMELY GIFTS, WE'VE GOT ANOTHER PLAN! WE KNOW IT'S NOT TRADITIONAL, AND NOT THE WAY ITS DONE, BUT RATHER THAN A WEDDING LIST, WE'D LOVE A BIT OF SUN! SO IF YOU'D LIKE TO GIVE A GIFT AND SEND US ON OUR WAY, A DONATION TO OUR HONEYMOON, WOULD REALLY MAKE OUR DAY!

CAN WE SEND YOU CASH VIA VENMO OR CHECK?

YES! You can send either Maria or Anthony cash via Venmo or check. Maria's venmo is @Maria-Christine-4. Anthony's venmo is @Anthony-SicurellaIII. If writing a check, please make check payable to either "Maria LoCicero" or "Anthony Sicurella."

RSVPS/INVITATIONS/PLUS ONES

IS MY SAVE THE DATE MAGNETIC?

YES! Your save the date is magnetic. Please enjoy viewing the save-the-date from your refridgerator or other magnetic surface while waiting for our big day.

WHEN DO I NEED TO RSVP BY?

Please RSVP by the date listed on your invitation at the "RSVP" tab on our website.

HOW DO I RSVP?

The happy couple will only be accepting electronic RSVP's. Please RSVP here on our wedding website on the "RSVP" tab.

CAN I HAVE A PLUS ONE?

We are so excited to celebrate with our nearest and dearest! As we have a strict capacity at our venue, we can only accommodate the number of people listed on your specific invitation. Thank You for understanding!

HOW MANY GUESTS AM I ALLOWED TO BRING?

Your Invitation will specify the total number of people that are invited (including YOU). For example, if your invitation states "1" person, then only YOU are invited. If your invitation states "2" people, then you may bring 1 guest as long as you RSVP by the due date for both of you. Please note that ONLY your wedding invitations will specify the number of seats reserved in your honor (including you). Your save the date will not include this information.

CAN I BRING MY KIDS?

This is an adult ceremony/reception only. Your invitation will specify the total number of people that are invited (including YOU). As we have a strict capacity at our venue, we can only accommodate the number of people listed on your specific invitation. Thank You for Understanding!

IS MY SAVE-THE-DATE ALSO THE WEDDING INVITATION? I CAN'T FIND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVITED ON MY SAVE-THE-DATE.

NO. the save-the-date and the wedding invitations are not the same thing. The Save-the-date is a friendly reminder heads up on the date and location of the wedding. The actual wedding invitations will list the number of seats we reserved in your honor. Please note that due to limited capacity at our wedding venue, not everyone will receivea plus one for the wedding.

AT THE END OF THE RSVP QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE WEBSITE, THE RSVP FORM IS ASKING FOR MY PHONE AND EMAIL ADDRESS, DO I NEED TO PROVIDE THESE?

You can if you want to, but you do not have to provide your phone number and email address at the end of the RSVP form. If you do not want to provide your phone number and email address at the end of the RSVP form, please uncheck "send me a confirmation." and the system should not prompt you for your phone number and email address.