Marian & Matthew

Fall 2023 • Providence, RI

Marian & Matthew

Fall 2023 • Providence, RI

1. What DATE should I RSVP by?

July 31th 2023

2. Do I really have to submit an RSVP?

Yes, please submit your RSVP in the "RSVP" tab above by July 31, 2023, to help keep us organized as we plan for our big day! We greatly appreciate your cooperation, and we truly can't wait to see you there!

3. Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail in an RSVP card?

You can only RSVP online. If you know someone who cannot RSVP online please RSVP for them! Thank you.

4. What should I do if I can’t make the wedding?

You will be dearly missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “Declined”, so that we plan accordingly. Thank you.

5. Can I bring a plus one?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate plus ones. We appreciate your understanding!

6. Are my children able to attend?

Yes they sure are! When you RSVP their names should already be on the invite! We will also have a space at the reception where they can play, watch a movie, and read books! There will be is a children’s buffet too, with dessert to follow

7. What area should I stay in to attend the wedding?

It is solely up to you! We have listed a few places to stay in the "Travel" tab above, but to mention a few: we would recommend staying in either Providence RI , Boston MA, or Newport RI. We do suggest that you stay in Providence (for obvious reasons), but Boston and Newport are great places to explore. If you are looking to have more of a city vibe stay in Providence or Boston. If you are wanting to stay more by the ocean choose Newport. However, with choosing to stay in Newport the hotels will be a lot more pricer!!

8. Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

Unfortunately, we do not have a hotel room block. Underneath the "Travel" tab we have a list of hotels, transportation, and airports in each area.

9. Why are there some hotels in the "Travel" tab listed in Boston and Newport?

Boston and Newport is about a 47 minute drive to Providence. Boston is a great place to explore if you haven't been on this part of New England. There are sooo many different restaurants, hotels, and things to do. Newport is much more of a beach town. Cute little shopping place, great little eateries, and don't forget the beach! Why not make a big trip out of our wedding..do some things for you too!

10. Where is our wedding ceremony taking place?

The Pavilion at Grace Church at 4:00pm.

11. Where is our wedding reception taking place?

Gracie's at 5pm. It is an upscale restaurant in the heart of Providence!

12. How far is the reception from the ceremony?

A five minute walk. Signage will be displayed!

13. What time should we arrive for the wedding ceremony?

We recommend that you arrive thirty minutes before the start of the ceremony. We want to make sure everyone has time to get settled in, and so that we can get the party started!!

14. Is parking available at the ceremony and reception?

On Sundays in Providence, RI parking is free! There are a lot a lot of parking lots available too, but they are not free. We will be listing many parking places so that your process is as smooth as possible! All of these places listed below are within walking distance or even right across the street from the ceremony and reception. Rhode Island Convention Center 165 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903 Washington Street (Free to Park) 121 Washington St Providence, RI 02903 Empire Street ( Free to Park) Empire St, Providence, RI 02903 Providence Place Mall (First 2 hours are Free) 1 Providence Pl Providence, RI 02903 United States Parking lot next to Derks BBQ 33 Aborn St, Providence, RI 02903

15. What is the wedding dress code?

Our wedding dress code is Semi-formal! Our wedding colors are all different shades of herbs.. As a guest pick a color that reminds your favorite type of food. Dress to impress, but don't forget that we will be boogying all night long, so bring some comfy shoes with you too! We loveee bow ties too! Oh yeah..and please don't wear white, or any light colors that look like white! 😚 Here is a link below that will provide more information! Please do not stress yourself out about wearing or even buying something over the top. Be you! https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-semi-formal

16. Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

There is no time gap between the wedding ceremony and the reception. Right after the ceremony, there will be a cocktail hour over at Gracie's. Please go and enjoy while the wedding party is having their photos taken!!

17. What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

Our wedding reception will end at 10 pm. There will not be an after-party.

18. Will we be having a buffet style, sit down, or cocktail kind of meal?

We will be offering a cocktail styles meal for the reception. At Gracie’s they will be providing different stations, and a lot of passed hors-d'oeuvres! Ooo the food will be sooo delicious!! Just you wait and see!!

19. Is there a wedding registry?

Your presence at our wedding is present enough! However, for friends and family who have expressed an interest, we’ve created an online registry in the "Registry" tab above.

20. Are you having an open bar?

We will not be having an open bar, but some drinks will be on us! You will receive 1 ticket to be redeemed at the bar.

21. Is it nessarssy for me to come to the welcome party?

YOU absolutely do not have to come to the welcome party if you do not want to! Especially if you are choosing to travel in on that Saturday! We want YOU to be well-rested, excited, and ready to dance your pants off for the wedding on Sunday!

22. Do we have to dance at the repection to get some food?

Yes. If you do not dance.YOU will not get any food. 😂