Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?
The ceremony will be taking place at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish also known at IHM. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is located at 4701 Weldin Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803
The reception will follow after the ceremony and will be taking place at Mendenhall Inn located at 323 Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, PA 19357. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 in the atrium of the Grand Ballroom
What time should I arrive at the church?
Please arrive anywhere from 20-30 minutes early to the church!
Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
YES! We have a hotel block reserved with Mendenhall Inn where the reception will be! Please call as soon as possible to book your room before they are fully booked! Their contact information is as follows:
(610) 388-1181
https://www.mendenhallinn.com
What will the weather be like this time of year?
The average temperature in September for a typical day ranges from a high of 80°F to a low of 58°F . Some would describe it as pleasantly warm, slightly humid but cool.
What should I wear? Is there a dress code?
We ask that you wear semi-formal attire such as a cocktail-length dress or dressy separates for women and a suit and tie for men. Ladies please avoid wearing white, ivory, or cream, as they are saved for the bride to feel special on her day.
I am traveling from out of town, where is the closest airport?
The closest airport is the Philadelphia International Airport which is located at, 8500 Essington Ave Philadelphia, PA 19153
The airport is approximately 35 minutes from the hotel block & reception.
There is a newer airport that just opened “New Castle Airport” They are located at 151 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
This airport is approximately 22 minutes from the hotel and reception. Although this airport is closer and may seem more convenient, please check their official webpage for their flight routes, and what days they fly. https://www.aveloair.com/destinations
Can I bring my kids?
Although we love your children, we regretfully cannot accommodate them at the venue due to limited seating and age restrictions. We hope you are able to join us anyway and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and family!
Can I bring a plus one?
We are so excited to share the wedding day with friends and family! Due to our space capacity, we will only be able to accommodate those addressed specifically on the invitation.
Can we take pictures or is this an unplugged event?
We ask that phones be put away at the church to avoid all disruption & distraction. But don’t worry, we will have a photographer capturing every moment!
At the reception please feel free to take all the pictures or videos you wish as long as you share them! :) Please share any pictures on Facebook or Instagram with our wedding hashtag: #ItsTallyTime
Drinks? What’s the deal?
Drinks are on us, as long as you’re on the dance floor!
What’s next?
Please respond by the RSVP deadline, so we can have a final head count! You will receive your invite via mail but we ask you use the QR code or link listed in the invite to RSVP!
If you have any questions we did not answer, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!! We are so thankful for all of you and we can not wait to share this special day for us, with you all!