Please arrive at St. Patrick's Historic Church between 2:30 and 2:45 pm to allow ample time for parking and getting seated before the procession begins at 3 pm.

We kindly ask that phones and cameras are put away during our wedding ceremony.

Yes, there will be free parking at the zoo for all guests in the main lot. There is an approximate 5 minute walk from the lot to the Malawi Center. There will be golf carts available to help transport guests from the parking lot to the Malawi Center before and after the reception.

Our dress code is black tie optional. Please note that, weather permitting, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy our cocktail hour outside so please dress accordingly. The ceremony and reception will otherwise be indoor.

To ensure we can accommodate all guests comfortably within the venue's capacity, we ask that only invited guests attend our wedding festivities. You'll find the details about your party size, including whether it includes a plus one, on your invitation.

We have chosen to make our special day an adults-only celebration to ensure all guests, especially parents, can fully immerse themselves in the joy of the celebration!

Yes, please refer to the "travel" tab above for a link to our hotel block at the Hilton Garden Inn. The deadline to reserve in our block is 9/24/25.