Sydney & Will
September 13, 2025 • Minneapolis, MN
133 Days To Go!
Sydney & Will
September 13, 2025 • Minneapolis, MN
133 Days To Go!
FAQs
Hotel Block Full?
Please reach out to Sydney or Will, and we can try and get more rooms added! Unfortunately, hotels have a limit on how many rooms we can block, so it may be sold out. If they are full, feel free to book the same hotels outside of the room block or we have listed a variety of other hotels in the area that we recommend! Any hotel in Downtown Minneapolis should be within 10 minutes of the venue.
How Do I RSVP?
When you receive your formal invitation, please RSVP online by clicking on the RSVP tab on our website. You will be able to RSVP for everyone on your invitation. After completing the prompts, make sure you select "send RSVP". If there are any issues, please reach out to us!
When Do I Need to RSVP By?
Please RSVP by Friday, August 22nd.
What Happens If I Don't RSVP By The Date Provided?
If we do not receive an RSVP back by August 22nd, you will be marked as a "No" as we are required to provide a total guest count for dinner to the venue in a timely manner.
Can I have Plus One or Date?
Due to limited venue capacity, we are unable to accommodate additional guests at our wedding. Guests and/or plus ones who are invited will be listed specifically on your invitation & in the RSVP form!
Are Kids Invited?
Please support us in making this a children-free wedding. Our hope is that you'll take this opportunity to join us for a date night out and have some fun! Your RSVP page will specifically state how many seats are reserved for your family or party.
What's the Dress Code?
Semi-Formal attire. Please avoid wearing Denim, Jeans, and/or Shorts.
Any length dress is acceptable, please avoid casual sundresses. Ties are not required. Jackets/Suit Coats are preferred.
Will There Be Transportation Provided?
Yes, transportation will be provided between The Renaissance Depot, Embassy Suites & Nicollet Island. Any other locations will require an Uber or Lyft, which are very easy to get in the Twin Cities!
Pre-Ceremony:
Embassy Suites Departs: 3:45pm
Renaissance Depot Departs: 4:05pm.
Post-Reception:
9:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:45pm.
This is also listed at the bottom of our website homepage for easy reference.
What Time Should I arrive to the Venue?
Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the ceremony. We will be starting promptly at 4:30pm, and would like everyone comfortable in seats by that time.
Can I park at the venue?
Yes! There is plenty of free parking at Nicollet Island Pavilion. You can park overnight, cars must be picked up by 10am Sunday, September 14.
Will This be an Indoor or Outdoor Event?
It will be a little bit of both! Our ceremony will be in a shaded spot outside overlooking the Mississippi River. If weather is an issue, the show will go on under a tent outside on the river. Cocktail hour will be under this tent, and the reception indoors!
Can I buy the Bride and/or Groom a drink?
Please refrain from bringing outside alcohol to our wedding, it is prohibited by the venue (even unopened). Good news for you, we will have a fully open bar! Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, NA drinks & soda all night long.
I CAN'T WAIT TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE CEREMONY SPACE AND THE BRIDE WALKING DOWN THE AISLE, IS THAT OKAY?
We are incredibly excited that you're looking forward to our special day as much as we are! However, please refrain from taking pictures while Sydney is walking down the aisle and during the ceremony. We have hired a professional photographer to take beautiful pictures and will be able to share them with you when we get them!
I've never been to a Jewish wedding before, what can I expect?
We are excited to be joining in an inter-faith marriage, and share lots of different traditions! We understand that a lot of our guests have not experienced Jewish rituals, so much of this will be new to them. Luckily, our officiant, Mark, is a wonderful speaker and teacher! He will guide everyone through the rituals Syd & Will have chosen to include on their wedding day.
A few pieces of Jewish weddings that will include guest participation:
The Hora
The hora is a traditional dance performed at Jewish weddings where the newlyweds are lifted into the air while their family and friends dance in circles around them to the song Hava Nagila. During the hora, the couple each holds one end of a handkerchief or napkin to signify their union.
See a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtP3jiXEAjw
Mazel Tov!
If you want to congratulate the bride & groom, you can say Mazel Tov (Mah-zell Tuh-v), which means congrats! It is often shouted when the bride & groom kiss, but is appropriate for any congratulatory moment.