Sydney & Carter

Sydney and Carter

September 20, 2024 • Raleigh, NC
Sydney & Carter

Sydney and Carter

September 20, 2024 • Raleigh, NC

Q + A

Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

The ceremony will take place outdoors on a grass lawn and the reception will take place indoors in an air conditioned barn-- both will occur at Walnut Hill in Raleigh. The address is 1804 Carl Williamson Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Will I get a plus one?

All names of those invited to the wedding will be stated on the invite sent to you!

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/ festive cocktail attire. The theme is fall garden party so think florals, patterns, jewel tones, floor-length dresses, a suit and tie or a sports coat. No jeans please!

Will transportation be provided to and from the hotel to the wedding venue?

Yes! White Horse Transportation will be picking up guests from the Hampton Inn & Suites on wedding day starting at 3:30 PM. There will be two 14 passenger vans. The last "run" will drop guests off at the venue by 4:45 PM.

Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

The ceremony will be taking place outdoors. We recommend flat-soled shoes or wedges to avoid sinking into the grass. Cocktail hour will also be outdoors and partially covered with ceiling fans. The reception will be held indoors.

What time should I arrive?

Help us get the party started as scheduled! We recommend that you arrive 30-45 minutes before the start of the ceremony to make sure everyone is seated on time. The ceremony starts at 5 PM sharp!

Where should guests park? Is parking free?

There is free parking on the premise! A large gravel parking lot will be available to all guests. There will be a golf cart driven by the venue's manager available from the parking lot to the ceremony site for those guests in need of assistance.

Is the venue handicap accessible?

Yes, the venue is handicap accesible! However, the ceremony space consists of grass and gravel, so the bride has spoken with the venue to make accommodations for that space. Per Walnut Hill: Walnut Hill strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. Walnut Hill has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that the venue is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that accessibility efforts assist all users and every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence.

What happens after the ceremony?

After the ceremony, the wedding party will be taking pictures nearby for about an hour. Guests can head straight to the reception hall's side patio for cocktail hour. Passed appetizers will be served and the bar will be open.

Will dinner be served at the reception? What kind of food? Will there be any vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or special diet options?

Yes, dinner will be served at the reception. A seating chart will be displayed on the side patio with an assigned table for each guest. There will be gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options available and noted on the dish names at the buffet table.

Do you have a registry?

We are so thankful you will be joining us for this celebration of our love. While gifts are not expected, we have registered for a few items and the link to our wedding registry can be found under the registry tab on this website!