We're glad you asked! A Ukrainian (American) wedding has all the hallmarks of an American wedding, with additional traditions around spiritual union, family presentations, food, and dancing. The ceremony will be a sung Ukrainian Catholic ceremony—expect 45 minutes to an hour—and will be fully in Ukrainian.
Our wedding reception is semi-formal / black-tie optional. Women are welcome to wear mid- or floor-length dresses, and men are welcome to wear dark suits.
Our ceremony will take place from 2-3pm. Please arrive between 1:30-1:45pm for enough time to find church seating. Our cocktail hour will start at 6pm, and our reception will go from 7pm-12am. Please arrive anytime after 6pm for cocktail hour!
Our wedding ceremony will end at 3pm, and our cocktail hour starts at 6pm. In between, you're welcome to take some personal time to rest, explore Parma's Ukrainian Village, or head downtown for a quick tour of Cleveland (we would suggest visiting Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, which is under 20 minutes from the venue)
There is plenty of (free) parking at each venue. However, if you are planning to drink at the reception, we ask that you please take the hotel shuttle or get a ride home.
While weather can vary in early fall, expect a high of 62° and a low of 45° in the evenings. All events will primarily be held indoors, though the reception venue will have a patio area.
To give all our guests the opportunity to celebrate without having to worry about little eyes and ears, our wedding is adults-only. Thank you!