Attire is formal (black-tie optional). Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits, formal cocktail dresses/jumpsuits, and dressy separates. You're welcome to be creative (as long as you look good doing it)! Be advised that October in Upstate NY can be a bit chilly, especially at night. It may be worth bringing an extra layer if you get cold easily!
We're hosting the ceremony outdoors and the reception in a tent. We will have heaters if the night is cold, but still recommend an extra layer in case of cool weather during the ceremony/cocktail hour. Historic temperatures for October 4 vary from mid-50's to mid-70's. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be in the gardens, where there is a mix of grass and gravel paths. We recommend wearing shoes that you are comfortable wearing in grass.
We will have a shuttle running from the Hotel Ithaca (located on the Ithaca Commons) and from the Courtyard Ithaca Airport Hotel (located adjacent to Ithaca Airport) to bring guests to and from the wedding. There is also parking available at the venue, as well as ubers and taxis available in the area. However, if you are getting to the venue on your own, we encourage you to give sufficient time to get to the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
Alex and Meghan are prioritizing immediate family and members of the wedding party for rooms at the John Joseph Inn. In the event those rooms are not filled, we will open up reservations to all guests. We have reserved a block of rooms for guests to book at the Hotel Ithaca and provide a list of other recommended lodging options under “Travel & Accommodations”.
While we adore your children, this will be an adult-only wedding (exception for infants under 6 months). The names of all invited guests are included on your RSVP. Due to the capacity of our venue, we are only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation. Thank you for understanding!
Yes! All guests are invited to a welcome event on Friday evening (October 3rd) - drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Yes, of course! Feel free to text, call or email us (mth.ajv@gmail.com), but please double check our website before reaching out as we plan to publish frequent updates on plans.
Great question! We'll be sorting this out via a family joust - check back closer to the date.