In just one day, a wedding produces about the same emissions that 4-5 people would in an entire year! We didn't want to contribute to that level of waste, so we are opting for as many eco-friendly options as possible! We appreciate you helping to save our planet :)
There is a block at the Graduate Hotel! This is the first hotel the bride- and groom-to-be stayed at and they are so excited to go back for such an exciting occasion. Check the Travel page for all hotel and travel options.
There will be a shuttle from The Graduate Hotel to and from the venue for the main event and the after-party! Please note in your RSVP if you will be staying at our hotel. If you will be staying elsewhere, please plan to be at The Graduate in time for the shuttles to depart or let us know if you will be using your own transportation. We want to ensure everyone's safety on all ends of our celebration. If you feel strongly about walking or taking an Uber, Uber and Lyft are plentiful in the area, as are parking garages near the venue. The venue is a 15-22 min walk depending on which hotel you're at.
The entire wedding event will be outdoors. The Ceremony will be held in the garden. Both Cocktail Hour and Reception will be held outdoors in a tented area. In the event of rain, the ceremony will also be held in the tented area. As this is a garden, here is a warning to our high-heel-wearing friends. There is a gravel walkway that will lead you to the ceremony seating. The Cocktail Hour and Reception will also be on a brick floor. We do have sandals for you to change into :)
Garden Cocktail Attire: Ladies, think winery/garden attire (pastels, florals, any length you want). Also, we're not against dresses with a white base as long as there is floral pattern. Guys, think slacks and button-downs, blazers or casual suits. No ties necessary. Go with your heart. Please note the ceremony is in a garden so you will be walking on grass/gravel. Please plan accordingly for your shoes. We will also provide sandals for the dance floor!
We know about all of your allergies, so all dishes have been curated to accommodate our vegan/vegetarian and shellfish/nut-allergy besties. Please also add your allergies/dietary restrictions to the RSVP questions so we can make sure we haven't missed anything!
We LOVE your kiddos, but we ask that this remain an Adults-Only event. We hope you understand, and we look forward to hanging with them soon :)
We are trying to save paper! Please RSVP on this website by 8/20/2024. You will also choose your menu items for the reception, alongside some other important details for the weekend, so be sure to fill the questions out completely :)
We selected pieces that we would want to have forever. Since we don't have a house yet and Sami doesn't want a bridal shower, these are the main items we can use in our apartment now. Please note, our main registry is through Zola (Crate and Barrel), but we also have a few pieces from William Sonoma. Unfortunately, we cannot directly link the WS registry to this site, so you can copy-paste the link below to buy directly from that registry. https://www.williams-sonoma.com/registry/wrsnfkgbj8/registry-list.html