Yes! They will be around for the ceremony and the cocktail hour.
The doors will open 15 minutes before the ceremony, at 5:15 p.m., so try to arrive as close to that time as possible to find a seat, get settled, and mingle with your seat neighbors.
We made the very tough decision to allow only the wedding party and family members to bring their children; it will be included on the invitations. Our celebration will have a child-friendly portion with an "adults-only" portion towards the end. We will provide child care on-site so the parents can still have a good time!
Semi-Formal/Cocktail. Here's a guide to help! https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained#toc-cocktail
TBD
No, for personal reasons, Ben & Mandy will keep their family last names.