11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Appropriate church attire
In accordance with our religion, the Sacrament of Marriage will take place during the Catholic Mass. Please dress appropriately and arrive early to your seats. Following the ceremony and signature of the marriage license, guests will have time to explore downtown Wake Forest before cocktail hour begins at 2:00pm at the reception venue.
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Black-Tie: Wear tasteful, fall-colored floor-length gowns or formal cocktail dresses. For men, please wear black or darker-toned tuxes with black neckties or bowties. If you do not own a gown or tux, please wear a formal suit or floor-length dress.
- Reception Schedule - 2:00pm - Cocktail hour begins at the Historic Wakefield Barn 3:00pm - Cocktail hour ends; transition upstairs for dinner 3:15pm - Introductions 3:20pm - First Dance; couple's speeches, blessing 3:30pm - Dinner Service begins 4:30pm - Dinner concludes; speeches/toasts 4:45pm - Cake cutting/desserts 5:15pm - Dance floor opens *Bouquet Toss 8:55pm - Bride and Groom Send-off 9:00pm - Event ends