8:00 pm
Attire: Evening drinks in a somewhat nice hotel bar type clothes?
We're so excited to see all of you! We'll be staying at the Chase Friday evening and would love to meet up for drinks to catch up before the big day! Whether you're staying at the hotel or chose other accommodations, please consider meeting up with us Friday evening to grab a drink and say hello! *For clarity- this is not a formally arranged event. We literally mean, come hang out with us in a bar. Maybe there will be tables available? Maybe there won't? Maybe everyone will hate the bar and we'll walk down the street do a different place? Who knows!? Isn't it exciting!? Either way, just want to ensure you're aware that, while we will ply you with food and alcohol Saturday and Sunday, the drinks ain't free on Friday! ;)
3:30 pm
Attire: No formal dress code, so wear whatever makes you feel fabulous. Just remember, we'll have blackmail pictures.
3:15pm: Take a Seat! The ceremony will take place outdoors at the Lehmann Rose Garden gazebo. Maps will be provided in your hotel welcome bags. Please arrive early to grab a seat, as we will begin promptly at 3:30; unless the bride and groom are late, in which case, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 3:30pm: Marriage Time! Sit back and relax while Brad and Elise do the work. Feel free to cry and shout things like "You're doing great!" 4:00pm: Get Your Garden On! The gardens will be open for all guests to enjoy from 4p-5p while we get fancy pictures taken. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this time, and plan your "must sees" as the entire grounds can't be covered in 60min. Please note there will not be a cocktail hour, however refreshments can be purchased at cafes on the grounds. 5:00pm: Autobots, ROLL OUT! A trolley will arrive at the Main Entrance to transport everyone to the reception. We'll run a few loops, so don't worry about getting left behind. If you do, there's always Uber!
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Attire: Whatever you wore to the ceremony... unless you want a costume change? In which case, go on with your bad self!
**Hop over to the FAQs page to view the menu!** The reception will be cocktail style with an open bar. The trolley will begin to drop off guests shortly after 5. Passed wine will be available as you arrive, with the full bar opening at 5:30. Food will be set out around the venue for you to enjoy from 5:30 - 7:30 as you chat and mingle. No assigned tables, no choosing fish vs. steak 4 months in advance. Think of it as one big appetizer sampler. The venue has both indoor and outdoor space, so plan accordingly based on the weather. (jackets, shawls, etc.) A quick word on cocktail receptions: Since the idea is to mingle, seating will be available for only about 2/3 of the total guests at any one time. Please be considerate and yield seats to our silver foxes, folks in uncomfortable shoes, and anyone named Elise.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Your very best "sitting in the grass and playing lawn games" clothes.
Wasn't it fun last night to drink fancy drinks, eat tiny versions of fancy food and pretend we were civilized people!? Indeed! But now it's Sunday and we're back to real life - where we drink beer from cans, eat hot dogs and wear wrinkled clothing and comfortable shoes. Please join us at Tower Grove Park for a super casual BBQ. We'll probably be making hot dogs and maybe hamburgers? There will be some sort of beer, and probably kickball. Feel free to BYO...whatever! Wanna bring along some veggie burgers and a bocce ball set? You should definitely do that. We know many of you will be checking out of the hotel and catching flights on Sunday, but we hope you can join us for a little while to wind down, take in some sunshine and slow conversation, and say goodbye properly. Come at 11, or anytime after. Elise and Brad will be there all day! Unless it rains. If it rains, we're cancelling the BBQ and everyone can sleep in. So, cross your fingers for sun? :)