We can only accommodate those guests who were formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you receive a plus one it will appear on your invite. We'd like to keep our wedding intimate with our closest family and friends.
Tate House provides parking for both ceremony and reception. There is a large parking lot where you will be directed to if you choose to drive to our wedding. Be aware that Uber and Lyft are limited to non-existent in the area. Please consume alcohol responsibly to ensure your safe journey home.
If you plan to stay within the Big Canoe area, there will be Shuttles arranged for transportation to and from the Tate House for those in need from a specific location. If you are outside the Big Canoe area each guest will be responsible for their own transportation. We do recommend carpooling with family members, friends, etc. The venue is located in a more remote area, so it may be difficult to catch a ride with Uber or Lyft.
We are so excited to celebrate with you and can’t wait for an unforgettable time! An open bar with beer, wine and signature drinks will be available throughout the event for everyone to enjoy. We kindly ask that no outside food or drinks be brought onto the property, as requested by our venue. Thank you for understanding!
We have chosen to make our special day an adults-only celebration to ensure all guests, especially parents, can fully immerse themselves in the joy of the occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to join us for our big day! We can't wait to celebrate with you.
We are requesting semi-formal attire for the wedding. Our venue is classy and historical so we would like to match the setting. We suggest that men wear a suit or sport coat in any color and women wear a knee-length or longer cocktail dress or pantsuit.
No. Our ceremony will be in a climate controlled covered pavilion, the cocktail hour is both indoors and outdoors - guest preference, and the reception for dinner and dancing will be inside the formal dining area. The Tate House has beautiful grounds and buildings and we want our guests to see as much as possible. During cocktail hour, the interior of the mansion will be open and we encourage you to take a few moments to enjoy a walk through it.
Please be aware that most cellular services are spotty at limited at the venue. We have discovered that more calls will go through than texts when trying to reach someone. In addition, when leaving the venue, you will only be able to get directions after you have started driving down the road. So please be prepared so you know where you are going.