Be early. Be fabulous. But please, don't be late. The ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. sharp...like, we-will-literally-be-walking-down-the-aisle sharp. Guest arrival time is 2:30, and that’s your golden window to grab a seat, whisper about everyone’s outfits, and get settled. The shuttle from the hotel will get you there on time... so you can relax, ride, and vibe your way to the venue - no sneaky entrances (we will absolutely see you trying to sneak in behind the flower girl), and no dramatic late arrivals (unless you're holding a boom box over your head… then maybe).
We’re calling it “dressy casual” - basically, look nice, but don’t suffer - we want you to feel comfortable in whatever you are wearing so you can celebrate with us as long as possible PSA: No white. No ivory. No "oops I didn’t know this was off-white" either. That shade is reserved for one unhinged bride only. Unsure? Text Chelsea. She can be there for outfit consultations. :)
Ceremony is planned to be outdoors, but if the weather pulls a fast one, we’ll take it inside. Rain or shine, we’re still getting married and you’re still getting snacks. :)
Yes, everything’s at The Winerie. No venue hopping, no awkward carpool convos, no getting lost - just good vibes in one place all night.
Cry. Then text Chelsea or Josh and let us know as soon as possible. Especially if you already RSVP’d and the deadline has passed. It helps us not buy dinner for ghosts.
We’re rolling out the welcome mat at Kalahari Resorts Sandusky. There’s a water park, but you’re not required to slide into our wedding weekend… unless you want to. Then by all means, please do! There are several other hotels in the area as well, listed on the "travel" tab!
Yes! We’ve secured a block of rooms, but Kalahari is very popular (shocking, we know), and as much as we’d like to believe our wedding is the main event of the weekend… it’s not! :( So... we were limited to the amount of rooms that we could 100% guarantee, even if Kalahari otherwise sell out their rooms. As long as they don't sell out, our block will stay open and booking - but please book by 9/17/25 to snag a spot in our block - otherwise, you may end up at a last-minute motel with questionable stains and zero waterslides.
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) is your best bet - about an hour drive away. Perfect amount of time to mentally prepare for seeing people. If you’re flying in and want to explore, go for it! Most people will be traveling in too, so we don't have a dedicated family member or friend that can pick you up!
You bet. Due to management tent and ownership changes at The Winerie, our food is changing. We are in the process of figuring it out, though. We promise it’s not just cheese cubes and hope. We will have a vegetarian option on lock. Other needs? Let us know so we can feed you something other than side-salad-sadness and bread.
Nope. The Winerie is very serious about their no-outside-booze policy. Even if it’s “just in your car” or “for emergencies.” Your emergency flask will have to sit this one out.
Here are the most important ones! • No one under the age of 21 can consume alcoholic beverages. • Amended from invite: shots are no longer banned. • No outside alcoholic beverages on venue grounds. • No controlled substances, dangerous drugs, or narcotics (including marijuana due to Ohio Liquor Permit Laws). ••• If violated, any parties involved will be removed by venue staff, and we dont want to see you go! ••• The Winerie will shut down the reception if any disturbances are not corrected immediately, so let’s keep it classy.
Oh yes. Cocktail hour and the reception are fully stocked. Come thirsty (and maybe eat the snacks during cocktail hour before you start).
Yes! We love your little ones and they’re welcome to join the celebration. That said, our big day will include adult beverages, enthusiastic dance moves, and a party vibe best enjoyed with a bit of grown-up freedom - if your kiddos are coming along, please just keep an eye on them throughout the evening! During the ceremony, if your tiny guest(s) needs to wiggle, giggle, or let out a little energy, please quietly step away and return when they’re ready to keep the peace. That said… if you’ve been looking for an excuse to dress up, sip something bubbly, and enjoy a night without diaper bags or snack negotiations, consider this your official permission slip. We fully support a kid-free night out—you’ve earned it!
Yes - if your invite didn’t specifically say “guest,” or have your plus one's name already listed - just check in with us before RSVPing so we can make it official. If you know people at the wedding and your date is just there to eat and leave, we’d love if you flew solo. But if you’d be stuck awkwardly drinking wine in a corner without them, we got you - bring your boo, your BFF, or that new Hinge match. Just make sure we have their name on your RSVP!
We’ve been building a home for a while now, and we’re not in desperate need of anything other than the dishwasher we've been saving for! If you would like to gift something, we have a honeymoon fund (two options actually: Venmo = no fees, card option = a few bucks in fees), as well as some activities for our honeymoon listed on our "Registry" tab. Also, we're (especially Chelsea) suckers for cards. Like, hoarder-level. So if nothing else, write us a sweet note - we’ll treasure it (and probably cry over it later).
Absolutely not. If you show up and bring your best dance moves, and we’ll feel like the luckiest couple ever.
If you would like to, absolutely! Our front porch loves surprise packages.
We get it—we take approximately 33 photos of our cat Fenix pretty much daily. But during the ceremony, we’re going as “unplugged" as possible. Here’s why: We hired amazing pros, and we'd prefer to see your wonderful faces in our photos, not your tech. :) So please power down and enjoy the mushy stuff with us, distraction-free.
Nope (...not yet...?! If we do, we'll have it available - for now, just plan on making memories with us. And maybe text us your cute pics later.)