Amanda and Dexter have worked hard on a limited and intentional guest list. Unfortunately, you may not bring a plus one unless specifically outlined in your invitation. In addition to this, your plus one must match the individual listed on your wedding invitation. You may not replace your plus ones with individuals of your choice. If for any reason the plus one that was included on your invitation cannot make it, please RSVP for yourself only. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
At this time, Amanda and Dexter have opted not to allow children at the wedding or reception. As much as they love your little ones, this will be an adult only event. Please make arrangements to obtain a sitter in advance. Please respect these wishes and refrain from asking for exceptions for your children as we simply will not be able to accommodate. If you cannot obtain a sitter, we kindly ask that you respectfully decline the invitation in your RSVP.
This will be a formal event where formal attire will be required. Please no jeans, t-shirts, or tennis shoes. There is ONE bride and ONE bride only; please refrain from wearing white or colors that closely resemble white. If you have to ask, please choose a different color. While this is a formal event, please bring items such as a change of shoes if this will help you be comfortable throughout the evening.
The wedding and reception will be held indoors at the same venue.
We know this is an exciting time for all of us. Pictures are welcomed during the ceremony as well as the other events. We ask that you turn your flash off during the ceremony to ensure our photographer/videographer are able to capture the event without interruptions.
Invitations will be sent out no later than February 2024. Out of state guests will receive their invitations by mail, while local family/friends will receive their invitations by hand. While we wish we could invite everyone who desires to come, the reality is that we cannot. Please refrain from promoting or sharing your invitation with others as there is a chance that they may not receive an invitation. Please also remember, plus ones are limited to those who specifically have one identified on their wedding invitation. You may NOT add or change your plus one. A strict guest list will be monitored at the door with security in place.
The ceremony and reception will be held in the same location in Mechanicsville, VA. You will not have to travel between events. Once you arrive, you will remain in/at the same building the entire time. There is free parking available at the venue.
There will be free on-site parking at the venue. You may drive/carpool with friends/family. Please ensure that you identify a SAFE designated driver to and from the venue.
There will be a cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony where various h'orderves will be served. Following cocktail hour, guests will transition back inside to the reception where a buffet style dinner will be served. Please note that this is an evening event and food will not be served until 6pm at the earliest. Please take care of yourselves and ensure that you eat breakfast or lunch beforehand if needed. No food will be served in advance of the designated times.
An open bar will be provided and available to all guests of drinking age. Please ensure that you drink responsibly and consider tipping our bartenders. Please note that if you do not have cash for tips, digital tipping options will be available through apps such as Zelle, Cashapp, and/or Venmo. Drink at your own risk.
Dex and Amanda certainly welcome all gifts/blessings on their special day. You may find their honeymoon fund under the registry tab of this website. There will be a card box available on site. If you're human and forget either of these options, Amanda and Dexter will have their digital giving options posted.
Amanda and Dexter will not be hosting overnight guests during their wedding weekend. If you are in town early and we are home, you are free to visit however, they cannot accommodate overnight guests. Please also note that Amanda and Dexter will be lodging at the main hotel option offered to guests on the website which means they will not physically be home from Friday-Sunday.
We have identified 2 hotel options under the travel tab of this website. Please note that there are room blocks at the first hotel option under that tab and Amanda and Dex will be lodging at that location. Please note that we strongly recommend choosing from the preferred hotels listed under the travel tab as we do not want you to risk being in an unsafe hotel location if you are not familiar with the Richmond area. If you do not wish to stay overnight, please plan responsibly in consideration of your commute and alcohol intake.
RSVPs are due no later than March 1st, 2024. Please note that you MUST RSVP online through the website. Word of mouth RSVPs are NOT acceptable and will NOT be counted in our final list. If you have difficulty with navigating our online RSVP system, please contact our wedding planner immediately for assistance. Under NO circumstances will additional RSVPs be counted/accepted after March 1st, 2024. Please prioritize formally accepting or declining the RSVP. If you do not respond to the RSVP by March 1st, 2024, we will respectfully assume that you have declined your invite and your name will not be included on the finalized guest list. Thank you in advance for your consideration and understanding.
Adulting is hard and life happens along the way. Amanda and Dexter understand if something comes up and you can no longer attend the wedding. They promise to still love you and not take it personally. If you for whatever reason can no longer make the event, Amanda and Dexter ask that you IMMEDIATELY notify them so that they can make necessary adjustments regarding costs/finances.
You are welcome to have your own afterparty in your own room. Amanda and Dexter will be enjoying their night alone and will see you all in the morning!