FAQs

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What should I wear to the wedding?

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Celebrate with us in style! We invite our guests to lean into Black Tie Optional attire with a colorful twist. Floor-length dresses and suits with ties are perfect, especially in bright summer hues and fun fabrics. You bring the color; we’ll bring the party! The Terrain: On Friday, our Welcome Party is on grass. On Saturday, our ceremony and cocktails are on grass, with dinner and dancing to follow on the tent's wooden floor. Choose your footwear accordingly.

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Where are the wedding events?

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The Welcome Party (Friday, August 28) and Wedding Ceremony & Reception (Saturday, August 29) will take place at the Clifton Inn, located at 1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911​.

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How should we get to the weekend events?

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Shuttle service will be provided for Friday and Saturday events from our room block hotels (The Draftsman and Fairfield Inn & Suites) to the Clifton Inn. Visit the Travel page for pick-up and departure details.

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Is parking available at the Clifton Inn?

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On-site parking is extremely limited. We strongly encourage guests to take advantage of the hotel shuttles whenever possible. If driving is necessary, please plan to use a rideshare service.

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What is the best way to see the rest of Charlottesville?

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Our block hotels are within walking distance of the Downtown Mall and UVA. For wineries or Monticello, we recommend the Cville Hop On Tour or a quick Uber. Just a heads up: rideshares are easy to find downtown but unreliable for return trips from the countryside late at night.

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Where should we stay?

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We’ve reserved room blocks at The Draftsman and Fairfield Inn & Suites in Charlottesville. For more details, visit the Travel page.

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What’s the best way to get to Charlottesville?

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You can fly into Charlottesville (CHO), Richmond (RIC), or DC (IAD/DCA). Amtrak also offers direct service right into downtown. Please visit our Travel page for airport drive times and hotel proximity.

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What's the history of the Clifton Inn?

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(Was anyone else wondering?! Just us? Okay.) It dates back to around 1799 and was originally built as a private residence for Martha Jefferson Randolph and her husband. Over the years, the property has served as everything from a family home to a gathering place for notable guests. Today, it’s a thoughtfully restored historic estate and the setting for all of our wedding festivities.