Friday, August 24th, at 4:00pm sharp. The venue is located at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Upon entering the park, you will see signs directing you to the proper location. The venue does not have an exact address. Please input "Sweetwater Creek State Park Group Shelter" in your GPS for the most accurate location. The venue is in Lithia Springs, NOT in Stockbridge. Here is the nearest address for reference: 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Fio turns 26 in September, meaning she will no longer be on her parents' health insurance. A pre-September wedding ensures Fio will have Jay's good health insurance. Furthermore, an August wedding coincides with over half of Fio's bridal party's university break schedules. Jay's best man is also coincidentally coming back from overseas for a break in August. Fio is not pregnant.
We kindly ask that guests only bring the individuals listed on their invitation. If a plus-one was included, you’ll see their name there! Our venue has limited space, and keeping to our guest list helps us celebrate with those closest to us. Thank you for understanding!
Our dress code is semi-formal with a "garden attire" theme. Think florals, pastels, earth tones, flowy dresses, light-colored suits, and wedged or kitten heels. We do not want everyone in the same color. Because part of the venue is outdoors in a state park area, we recommend avoiding stilettos and dresses that drag on the floor, as the ground can get uneven and dirty. We kindly ask that guests avoid neon, white, and black (But white dress shirts and/or black slacks are fine, boys! We just don't want all-white or all-black outfits).
No — there will not be a Catholic nor Baptist ceremony occurring. Jay and Fio are not religious and will not be partaking in a religious ceremony. This non-religious wedding will focus on love, commitment, and partnership. It’ll include an Opening, Readings/Personal Stories, Declaration of Intent, Vows & Ring Exchange, and a Pronouncement, all centered on human connection rather than deity. Jay and Fio believe in a higher power/a God. They also strongly believe in love, respect, and helping others. Jay and Fio do not believe that practicing religion is required to live a righteous life. They ask that you kindly respect their decision of having a non-religious ceremony & that you maintain a judgement-free headspace at the wedding. Fio’s lifelong family friend will be officiating the wedding in both English & Spanish.
We love your little ones, but our wedding will be an adults-only celebration. The only children attending will be the few immediate family members we’ve personally invited. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The venue has 60 parking spots available, and we’re expecting around 120 guests, so parking will be limited. We strongly recommend carpooling or using Uber/Lyft if possible. If you plan to drive, on-site parking is available for $10 per car.
Arrival time is strict. Please be seated by 3:45 PM. The doors will close and lock at 4:00 PM sharp, and late arrivals will not be permitted in.
Unfortunately, you will miss the ceremony. We strongly recommend taking a half day or full day off to ensure you can make it on time. The ceremony will start promptly at 4:00pm. If you show up at 4:01pm, you will not be allowed to enter - no exceptions. Please aim to be seated no later than 3:45pm. Since we have many guests traveling to Georgia for the wedding, a disclaimer is necessary: if the GPS says your destination is 20 minutes away at 2:30pm, it'll be 45 minutes away as soon as it hits 3:00pm. Please plan on heading to the venue no later than 3:00pm, because Atlanta traffic WILL get you!
Yes. We request no phones, photos, or videos during the ceremony so everyone can be fully present with us.
Absolutely—after the ceremony. Our 20-minute ceremony will be phone-free; we do not want guests' cell phones visible in any of the professional pictures or videos. Once it’s over, feel free to record, post, and celebrate online. Use our hashtag #RichInLove so we can see your posts!
Both the ceremony and reception are indoors in the same building, complete with AC. It will likely still feel warm outside, so bringing a handheld fan is a good idea.
Our reception wraps up at 9:30 PM.
We’ll have an open-ish bar featuring two signature cocktails—one tequila-based and one rum-based. We'll have a limited wine stash for those who don't drink hard liquor. A champagne toast will also be provided for everyone. Water and lemonade will be served as well. You may also bring your own alcohol if you’d like! Please ensure you have a designated driver if you are drinking as we are STRONGLY against drinking and driving.
Yes! There will be a cocktail hour between the ceremony and reception & a full dinner will be available.
We’ve got you! Text Fio (678-559-8267) and/or Jay (425-900-7184) with any dietary needs or restrictions, and we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.
Just click on the “Registry” tab at the top of the website for all the details.
No—please leave your furry (or scaly) friends at home.
No, we will not be providing reimbursement for childcare or travel expenses.
We’ll be curating the playlist ourselves, so we kindly ask that guests do not make song requests to the DJ. Don’t worry—we’ve got a great mix planned!
Yes! We know our families come from very different worlds, so we’re keeping things simple and welcoming for everyone. The ceremony and announcements will be done in clear, easy-to-follow English, and we’ll have plenty of bilingual family members around to help if anyone needs clarification. The most important language of the day is celebration, and we promise everyone will feel included.