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December 31, 2024
Valley View, Texas
#GoingtotheChappell TaylorMadeForMe

Charlotte & Taylor

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What is the dress code?

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We'd love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day. Our dress code calls for formal elegance: ladies, think floor-length gowns, and gentlemen, a suit and tie or a sharp sports coat. Sorry, no jeans allowed! Embrace the New Year's Eve spirit with a touch of glam—glitter, sequins, and all things dazzling are welcomed! (note: our bridesmaids will be wearing champagne and groomsmen will be in blue suits).

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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony and reception will both take place indoors.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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We are so excited to celebrate this day with our nearest and dearest. Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate guests formally named on your invitation. Thank you for understanding!

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Are children allowed at the wedding?

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We love your little ones! However, we have decided to keep our wedding an adults-only event. We encourage you to use this evening as a date night!

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What time should I arrive at the wedding?

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The ceremony starts promptly at 5pm. Please arrive as early as 4:30pm to park, grab a coffee (or tea) at the coffee cart outside the chapel to enjoy during the ceremony, and find a seat.

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Where are the ceremony and reception taking place?

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The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be held on-site at the venue and everything will be indoors.

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Is there parking available at the venue?

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Yes, there is a large parking lot with plenty of spaces for everyone.

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How Does Seating Work?

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The ceremony will feature open pew seating, so feel free to sit wherever you like. However, please note that the front row pews are reserved for close family and the wedding party. For the reception, a seating chart will be provided to help you find your designated table and seat. Our ushers will be available to assist you!

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes, please see the "Travel" section of our website for hotel block information and recommendations. Please note: our venue is a bit tucked away, so we chose the nearest hotels possible.

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Can we park our car at the venue overnight?

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Yes, you can leave your car parked at the venue overnight until 9am 1/1/25.

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When should I RSVP by?

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November 12th.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! Beer, wine, champagne, and specialty cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic beverages are on us! Please note: Tarrant county law limits alcohol serving to a maximum of 6 hours, so the bar will be open from 5:45pm - 11:45pm (last call before our midnight toast)!

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Can I bring my own adult beverages?

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Due to venue policy and Tarrant County law, you are not allowed to bring any alcoholic beverages on the premise. However, we have hired bartenders who will make sure we enjoy the evening with plenty of libations.

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Can I take photos during the ceremony and reception?

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We are having an "unplugged" ceremony. The greatest gift you can give us is being fully present as we say "I do." We have hired 2 professional photographers as well as a videographer to capture this moment for us, and we promise to share our photos and video as soon as we receive them. After the ceremony, feel free to take as many photos and videos as you'd like!

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What is the order of events?

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Ceremony- 5:00pm-5:30pm Cocktail hour- 5:30pm-6:30pm (hor dourves will be passed, the coffee cart will still be open, and the bar opens at 5:45pm) Sofreh Aghd (Persian Ceremony)- 6:30pm Dinner Buffet- 7:00pm Grand Introductions- 7:45pm Toasts- 8:00 pm First Dance- 8:30pm Persian Knife Dance & Cake Cutting- 8:45pm (live band performance starts) Late Night Bite- served at 10:45pm Last Call- 11:45pm Midnight Toast: 12am Grand Exit: 12:15am

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Will there be a New Year's Eve midnight countdown?

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Yes! We will cheers to the New Year with all of you as husband and wife for the first time. P.S. be ready to count down and pop streamers at the stroke of midnight!

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Are you registered? Where?

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Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However, if you wish to honor us with a gift, please see the "Registry" section of our website. A cash gift is also very welcome, and we will have both a card box as well as a QR code to scan at our wedding. The most important thing to us is that you are able to celebrate with us on our big day.

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What if I don't RSVP in time?

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We will miss celebrating with you! We have to provide our vendors exact numbers by a certain deadline, so please plan accordingly to RSVP in time (by November 12th).

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What should I expect at an American/Persian wedding?

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We are so excited to incorporate both American and Persian wedding traditions throughout our ceremony and reception to honor our multi-cultural marriage. We will provide wedding day programs that share specific details and announce special moments as they happen, but here are a few noteworthy traditions to look forward to: -One of our favorite traditions is the honey kiss! In this Persian ritual, the bride and groom take turns dipping their fingers in a dish of honey and feeding it to each other. The sweetness of the honey symbolizes a sweet life and future together. The honey ceremony is performed right before the groom kisses the bride, and we can’t think of a sweeter way to start marriage. -The sofreh aghd is a traditional wedding ceremony spread where many symbolic items, all representing an element of the couple’s new life and marriage together, are displayed. The word “sofreh” means “spread” and “aghd” means “ceremony.” Sugar cones are used during the ceremony by women close to the couple who will rub the sugar cones together over the “ghand cloth,” held over the couple’s head to shower their life + marriage with sweetness. -Persian Knife Dance: this popular tradition begins as soon as the couple wants to cut the cake. In order to cut their cake, they must first earn the knife from the dancer (the maid of honor). She must dance with the knife as the groom tries to bribe her with money so he can obtain the knife and complete the cake cutting with his bride. -Petal toss sendoff: gol baroon, which translates to raining flowers, occurs at the end of the reception. The bride and groom stand in the middle while their guests throw flower petals on them as they kiss and make their grand exit. A beautiful sendoff indeed!

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