Please get us your RSVP by September 14th, 2025. You can RSVP under the RSVP tab at the top of the website (the link is https://www.zola.com/wedding/garrenwedding/rsvp). You will search your name and it and/or your party will pop up and you can RSVP to each event (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception).
In order to prevent any mishaps such as the process of mailing, mail getting lost, etc. we will only be doing online RSVPs. Please RSVP here: https://www.zola.com/wedding/garrenwedding/rsvp
Yes, we have blocked out 15 rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott. The address is 124 Ee Butler Pkwy, Gainesville, GA 30501. We recommend going ahead and booking a room as soon as you can, whether it is within the block or another hotel, since October is peak wedding season! You can book until Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. Please use this link to book: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1755194489079&key=GRP&app=resvlink
We ask that you please wear semi-formal or cocktail attire (Cocktail dresses and jumpsuits, dark suits and ties, etc.). You can also be a little more formal if you'd like. Since we are having a fall "moody" theme, we encourage colors that fit well with that theme. Examples include deep red, emerald, forest green, burgundy, wine, black, burnt orange, or colors of this nature but this is not a requirement.
We ask that you please arrive by 3:00 PM in order to get settled and ready before the ceremony begins.
While we love your kids, this is an adults (18+) only wedding with the exception of immediate family children. We hope you can still join us for this special day!
We are excited to celebrate with our close family and friends, and due to the venue size and budget, only guests formally invited can be accommodated. Those formally invited will appear on the RSVP.
We are not providing any formal transportation for the events, but our ceremony and reception are taking place in the same area. There is ample parking for those who feel comfortable driving, and Lyft, Uber, or carpooling are great options for those who don’t. Please stay safe and default to a ride service or carpooling if you plan to drink. The hotels are a short ride from the venue.
While we understand your excitement, please refrain from taking any photos or videos during the ceremony. We plan to have an unplugged ceremony, and ask to put phones and cameras away during this time. We have a professional photographer booked to capture this special time.
Both the ceremony and reception will be indoors, but there are outdoor areas to mingle. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
We'll be serving light passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, followed by a buffet-style dinner and dessert.
We definitely want to make sure you enjoy your time and meal on our wedding day, please let us know when you RSVP (https://www.zola.com/wedding/garrenwedding/rsvp) about your dietary needs!
Yes! We will be offering beer, wine, and specialty cocktails for the reception.
The reception will end at 9:30 PM, allowing four and a half hours for dinner and dancing!
Yes! You can find our registry underneath the "Registry" tab at the top of the website. We would prefer to have money for our honeymoon trip, but we have a few items on there as well if you would prefer that. You can also bring cards or gifts to the wedding if you would like to bring something physical!