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Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail in an RSVP card?

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We invite you to RSVP online using the RSVP tab.

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What date should I RSVP by?

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At this time no date has been set. This will be updated when formal invites are sent out.

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What if I don't RSVP in time or forget to RSVP?

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RSVPing by the marked date is necessary as this is how our vendors get a final guest count. Unfortunately, if you don't RSVP by the deadline we will miss having you celebrate with us on our special day.

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What if I gave you a verbal RSVP?

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We cannot accept any verbal RSVPs. We have so many things going on in our day-to-day lives that chances are we would forget that someone verbally RSVPed. We have made RSVPing easy by making it available online. If you are electronically challenged please get someone to help you RSVP online using a computer, tablet, or cell phone.

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What if I RSVP yes but Can't make it?

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Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not coming to our wedding. If you have RSVPed yes it is crucial to let us know of a change of plans as soon as you know.

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What if we RSVP yes but then decide just to not show up?

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You will be talked about by everybody at the wedding. You will be talked about by everybody after the wedding. It will be known that you chose not to show up just to not show up. If you believe that this will be you, then please RSVP NO. Please don't be this person.

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What do I do if my date RSPVD yes and later is unable to attend?

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If you're plus one or significant other has originally RSVPed yes and for unfortunate/unforeseen circumstances is no longer able to attend please get in contact with us as soon as you find out so we can make changes to our final numbers. We hope to still see YOU there on our special day despite your partner being unable to attend.

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Can I change and or substitute anyone listed on the wedding invite?

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We understand that not everybody invited may be able to attend. However we are not able to accommodate anyone who is not listed on the wedding invitation.

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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

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Our celebration is by invitation only. We are unable to accommodate plus-ones beyond those named or addressed as "and guest" on the wedding invitation.

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Am I allowed to bring my children?

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Limited children will be attending. All children who are invited will be listed out on the formal wedding invitation. If your child is not listed we ask that you do not bring them as we will not be able to accommodate them. This is a formal event and we encourage those whose children aren't invited to make the most of it and have a fun parents only trip!

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What if my child was invited but I don't want to bring them?

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This is absolutely valid! Each guest has an individual RSVP next to their name. You are absolutely allowed to RSVP no to your little one attending.

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Is there parking available at your wedding venue?

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Yes! There is plenty of parking located at the Venue.

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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Our wedding ceremony will be located outside in a covered pavilion, followed by our cocktail hour that will be located outside on the lawn near the indoor reception location.

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Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

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Yes, we have reserved a block of 20 rooms at the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester. If you click on the Travel & Lodging Tab you'll find a link to the discounted room block. It is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if you are unable to book through our room block, or wish to stay elsewhere, there are plenty of Hotels in the area that you can book as well.

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Will there be a shuttle to and or from the hotel(s)?

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No, there are no shuttles to and from your hotel(s) as guests are staying varying distances from the wedding venue being so close to Nashville.

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What is the dress code for your wedding?

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Summer Formal or Cocktail Attire! Women should wear: Summer colored full length dresses (NOT sundresses), or opt for a tea-length, knee-length, or midi look. For those not comfortable in dresses a fun jumpsuit or nice pant suit is also acceptable. Men should wear: With both Summer Formal and Cocktail Attire, men should wear a suit and tie. It is preferred that light colored suits are worn: grey, blue, tan, and other summer colored suits are perfect. Jackets may be removed after the ceremony. For inspiration or further guidance please see our Guest Attire Tab located on our website.

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Are there any colors or styles you'd prefer me to wear?

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We would love for our guests to dress their best! Our wedding kicks off the summer following Labor Day weekend. We would love our guests to dress in Summer colors. Both light and bright shades of Pinks, Oranges, Greens, Blues, and Purples. Plus bright shades of gold and yellow. There will be an attire detail card included in Formal Invites to show more guidance in colors. For inspiration or further guidance please see our Guest Attire Tab located on our website.

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Are there any colors or styles you'd prefer I didn't wear?

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LADIES! NO WHITE, off white, cream, pale yellow, or anything that comes even close to resembling white! We ask no "butter yellow" for Ladies as The Maid of Honor will be wearing Sorbet/Butter Yellow. But bright yellows are ok. EVERYONE: NO JEANS, t-shirts, polos, khakis, shorts, or flip flops. NICE sandals for women are allowed, as "nice" as Birkenstocks are they do not count as NICE at this event. Gentleman may wear a white dress shirt, creams, and yellows.

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What type of food will be served at your wedding?

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Appetizers at Cocktail Hour: Mini Italian Meatballs & Nashville "Hot" Chicken Bites. Dinner at the Reception: House Salad w/ Ranch at your seat. At the buffet there will be Chicken Parmesan, Sirloin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Southern Style Green Beans. Dessert: there will be many different flavors of cupcakes to choose from.

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Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?

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Please let us know of your dietary restrictions or allergies prior to RSVPing! We will absolutely inquire with our catering to make sure your needs are met. Fun Fact: The Bride has many food allergies!

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Will there be an open bar? Can I take a shot?

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Yes, there will be an open bar! We will have a selection of Beers, Wines, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, and various types of other liquors and mixers. We are working with great bartenders and alcohol advisors to select what we believe will be the best for our event. With that being said, the venue does NOT allow shots, doubles (A drink made with twice the usual amount of alcohol), or kegs. We also ask you to please keep in mind that we are unable to accommodate every possible type of liquor and drink possible; we have selected what we believe will be best for the majority of guests at our event.

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Can I bring my own alchol to make sure I have what I like?

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No. Our venue does not allow you to bring in "outside" alcohol. All alcohol will be provided through our selected licensed vendor and served by a licensed bartender. We are having an open bar and hope that there will be something there that you will like.

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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Please arrive no later than 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the Ceremony to give yourself time to park and find a seat. The Ceremony starts at 4:30, so we suggest arriving between 4:00 to 4:20.

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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Our wedding reception ends at 10pm with a sparkler exit. There is no designated or planned after party. However, if you wish to keep the party going, downtown Nashville is about 40 minutes away and the honky-tonks are open till around 3am! Ubers are available and we encourage our guest to make responsible decisions.

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Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

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Yes, there is a planned cocktail hour outside on the lawn next to the reception area. There will be light food, an open bar, a photo booth, and lawn games available for guests to enjoy!

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Am I allowed to take photos and/or videos at your wedding?

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During the ceremony we are asking guests to please NOT take any photos or videos! We asked that you put away any electronic devices, cell phones, and cameras that you may have brought with you. We have a fantastic and extremely talented photographer and content creator that we have paid to capture these special moments for us. Once you arrive at cocktail hour and during the reception you are more than welcome to take pictures and videos.

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Can I post wedding photos on social media?

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Of course! Post any photos you have from cocktail hour or the reception. We also have a photo booth/photo setup for group pictures that can be sent directly to your phones.

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What accommodations do you have for those who are handicap or need assistance?

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The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception spaces are all handicap accessible. We also have golf carts available to shuttle guests with limited mobility from the parking lot and from the ceremony to the cocktail hour/reception space.

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What is the easiest way to get to and from your wedding venue?

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We recommend that you either drive or get an Uber to get to and from the wedding venue.

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Will there be security at the wedding?

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Yes.

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What is the seating arrangement for the ceremony?

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The first two rows on both sides have been reserved, if you have been assigned a seat within the first two rows on either side you will be made aware prior to the wedding. The rest of the rows are first come first serve and you are not limited to a side, sit wherever you want.

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What is the seating arrangement for the reception?

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The reception will be assigned seating and assigned table. There will be a seating chart at cocktail hour for guest to reference.

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Is there a designated smoking area? Is smoking and vaping allowed?

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NO. Smoking and Vaping of any kind are NOT permitted on the grounds of the wedding venue. This includes but is not limited to: the indoor reception area, the cocktail hour area, the ceremony area, any outside area, and the parking lot. We asked that you please do not try to sneak a smoke at our wedding.

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Can I carry a firearm onto the property?

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NO, fire arms of any kind are not permitted at the wedding venue.

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Can I Propose or Make an announcement at your wedding?

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NO. You will be stopped immediately and security will escort you out. This is not your event.

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Can I give a speech?

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Any speeches that are to occur have already been discussed with those individuals. We are not looking to add any additional speeches, Thanks.

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What's the bathroom situation like?

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There is both a men's and women's multi-stall bathroom on site attached to the reception space. The bathrooms will be available for use during the cocktail hour and reception. If you find yourself in desperate need prior to the ceremony we ask that you find a staff member to escort you (or drive) you up to the bathroom area. We asked that once the ceremony has begun that guests do not leave except for dire circumstances. Please plan ahead.

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What is the expected weather for the area?

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Nashville and the surrounding areas are typically in the low 70's too mid 80's by the end of May. We do however still recommend consulting the local weather forecasting maps as the week of the wedding approaches.

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What's the backup plan if it rains?

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Our ceremony area is a covered pavilion that has electronic sunshades that come down to help guard against the elements. However if the weather becomes too bad to continue outside the ceremony and cocktail hour will be moved into the reception area.

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Are You having a Guest Book? What is After The Tone?

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We are having a non-traditional guest book! We have chose to use After The Tone to capture our guest's voices of well wishes on our big day. Just like love, there’s something sacred and eternal about someone’s voice. The frequencies and the vibes take you straight to them, even if they’re far away. After The Tone's phones serve as the vessel to the voicemails that take you back to them forever. Landline telephones may be a thing of the past for some, but not at After The Tone! The vintage phone used for our audio guestbook experience is 100% real, thoroughly refurbished, and repurposed. Even aesthetically, the color of the phone matches the exact shades from the 60s, 70s and 80s. You just pick up the phone and leave your message at the tone. We encourage all our guests to leave as many messages as they want as the phone will move from place to place through out the wedding.

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What are some questions and or comments that shouldn't be asked and or said?

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1. "So how much did this all cost?": Let's save the budget breakdown questions for another day. The cost of the celebration is not what matters on the wedding day. Everyone should be there to celebrate the bride and groom. 2. "This is beautiful but I wouldn't have spent this kind of money on a wedding, I would have used it towards a downpayment on a house!": Thanks, we think our wedding is beautiful also and it's exactly what WE wanted! Sure, investing is great, but spending on what brings joy is also just as valid. 3. "You know it would have been cool if you did x,y,z instead!": The couple created a day that's exactly what they wanted, and that's what makes it perfect. We hope at your wedding that you'll be able to do x,y,z instead of what we did. 4. "Are you ready for this to finally be over?": Wedding planning can be a lot and even stressful at times. But it's also a special joyful journey with lots of fun moments and excitement. Statistically many couples actually end up having wedding blues afterwards due to missing the buildup of excitement that wedding planning brings. So, let's do our best to help the bride and groom savor this moment instead of looking past it. 5. "So when are you going to start having kids". This is incredibly inappropriate in todays climate to ask anyone. It's best to keep any and all baby questions to yourself.

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If I have any questions who should I ask? Who Should I Not ask?

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First, we ask that you TRIPLE CHECK that your question is not already listed on this FAQ. If it's not or you feel as though you still need clarification: PRIOR to the week of the wedding please call or text 662-607-9987 (THE BRIDE). Please be patient with the Bride as responses may be slow due to her demanding career. DURING the week/day of the wedding please call 901-848-8278 (Mother of The Groom) or 304-531-1355 (Mother of The bride). DO NOT: contact the Groom; he's just going to ask the Bride. "But I'm the grooms family"; I mean.. be my guest but he's still gonna be asking the bride. If you think asking the groom might be better cause "he might say yes to this really ridiculous question"... No he won't. DO NOT: contact either the father of the bride or the father of the groom. Respectfully, THEY KNOWN NOTHING.

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