FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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Black Tie Attire Required (Please see our Attire page for inspiration and examples.) Ladies: Black floor-length gowns, formal dresses, or elegant cocktail-length dresses (mini dresses are not permitted). Gentlemen: Black suit or tuxedo. White dress shirts are welcome. Ties and bow ties are optional. Footwear: To maintain the timeless elegance of our all-black gala, we kindly ask that footwear be black or in elegant neutral tones. Please avoid brightly colored shoes. Elegant flats are absolutely welcome and encouraged for comfort throughout the evening. Please Note: Jeans, athletic wear, casual attire, and excessively distressed or informal clothing are not permitted. We appreciate your participation in helping us create the timeless, elegant atmosphere envisioned for The Wright Gala.

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Do I need to RSVP?

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Yes. We kindly ask that all guests submit their RSVP by the requested deadline. Guests who have been invited will already appear in our RSVP system. If you are unable to add someone to your RSVP, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate additional guests. Seating, catering, and event planning are based on confirmed responses. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee accommodations for guests who do not RSVP by the deadline.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Our guest list has been finalized. If a guest has been included in your invitation, they will be available to select when you complete your RSVP. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate additional guests beyond those included in our RSVP system.

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Are children invited?

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Yes! We look forward to celebrating with guests of all ages. During our first dance, children ages 2–6 will participate in a brief supervised activity in the cocktail hour room while special effects are used for our first dance. They'll return to the reception immediately afterward to continue celebrating with us.

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What time should I arrive?

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We encourage guests to arrive 20–30 minutes before the ceremony to allow ample time for parking, finding your seat, and settling in before the ceremony begins.

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What if I arrive late?

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While we understand that travel delays and unexpected circumstances can happen, the ceremony doors will close promptly once the processional begins to ensure an uninterrupted ceremony for all guests. If you arrive after the ceremony has started, we kindly invite you to enjoy cocktail hour until the ceremony concludes. We look forward to celebrating with you at the reception!

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Will the ceremony be unplugged?

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Yes. We kindly invite you to be fully present as we exchange our vows. Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos or videos during the ceremony. We have an incredible photography and videography team capturing every special moment, and we promise to share those memories with you. Your presence means the world to us.

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Will there be assigned seating?

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We will have a combination of reserved and open seating. Guests with reserved tables will be directed to their assigned seating. All other guests are welcome to select any available seat at a table that is not marked Reserved after checking in with the Reception Welcome Team.

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Will dinner be served?

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Yes. Dinner will be served during the reception.

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Will there be a hosted bar?

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Yes! Cocktails, beer, and wine will be available throughout the evening for your enjoyment. While beverages are our treat, gratuities for our hardworking bartenders are always appreciated.

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Can we share photos on social media?

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Absolutely! We'd love to see your favorite moments from our celebration. Please tag us and use our official wedding hashtag: #TheWrightGala2026 While we welcome photos and videos throughout the reception, we kindly ask that guests refrain from going live or livestreaming any part of our wedding day. Thank you for helping us keep these moments special.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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Both the ceremony and reception will be held indoors.

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Will transportation be provided from the hotels?

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Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the venue. The recommended hotels are within a 15–20 minute drive of the venue.

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Is parking available?

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Complimentary parking will be available at both venues.

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Where should we stay? Is there a hotel block?

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Recommended accommodations can be found on the Travel page of our website with a direct link to our hotel room block.

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Do you have a registry?

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Your love, support, and presence at our wedding are the greatest gifts we could ever ask for, and celebrating this special day with you is more than enough. For those who have expressed a desire to bless us with a gift, we have created a registry featuring a few items for our home, as well as the option to contribute toward our honeymoon and future home renovations. You can find all of the details on the Registry page of our wedding website.

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Still have questions?

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Our wedding website will serve as the official source for announcements, schedule updates, travel information, and important event details leading up to our wedding day. If you have additional questions that aren't answered on the website, please feel free to text our Wedding Concierge at (917) 967-5068. Please note: This number is monitored via text message only.