The dress code for our wedding is Formal/Black Tie. It's appropriate for ladies to wear a floor-length gown, formal cocktail dress, or dressy pantsuit. Men should wear a formal suit and tie, tuxedo, or sport coat for our event. We know you clean up nicely, so dust off those jackets and heels for our classy affair!
Our wedding will be an adults only occasion. We hope this advance notice allows you to enjoy having the evening off celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. Abel! We appreciate your understanding!
Coach Buses will be available for all guests to be transported to and from the event. Transportation will depart at 4:15 pm from the Residence Inn by Marriot at the Notch. If you are not staying at the Residence Inn Marriot, please park in the rear of the hotel's parking lot and board the transportation at the hotel entrance. Transportation will return to the hotel at 11:30 pm for guests to return to their hotel rooms or vehicles. Due to limited parking at The Estate, we ask that attendees utilize the organized transportation offered.
While the venue provides limited on-site parking, guests are urged to use the provided transportation service to and from the host hotel.
Yes! Guests should make room reservations at the Residence Inn at the Notch. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to The Estate. The deadline to book a hotel room under our wedding reservation is April 5th, 2023. Please see the "Travel" section of our website for specific hotel information, our discount code, and more.
You will receive a formal invitation in the mail. You will scan the QR code to RSVP virtually.
May weather in Richmond is lovely! The temperature is around 78 degrees during the day and a cool 58 degrees at night. Expect a relatively humid but hopefully sunshiny day!
We ask that all guests silence their phones and refrain from taking photos or videos of their own during the ceremony. We have talented professionals there to capture the moment so we can all be present!
Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we simply can’t accommodate all of our lovely guests to bring a guest of their own. Therefore, we regretfully ask our guests to please not bring a plus one, unless they are specifically named on the invitation. Thank you so much for understanding!