6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Colorful Cocktail Attire Encouraged: Polished, dressy and fun! Joyful colors in clothing and/accessories.
We’re so excited to kick off our wedding weekend with you. Our dear friends Hattie Gawande and Andrew Blackburn are co hosting a relaxed, joy filled welcome party for any guests who’d like to join. Friendship and creativity are at the heart of our life together. If you feel inspired, share a song, poem, monologue, dance, or any expression of love. Or simply come, grab a drink, enjoy tacos from Centro downstairs, and soak it all in. Parking: Two garages are nearby. One is to the left of the venue and one is directly across the street.
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Creative Formal Attire: Fun formal dresses, bright bow ties, dressy jumpsuits, jackets, and suspenders
The ceremony will take place outside in the brick courtyard, followed by dinner inside, so please bring a layer for a cool Spring day/evening, depending on the weather. In the event that we have forecasted wedding showers, we will have a tented ceremony in the same location. We kindly request an adults-only celebration. We made this decision thoughtfully based on space, budget, and the experience we want for everyone. We hope you understand.
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Mocktails and Cocktails will be served with light bites following the ceremony in the courtyard. Enjoy!
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Creative Formal Attire: Fun formal dresses, bright bow ties, dressy jumpsuits, jackets, and suspenders
We’ll gather indoors for Italian cuisine from Gravy Italian Restaurant, then head to the courtyard to dance with DJ Alex Valencia.
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 pm - Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 am
For those who want to keep the party going, we will be venturing out into downtown Raleigh after the reception.