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Schedule and Attire

The Wedding Website of Karen Smith and Derek Thomas
Here is what to expect for today! We are excited to share this day with you and are grateful you are here! Krippendorf Lodge in the Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods * When you drive up to the gatehouses let them know you are here for the Smith/Thomas wedding at Krippendorf Lodge. They will send you through without having to pay the entrance fee. *Krippendorf Lodge is not visible from the main road, so follow the signs. It is the second exit (Krippendorf Dr.). Look for our Smith/Thomas wedding sign! *Once you are on Krippendorf Dr. there will be two small parking lots you can park in. Timeline: *Guest arrival begins at 4:00. *Please allow plenty of travel time- I-275 can get extremely busy at rush hour on a Friday. *Our ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30. *A 1-hour cocktail hour will immediately follow as we finish up family pictures. There will be an open bar and finger foods. *The reception will be from 6:00-10:30 with dinner being served around 6:15.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Timeline

4:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Our wedding, cocktail hour and reception are outdoors, summer semi-formal attire is suggested; polished but comfortable. We encourage bright colors, floral prints, fun patterns. Examples: flowy midi/maxi dresses, elegant jumpsuits, sundresses, dress pants/chinos, button down shirts, golf shirts are all acceptable. Ties and blazers are optional. Please avoid jeans, shorts, and casual footwear.