Kids are welcome to the event, we just ask that you supervise them at all times.
The wedding dress code is formal or cocktail attire. Please do not wear jeans or shorts to the wedding or reception. You can wear a suit or nice dress, tux, khakis and a nice dress shirt, or dress pants will work as well. Just please no jeans or shorts.
The temperature will likely be chilly or cold, but could also fluctuate. Keep an eye on the weather for that week and dress accordingly.
The wedding ceremony and reception will be held at the same location. You will not need to travel anywhere other than a few feet. The events will be held at the Rio Ridge Venue in Rio Grande, Ohio.
The wedding and the reception will both be indoors.
After the ceremony, guests will be asked to move over to the reception side of the venue while the bride and groom get pictures. Cocktail hour will be during that time with snacks and access to the bar. Dinner will follow along with dancing and cake cutting.
There will be an intersection leading to the road in which the venue is located on. If coming the highway from Gallipolis, you will take the exit on the right that leads to Rio Grande and turn left. When stopping at the intersection on the side of McDonalds, turn right and there will be a driveway on the right side. Follow the driveway up and arround to the venue. If coming from Gallipolis and out Jackson Pike, you will follow that road all the way to Rio Grande and stop the intersection. Taco Bell will be on your left side. Continue straight and the driveway will be on the right. There will also be signs out leading the way.
Guests should arrive no later than 3:15pm. Seating will start to fill up and its important to get there on time to get a seat for the ceremony.
Parking is provided by the venue with a very short walk to the entrance. Parking is FREE.
If you have a plus one, they are welcome. They have likely already been included in the invitation, however, if not, just let us know so we can make sure there is room for them at the event. We don't want to intentionally skip inviting them.
Yes, we booked hotel blocks at the Hampton Inn in Gallipolis, and the Super 8 in Gallipolis as well. Be sure to book a room early to ensure you get adequate lodging.
The deadline to RSVP is November 9th. This is make sure we prepare enough food and have everything ready to go on the big day! Two types of RSVPs have been sent out. Guests that aren't tech savvy, will recipe a paper RSVP that will be required to be mailed back to us. Other Guests that are more tech savvy can just get online and RSVP. However anyone can just get on the website and RSVP if that would work best. Its ultimately whatever works best for you. You can also let us know and we can count you either way. Hope to see you there!!
The location is wheelchair accessible. We can arrange seating if we need too.
Yes, there will be small snacks and appetizers during this time. Access to the bar will also be available. Dinner will follow after pictures.
Yes, dinner will be provided for guests that attend the reception. We will be having spaghetti, garlic bread, and a garden salad. Choice of wedding cake or cupcakes will also be provided as well.
We are registered at Amazon and Walmart. We love that you have considered spoiling us with a wedding gift although having you present on our big day is what means most to us. We are also planning a honeymoon as well. We appreciate you thinking of us and know that you greatly appreciated!!
Yes there will be a gift table for the gifts brought to the wedding. However, if you do not want to do that, you can always mail the gift to us. Our address is 57 Buhl Morton Road Apt 205 Gallipolis, OH 45631 Thank you!!!!
If you have additonal questions, please feel free to contact one of us and we will guide you in the right direction. Mark - 740-645-3532 Kayla - 740-560-3738