FAQs
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What date should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues?
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The wedding ceremony will take place at Mather Mansion on Cleveland State University’s campus. The address for Mather Mansion is 2605 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. The wedding reception will take place at the downtown location of RED The Steakhouse. The address for RED The Steakhouse is 417 Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115.
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Is parking available near the wedding venues?
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Yes, parking is available near the wedding venues. For the wedding ceremony, the best place to park would be in Cleveland State University’s East Garage (EG). The address for East Garage is 2506 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. For the wedding reception, we recommend valet parking. Enter the valet zone off of East 4th St and look for the valet booth near Flannery’s Pub. If you would like to park yourself, there are multiple garages near East 4th St.
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Is parking free?
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Parking is not free, but we will be able to cover your parking if you do the following: For the wedding ceremony, park in Cleveland State University’s East Garage (EG). Closer to the wedding, we will provide you with a unique QR code that you will be able to use in place of a ticket upon garage entry/exit. For the wedding reception, use the valet service located on East 4th St. Closer to the wedding, we will provide you with a sticker that will let the valet know you are a guest of our event. More details will be added closer to the wedding date.
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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?
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We ask that you arrive no later than 3:30 PM. The ceremony will start promptly at 3:45 PM.
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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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The wedding will be indoors.
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What type of food will be served at the reception?
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For appetizers, the following will be served family style: •Bruschetta with tomato, marinated mozzarella, aged balsamic, basil, and crostini (vegetarian) •Mini Meatballs with marinara, parmesan, and basil •Chicken Skewers with five spice BBQ For their salad, guests will have their choice between: •House Salad with baby greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette •Caesar Salad with romaine hearts, parmesan, herbed croutons, and caesar dressing For their entree, guests will have their choice between: •Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Prime Filet Mignon •Double Chicken Breast •Cauliflower Steak (vegetarian) For sides, the following will be served family style: •Whipped Potatoes •Mac N’ Cheese with fontina, raclette, and parmesan cheeses •Broccolini with garlic oil and guajillo pepper flakes For dessert, Doughnut Holes with chocolate, caramel, and raspberry sauces will be served family style. Guests will also have their choice between: •Double Fudge Brownie with caramel sauce and chantilly cream •Lemon Ricotta Poundcake with lemon curd
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Will there be an open bar?
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Yes, there will be an open bar. In addition to non-alcoholic beverages, the open bar will include: •House Wine—house selection of cabernet, pinot noir, chardonnay, and riesling •Beer—house selection of craft and domestic bottled beers •Spirits—smirnoff vodka, citadelle gin, bacardi rum, four roses bourbon, dewars scotch, cuervo tequila
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What’s the dress code for the wedding?
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The dress code for our wedding is business formal. Please note that the average temperature in Cleveland, OH in December ranges from 30° F to 39° F.