Yes! We will be hosting a casual welcome dinner the night before the wedding to kick off the celebration and catch up with friends and family before the big day. It will be a relaxed evening with food, drinks, and good company - no formal attire is needed. We have reserved a space at: Trophy Brewing Friday 06/05/2026 at 6:00 827 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC
Our ceremony and reception will take place in The Distillery event venue in Garner, North Carolina, 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh. The address is: 101 Rand Mill Rd, Garner, NC
The closest airport is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), located a little less than 20 minutes from the AC Hotel. Rental cars and rideshares are readily available from the airport.
Yes! We've secured a special hotel room block at the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown for our wedding guests for June 5th and June 6th. To take advantage of our discounted rate, please book your stay directly through our personalized reservation link by May 1st, 2026: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1759340797766&key=GRP&app=resvlink If you would like to stay with the AC Hotel for any additional days, please call the hotel at 919-803-5100 to book those additional days and mention that you are a part of the Brown Ruddock wedding over the phone to receive the discounted rate. This option is valid for June 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 8th
Yes — in order for us to provide the most accurate head count to many of our vendors in advance, please RSVP no later than April 6th, 2026.
If you are unable to come, please use this wedding website to RVSP “No” under the RSVP tab. We will miss your presence!
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please contact us directly or let us know in your RSVP, and our caterer can provide accommodations with advance notice.
Our dress code is cocktail attire—a stylish middle ground between formal and casual. We invite you to dress in chic dresses, jumpsuits, and dressy separates, or well-fitted suits or dress shirts and pants. We would love for our guests to feel both comfortable and polished as you celebrate with us.
Our ceremony and reception will take place inside. However, guests will be able to enjoy fresh air outside in the venue’s newly constructed courtyard space.
If you choose to drive or carpool, the town of Garner offers ample street parking with a less than two minute walk to the venue.
Please visit our “Things to Do” section for our suggestions and recommendations in the area!
We will have a bar featuring two signature cocktails, beer, wine, and a variety of mixers so you can craft your own drinks using our chosen spirits.
Yes! With fun props provided.
We will not be hosting an after-party or official farewell event, so we hope to make the most of our time with you at the wedding! If you want to keep good times rolling, The Willard Rooftop Bar and Lounge at the AC Hotel is open until 12 AM Saturdays.