FAQs

Question

Is the reception at a separate location?

Answer

No, both ceremony and reception will take place at the Emporium.

Question

Are children allowed to attend?

Answer

Children are allowed to attend. However, we would encourage guests with younger children to find a sitter or relative to watch them during the event. If you need or would like for your kids to be a part of our big day, email us to let us know so we can add a seat for them. Parts of the art gallery will be open for guests to explore during cocktail hour. We suggest keeping children away from these parts of the gallery without supervision.

Question

Where should we park?

Answer

Affordable and sometimes-free parking is available all over downtown Knoxville. Two Knoxville downtown parking garages, the State Street Garage and the Locust Street Garage, offer free parking on the weekends if you leave the garage on Saturday or Sunday. These parking garages are 0.3-0.5 miles from the venue. Parking closest to the venue on Saturday is metered-street parking on 100 Block of North Gay Street and back-in parking on top of the bridge next to the venue (also metered).

Question

Will food accommodate for diet restrictions and allergies?

Answer

Yassin's Falafel House will provide vegetarian and some vegan options as well as beef and chicken. Peanut, tree nut, or gluten allergic guests may need to find an alternative option nearby as we cannot promise protection against cross contamination. If you need suggestions for an allergen safe restaurant nearby, we will gladly provide them upon request!