Semi-formal / garden party attire is perfect. Please wear nice but comfortable shoes suitable for both Mass and an outdoor reception in the grass. Consider bringing a light jacket—it may be cool in the evening.
The ceremony begins at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh. We recommend arriving between 10:30 - 10:45 AM to allow time for parking and seating. There is plenty of parking at the church. We will not have his or her sides - a seat anywhere closer to the center of the church is fine.
The reception will be held at a private property on Stagecoach Road in Durham that we have rented for the weekend - Friday to Sunday. The property includes a main house, guest house, indoor and outdoor tennis courts. There will be signage and parking assistance on site. We are planning on an outdoor reception under an event tent.
September weather in North Carolina can be warm and unpredictable. If it rains, we will have have plenty of coverage under a large event tent—so no need to worry! Feel free to bring an umbrella to stay dry while traveling between locations.
We are not providing group transportation, so we recommend planning your own ride. It’s about a 25 minute drive from the church to the reception venue.
Please refer to your invitation. We kindly ask that only those listed attend, to help us plan comfortably in advance of our big day.
Yes! Children are welcome to attend both the ceremony and reception. We will have some outdoor games for the kids at the reception space. The property also has a few cribs, and a playground behind the main guest house. Feel free to bring what you need - strollers, baby carriers, booster seats, strollers, diaper bags and changing pads etc. Please let us know if you need accommodations in advance.
Let us know when you RSVP so we can accommodate you. We will have a Mexican and Mediterranean buffet with a mix of options including vegetarian / vegan options.
Yes—and we’re excited about it! We’ll break the piñata during the reception, around the time of the cake cutting. We invite all kids to participate!
Please RSVP by Aug 1st so we can plan accordingly!
Of course! We’ll miss you, but we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to send a note or card to 1805 Round Rock Blvd Durham NC 27703.
We'll play a mix including classic American and Mexican wedding songs / classics, line dances, salsa, merengue, cumbia, and popular favorites. Feel free to give us your recommendations in your RSVP!
Feel free to reach out to Leigh Ann (919) 818-7245 or Ricardo (919) 358-7226 via text for any additional questions in advance of our big day.