FAQs

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What date should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by September 30. 2026.

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What are the addresses of the Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venue?

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The Wedding Ceremony and Reception will both take place at Gracefully Adorned Events Venue, 12938 Worthington Blvd, Pataskala, OH 43062. Once you arrive, you'll enter through the doors on the back side of the building.

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Have you reserved a block of rooms?

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We have reserved a room block at Hampton Inn, 5220 Forest Drive, New Albany, Ohio 43054. Please book your stay by October 3, 2026, to guarantee a room in our block. Use our Group Block Code 501 or mention "Richardson-Powell WB" while booking to receive our reduced rate.

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Will your Ceremony and Reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The Ceremony and Reception will both be indoors.

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What is the dress code?

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We want you to be comfortable at our wedding! We’re planning on having fun, and we all know that sequins, sparkles, and bright colors always add to that! Definitely wear something that is danceable – shoot for “informally fabulous!”

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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

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We are not allowing additional plus ones at our wedding, as we'd like to keep the guest list just to those who know us well.

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Are children allowed?

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We love your children, we really do! But due to space restrictions based on our budget, we cannot accommodate guests under age 21 on our wedding day. We encourage you to make lots of memories and take great pictures to show them later.

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Can I take pictures?

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Yes, BUT . . . we want beautiful pictures of our ceremony, not shot after shot of Aunt Deb accidentally photobombing with her giant iPad, or dozens of phones held in the air like at a Taylor Swift concert. Please only take pictures (a) surreptitiously, or (b) during the reception.

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What is the wedding day itinerary?

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Our wedding will take place at 5:00 pm on October 24, 2026. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 pm sharp, followed by cocktail hour and the reception, which is anticipated to wrap around 9:00 pm.

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Will there be a gap between the Ceremony and the Reception?

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A 30-minute cocktail hour will take place between the ceremony and reception where you can enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and small bites.

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What type of food will be served at the wedding?

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We'll be serving hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner with a choice of entree. You can expect some yummy yet “normal” food, which means Lisa wouldn’t mind any of it. 😊 Fish, caviar, lots of vegetables . . . don’t expect it. (Yes, there will SOME vegetables. And salad.)

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Will there be an open bar?

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Wine, beer, seltzers, and two specialty cocktails (Captain Morgan / Diet Coke and Vodka Cranberry) will be available for guests to enjoy throughout the cocktail hour and reception.

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What are the plans for the reception?

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Dancing, dancing, dancing, and . . . KARAOKE! Begin preparing your song now!

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Is there an “After Party?”

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Our reception will end around 9 pm, after which we will head downtown to a big Columbus event called Highball Halloween. The Short North (a food and arts district) is shut down for a big ole Halloween bash! There will be people dressed in Halloween costumes, live music and performances, a Halloween Couture Fashion Show and Runway, plus restaurants, bars, and at least one secret speakeasy. Our costumes will be “just married,” so we’re set. “Wedding guest vibe” is a good costume too, so no worries. 😊 Or feel free to change into a Halloween costume!

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Where are you registered?

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You can find our wedding registry here on our website, and contribute directly to our Honeymoon Fund, under the "Registry" tab. We're going to Costa Rica!

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What time should I arrive at the venue?

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The doors to the venue will open one hour ahead of our 5:00 ceremony start time. We recommend arriving at the ceremony venue at least 30 minutes ahead of the ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to walk to the ceremony space and find a seat.

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Can you suggest places to eat, drink, and see while I’m in town for the wedding?

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Check out the "Things to Do" section of our website to see some of our favorite spots to eat, drink and explore in our city.