The ceremony will start at 5:00 p.m. Navigating Oakland can be tricky and Pitt campus/Heinz Chapel are worth arriving a few minutes to take it all in.
Ceremony and Reception is Black-Tie Optional. Per Emily - For folks who are looking to lean into a theme, dark or fall colored gowns or midi dresses are encouraged. Please do not feel obligated to buy anything new specifically for our wedding. Per Chris- Men in the bridal party will don tuxedos. If you happen to have one, or are extremely motivated to rent/purchase one, great! Otherwise, don't fret. Suits are great, we expect plenty of guests will wear them. We'd rather you spend time getting excited rather than scrambling on what to wear.
We are having an adult-only event to allow guests to fully relax and enjoy themselves. Please reach out to Emily or Chris directly with questions.
For guests staying at the hotel block- the ceremony at Heinz Chapel and reception at Carnegie Museum are all within a few blocks of each other and a short walk through Pitt's campus. For folks arriving outside the hotel blocks- We encourage you to park at the Carnegie Museum parking lot where the reception will be held, ~5 minute walk from Heinz Chapel
Guests staying at the hotel block can save significantly by parking at Soldiers and Sailors parking garage, directly across the street from the Oaklander and 1 block away from the Courtyard Marriott. Folks with early departures after the wedding keep in mind, the lot is closed from Midnight until 8:00 AM on Sundays. Guests not staying at the hotel block can park at Carnegie Museum (the reception venue), then walk to Heinz Chapel for the ceremony. Guests can park at the Museum lot through the reception for $10.
Guests should be able to enjoy the weekend without renting a car. Guests flying in can take the 28X bus or Uber from the airport. Once in the city, the hotel block and wedding events are located within a few block radius. Uber, buses, and a public bike share (Chris' favorite mode of transport) are all great options to explore other parts of town if you're interested.
Please notify us in your RSVP of any allergies or dietary restrictions.