FAQs
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What's the dress code for your wedding?
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Cocktail attire: Dress up for a fun, semi-formal evening, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes for dancing. Think 'dress to impress' with suits or dress pants for him and cocktail dresses or dressy separates for her—polished, festive, and ready to celebrate!
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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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Weather permitting, the ceremony will be outside. Then we will move inside for the cocktail hour and reception.
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What is the weather going to be like?
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At the end of September, expect warm days and cooler nights, with average highs dropping from the low 80s to the low 70s and lows settling from the low 60s down to the upper 50s, though it is still humid and can feel quite warm. Sometimes even 90-degree days can still occur.
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Is there a hotel room block?
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Yes! We have a room block at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort, which is our home hotel and the location of all of our wedding events. This room block can be expanded, if needed, to accommodate more guests as long as space remains available. Check in at Ross Bridge is at 4pm. While we only have the one room block at Ross Bridge, there are other nearby alternative hotels within uber or taxi distance. Room block link for Ross Bridge: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1763590390005&key=GRP&app=resvlink The room block cut off date is August 28th, 2026, but we recommend booking as soon as possible.
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When should I book a hotel?
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Book your hotel as soon as you know your travel plans! The Saturday of the wedding is also the same day as a UA home football game in Tuscaloosa. This will affect hotel availability and pricing, and some hotels have been known to sell out even as far away as Birmingham. So to be safe we recommend booking a room as soon as you know you are coming.
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Is there parking available at the venue?
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Thankfully, Ross Bridge has plenty of free self parking, and all events will be located in one location. So parking should not be a concern.
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How early can I arrive to the venue?
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The ceremony begins at 5pm, and guests can enter the ceremony space 30 minutes prior to start. Though if you happen to arrive early, there are other spaces within the hotel itself to wait until the ceremony begins. If you are staying at Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort, then check in for your hotel room is at 4pm. Ross Bridge may be able to accommodate earlier check in if asked, but this is not a guarantee.
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Will there be an open bar?
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Yes! There will be an open bar for guests to enjoy throughout cocktail hour and the reception.
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What type of food will be served at your wedding?
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We will be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by multiple food stations for dinner at the reception. We will do our best to accommodate a wide range of dietary restrictions and make sure food is appropriately labeled.
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How and when do I RSVP?
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We will invite you to RSVP online here once we are closer to the date and after official invitations have been sent out. So stay tuned!
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Are children allowed?
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Unfortunately, as much as we’d love to invite all of our friends’ children, we can only accommodate our close family children. We hope that you will understand this decision and that you will still be able to join us on our special day.
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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?
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The Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa offers good accessibility, with features like wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, elevators, registration, and spa areas, plus accessible rooms with features like hearing-accessible balconies, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm specific needs as some amenities or rooms might be limited.