Yes! We would love for your family to join us for both the ceremony and reception. However, we also understand if mom & dad want a night out by themselves. We are considering offering onsite babysitting during the reception, so if you're (even potentially) interested, please let us know!
We are celebrating a full Catholic Mass, which will last about an hour.
Yes, we will serve a full dinner after cocktail hour. Lyndsay and Geoff recommend the Old Fashioned, as that is one of our favorite drinks! Cincinnati also has many great microbreweries, we recommend that you try them all.
We have reserved a hotel block for our guests at The Cincinnatian Hotel; check the Travel tab for more information. There are also many other hotels in downtown Cincinnati to choose from, and many are within walking distance from the reception venue.
COVID-19 is the worst. We pray that COVID will not effect our wedding, and we will try to let you know as soon as possible if plans change. We understand if you are worried about crowds and are unable to attend. We ask that you follow current CDC guidelines and wear a mask if you are not vaccinated (there will be elderly grandparents and immunocompromised people present). Feel free to wear a mask regardless if that makes you feel more comfortable.
There will be a slight gap between the wedding and cocktail hour at the reception venue. Lyndsay and Geoff will be taking pictures, and we recommend that you explore Cincy and OTR! Downtown Cincy is very walkable, and the Over the Rhine (OTR) area has many great bars and restaurants. Look for our recommendations on the Things to Do tab!
St. Cecilia Church: parking is available in a large lot behind the church. If needed, the side neighborhood streets could be used. See the "Schedule" tab as well. The Phoenix: complimentary parking is available at the Garfield Garage (13 W 9th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202), and cars can be left there overnight if necessary. Follow the instructions in the garage for wedding guests, and parking vouchers will be provided. Or, you might be able to walk from your hotel.