FAQs

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How do I RSVP?

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Click on the RSVP section of the website and make sure to RSVP for both the Welcome Reception on Friday night and the Wedding + Ceremony by September 6, 2025. Spouses are able to RSVP for both attendees at once. Due to extremely limited space, only the guests named on the invitation will be able to attend. Please make sure to mark it if you need a specific food accommodation for the Welcome Reception. You are able to do this when you RSVP for the Welcome Reception on the website. The Wedding Reception dinner will be seated so no need to select any option before you arrive!

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Can I take photos at the ceremony?

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We ask that you do not take your phone out during the ceremony. Our photographers are ready to capture each moment during the ceremony and we can't wait to share those pictures with you after!

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Wedding Weekend Timeline

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Friday, December 5 6 p.m. Welcome Reception at Indy Fringe Theater (special performance at 7:30 p.m.) Saturday, December 6 Morning Brunch options in "Things to Do" section 1:45 p.m. Guests arrive at Indiana Statehouse 2 p.m. Wedding Ceremony 2:30- 3 p.m. Family pictures inside the Statehouse 3-5 p.m. Check out a walking tour and other options in the "Things to Do" section! 5-6 p.m. Cocktail Hour at Commission Row 6 p.m. Toasts Dinner Served 9 p.m. After dinner cocktails at Mel's Speakeasy Sunday, December 7 Brunch options in "Things to Do" section

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Welcome Reception

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The Bride & Groom would like to welcome all of their guests to Indianapolis by forgoing a traditional Rehearsal Dinner and hosting a welcome reception on Friday night. The reception will be held at the Indy Fringe Black Box Theater from 6-8 p.m. (details and address in the "Schedule" section). Dinner will be served and there will be a special performance at 7:30 p.m. No dress code for this event! We are just happy to see you and start celebrating!

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Dress Code

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Our dress code for the Ceremony/Reception is Black Tie Optional/Formal. Our reception will be made up of a cocktail hour and then a seated 3-course dinner. Here is what this dress code means to us: MEN: - Suit & suit jacket required - Tie/Bowtie optional WOMEN: - Floor length dress OR - Midi/Knee-length cocktail dress

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Pre Reception Activities

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While the Bride & Groom take photos, there will be a 2 hour period between the Ceremony and Cocktail hour/Reception. There are number of things for guests to do during this time. You can find details on each of these options in the "Things to Do" section. - Go back to the hotel and rest up for a fun night! - Check out one of Indianapolis' BEST Christmas traditions - Festival of Trees at IHS - Go on a walking tour from the Statehouse to Commission Row, walk through Monument Circle to see the largest Christmas Tree in Indianapolis and see where the Bride works - AES Indiana! - Lace up your skates and go ice skating in the plaza outside Commission Row - Head for a drink at 1933 Lounge, an Indy favorite and part of St. Elmo (Indy's most famous Steakhouse) For those Big Ten fans ... we won't say which ones ... Downtown Indianapolis will change their street names to celebrate Big Ten teams, go find your favorite ;)

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Parking

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For the weekend: Street parking might be difficult to find all weekend because of the Big Ten Championship in town. Likewise, downtown parking garages will be $30 and up on Saturday because of the game. Ceremony: There will be parking available JUST for the ceremony in the North parking lot at the Statehouse. Reception: No reserved parking is available at the reception. There are still a number of options: - Walk from the Ceremony to Reception (and stop along the way during the walking tour!) - Uber/Lyft from your hotel - Valet at the front of Commission Row ($30+) - Attempt to find street parking nearby - Pay for a nearby garage ($30+)

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Sunday Brunch

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Please feel free to make plans for Sunday morning. There is nothing formal scheduled. There are some brunch recommendations in the "Things to Do" section. Most of them take reservations!