FAQs

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I've never been to a gay wedding before. How can I stay respectful?

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For one, we don't need you coming decked out in rainbow, waving the lesbian pride flag, telling us how you watched every season of Rupaul's Drag Race in preparation for this day (though if you did, we'd LOVE to chat about your binge-viewing habits). At our wedding, you will meet people with all kinds of identities: straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, etc. Rule of thumb? Be as respectful as you normally would with someone you just met! It's helpful to not assume someone's identity based on their appearance, and if you're not sure how to address someone – ask them! Some of you may be strangers to each other, but you'll all be gathering as our family and friends. So spread the love! On a more personal level, we've put a lot of thought into the language we will be using at our wedding. Not only to respect our guests, but also to respect our personal identities. In a lesbian relationship, we, Bri and Madi, are not a "man" and a "woman". We are not a "bride" and a "groom", and we are not a "Mr." and "Mrs.". We are two people, unique in ourselves, getting married in a ceremony that is every bit intentional. If you notice a wedding tradition omitted or reinterpreted, it was done so with purpose – please respect our decisions to celebrate our union in a way that is meaningful to us. If you'd like to know how we'd like to be referred to on our special day, you can read through the Couple To Be section.

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What date should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by Friday, June 5th, 2026.

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Are children of guests invited?

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The only children in attendance will be those who are part of our wedding party. If any other guests need help with making child care arrangements for their littles, please let us know how we can best assist.

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What is the dress code?

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We ask that you please dress in semi-formal attire. Suit in any color or dress shirt, tie/bow tie suggested. Cocktail dress or nice jumpsuit, with a suggested midi- or knee-length hem. Please no casual attire (ex. no jeans, no sneakers). If you would like to color coordinate, our color theme is sage and cream with splashes of gold. Please be aware the wedding ceremony will be held outdoors, weather permitting. There is a set of stairs and grassy areas to walk in, so be mindful in your choice of shoewear depending on your comfort. Ex. stilettos may be difficult on grass if you're not a seasoned pro!

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Weather permitting, the wedding ceremony will take place outdoors in the Leopold's garden. Should the weather take a turn for the worse, the ceremony will be moved to inside. The reception will take place between the interior room and the outdoor deck at Leopold's. Guests may continue to view the garden if they please.

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What will the weather be like?

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Mid-June in Minnesota ranges from 65℉ to 80℉ and usually has a low chance of rain. That said, Midwest weather can change hour to hour. Expect warm weather around the time of the outdoor ceremony, but there will be shade in the area. The indoor reception hall has air conditioning and the outdoor deck has fans.

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Are the ceremony and reception at the same venue?

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Yes! Everything will be occurring at one venue – Leopold's Mississippi Gardens. After the garden ceremony, the celebration will move up to the outdoor deck and reception hall to continue the festivities.

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Does the venue have parking? Will transportation be provided?

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Leopold's Mississippi Gardens has parking directly across from the front entrance. It is a lot with security cameras and a chain link fence border. There is not planned transportation/a shuttle to and from the venue. We humbly ask that you provide your own transportation or utilize ride share services. Please remain safe!

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Will there be vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and/or dairy free options?

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Yes, there will be vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free options. Most dishes will be dairy free and gluten free, however vegetarian and vegan options will be more limited. Need a meal that fits all of the above? We have one! If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform us on the RSVP or contact Bri. We ask that you please be diligent to submit your meal choice so we can make necessary accommodations ahead of time.

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Does the wedding venue have disability accommodations?

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Yes, our venue has disability accommodations. The reception hall and outdoor deck are easily accessible (single level, no stairs), however the garden is not. Should guests be unable to use the stairs to and from the garden, venue staff will assist you down another path.