FAQs
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When?
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Friday, August 22nd, 2025. 8/22/25. Ceremony- 3:30pm. Please be at Rivea in the W hotel at 2:45pm.
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Where
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Rivea in the W hotel. The W is attached to the Mandalay Bay via a long indoor hallway. You'll need to take an elevator to get up to the Rivea.
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Dress Code?
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Ceremony- formal attire. Any other time including dinner after the ceremony- whatever you want.
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Is the ceremony indoors or outdoors?
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Indoors. It will be VERY hot in Las Vegas. Aside from going to the pool we will mostly be indoors.
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Rehearsal Dinner?
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We will be hosting a casual dinner the night before the wedding, Thursday, August 21st, 7:00pm at Carama in Mandalay Bay.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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2:45pm. Allow yourself extra time to walk down the long hallway and take the elevators to the Rivea.
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Can I take pictures during the ceremony?
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We hired professional photographers for the ceremony. They will be taking a video and photos throughout the ceremony and immediately following. We ask that you please DO NOT take pictures with your cell phone during this time. Enjoy the ceremony and live in the moment :)
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When can I take pictures?
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Professional photography will capture our "First Look", the ceremony itself, group/family photos directly following the ceremony in the Rivea, and then Richie & Amanda will go with the photographer for romantic photos around the property while everyone else enjoys Happy Hour before dinner. Outside of the above, please feel free to take as many pictures and videos as you like :)
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Happy Hour
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Directly following the ceremony and group photos, everyone except Richie & Amanda will go enjoy Happy Hour before dinner. Place TBD will update with more info later.
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Where is Dinner?
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Dinner after the ceremony will be at Border Grill located in the Mandalay Bay
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Room Block/Hotel discount?
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Yes, there is a hotel discount under the "Travel" page on this website. We recommend staying at the Mandalay Bay to stay close for the ceremony/dinner.