If your invitation says "and Guest", "and Child", or "and Family", then those folks are included! You will also be able to see who is included on your invitation when you RSVP. If your invitation does not say any of the above, we would prefer if it was just you.
Please RSVP by the date listed on your invitation using the "rsvp" tab at the top of our website! If you are having trouble, feel free to email us at ridlen.or.bust@gmail.com and we'll send you all the information we need from you!
The ceremony will be held outdoors. There is an indoor back-up plan in case of weather. The cocktail hour will take place on a covered porch with the reception moving inside as the temperatures dip in the evening.
Whatever makes you feel the most confident & glamorous! If you're unsure, cocktail is a safe bet. We want you to feel comfortable, so if those shoes are too high or that top button is too tight, feel free to loosen it up.
If you are driving yourself to Hope's Way, you are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes before the ceremony time. Please don't arrive any sooner than that as we won't quite be ready for you!
Yes! Check out our Travel & Accommodations page for travel recs, hotel blocks, etc.
Yes! Check out our Schedule page for the shuttle schedule. We will have a shuttle to transport you from the hotels to the ceremony and back to the hotels at the end of the night. Be sure to let us know on your RSVP if you plan to utilize the shuttle to the ceremony! (You can use the shuttle at the end of the night even if you don't reserve a spot.)
If you opt to drive to Hope's Way, please park in the gravel areas only. There is limited parking, so we would suggest carpooling or taking the shuttle. You are welcome to leave your car overnight, however, please pick it up between 10am and 12pm the following morning.
We ask that during the ceremony all phones and devices are put away and on silent! We have hired an amazing professional photographer to capture the moment and would hate for a well-meaning person's phone to be in the way. After the ceremony, please take as many photos are you'd like! We promise to share the ceremony photos as soon as we get them.
Please do! Be sure to use our hashtag #ridlenorbust or tag us directly so we can find your posts later!
Let us know as soon as possible! If you RSVP here on the website, there will be a place for you to tell us about your specific needs. You are also welcome to send us an email at ridlenorbust@gmail.com.
The venue does not allow smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes or vape pens. Thank you in advance for understanding!
Feel free to email us at ridlen.or.bust@gmail.com! We can't guarantee when we'll get to your question, but we'll do our best!