FAQs

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What are important times for the day?

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Ceremony The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. We kindly ask that guests be seated by 4:45 PM. Parking is available across the street in the venue’s reserved parking garage. Cocktail Hour Cocktail hour will follow shortly after the ceremony at approximately 5:30 PM. Guests are invited to enjoy an open bar featuring beer, wine, liquor, and soft drinks. Reception The reception will begin around 6:30 PM with our first dances, followed by dinner and an evening of celebration. Dinner There will be a buffet dinner at 7:00 PM, following the first dances. Please enjoy! Send-Off Our celebration will conclude at 10:00 PM as we depart for the evening. We are so grateful to share this day with the people who mean the most to us—come ready to celebrate, dance, and enjoy every moment.

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Where to Be and How Do I Get There?

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Ceremony Venue The ceremony will take place at Summit at 8 West. Upon entering the front of the building, you will see a large staircase leading to the reception area and elevators. For guests who prefer not to use the stairs, elevators are accessible to the right of the staircase and will take you directly to the venue. Reception Venue The reception will be held at the same location as the ceremony, so no additional travel or transportation will be needed. Parking A parking garage is located directly across from the building’s front entrance. When using Google Maps, please enter 888 3rd St NW Parking. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you see the large gray building labeled “8 West” with extensive window frontage across the street. Photos will be available on the Wedding Weekend Visuals tab. Transportation & Ride Share Shuttle service will not be provided. However, ride-share options such as Uber, Lyft, and Waymo are readily available in the area. We encourage guests who plan to enjoy drinks to use ride-share services and avoid driving. Our priority is everyone’s safe return home.

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What is the Dress Code?

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(As a fashion major, this is Savannah’s favorite part.) Formality We would love for our family and friends to dress up and have fun with fashion. The dress code is formal, all black—but please interpret that in a way that feels true to you. Satin, dramatic silhouettes, Met Gala–inspired looks, or that outfit you’ve been saving because it felt “too much”… trust us, it’s not. This is your moment. Women We know this can be the hardest part of being a wedding guest, so visual inspiration will be available on the Wedding Weekend Visuals tab. We kindly ask that women wear black formal attire. No cocktail-length dresses, midi works —but if you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to wear a full-length gown, this is it. Feathers? Perfect. A little dramatic? Even better. That black gown sitting in your Rent the Runway cart? Our wedding is the place. Take the fashion risk—nothing would make Savannah happier. Men We’ll also provide a visual guide to make this easy. Black pants with a black suit jacket are perfect. If you own a tux you spent good money on and only wore once—this is your sign to bring it back out. Black or white shirts, ties, bowties, and even a cummerbund are all welcome. We kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing shorts, khakis, or flip-flops. Men deserve a chance to dress up too.

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What are the Food and Bar options?

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Dinner Service Dinner will follow cocktail hour as a buffet, offering a few options for guests to enjoy. Bar Service An open bar will be available throughout the evening, featuring beer, wine, and liquor. Water and soft drinks will also be provided for guests who prefer not to consume alcohol.

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Can we bring plus Ones or kids?

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Plus Ones To honor our venue’s capacity and our wish for an intimate celebration, we can only accommodate the individuals explicitly named on each invitation. Thank you for respecting this! Kids To maintain the atmosphere we envision and due to venue limitations, we are unable to accommodate children at our wedding. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

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Any SPecial Instructions?

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Unplugged Ceremony We kindly ask that our ceremony be phone-free. We have an incredible photographer and content creator capturing the moment, and we would love for our guests to be fully present with us. Rest assured, there will be plenty of opportunities to take photos together during the reception. Seating The ceremony will be open seating, with reserved seats for the parents, grandparents, and siblings of the bride and groom. We kindly ask that these seats be left available. Dinner will feature assigned seating, with place cards at each table. We’ve thoughtfully arranged seating to keep families together while also encouraging guests to meet and enjoy time with new friends.