October 1st, 2025. Formal invitations will be mailed out at the beginning of August, which will provide a QR code to access the online RSVP.
If we do not receive your RSVP by the date provided, it will automatically be marked as, “no.” We will miss celebrating with you, but it is imperative that we provide our vendors with a final guest count within the time they have given us. Thank you for understanding!
Winter Garden Cocktail or Formal Dressing up in a polished, elegant style that is a step above business casual but not as formal as black tie; think maxi, midi, or knee-length dresses, tailored suits, and dressy separates, with a focus on looking sophisticated and comfortable while still being appropriate for a special occasion. What we are wearing in our photos on the home page is a perfect example of the attire. The wedding is outdoors in November. Please bring a jacket or cover up as needed. Wear whatever color you would like, but please no white. (Please note that the bridesmaids will be wearing champagne, which is a golden cream color.)
Arrive at 2:45 pm. Ceremony starts promptly at 3:00 pm with cocktail hour and reception to follow.
We love your kids! However, only the children that are addressed on the invitations are invited. Thank you in advance.
There are 2 houses on the property. Please park in front of the main house that is closest to the road.
The wedding venue is located at Bens Family’s private residence in Lucedale, MS. This is about 45 minutes north of Biloxi, MS. Feel free to enjoy Biloxi, MS during your stay! If you would like to be closer to the wedding location, please check out the Holiday Inn link in Lucedale, MS or the Hilton link in Wiggins, MS on the Travel tab.
Open bar with signature cocktails and mixers. Champagne will be provided.
Check the travel tab for the local airport and hotel information. For Airbnb and VRBO locations, please check in Lucedale, MS or nearby towns including Ocean Springs, D’Iberville, Wiggins, and Biloxi, MS.
Please check the To Do tab for more information. Biloxi, MS has the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the Beau Rivage Hotel, Casino, and Spa. Biloxi, MS has a vintage downtown area to walk around behind Mary Mahoney’s Restaurant which is where we took our save the date photos seen on the gallery page! Biloxi, MS also has Biloxi Beach where most of the casinos and restaurants are located at! The beach has public access. Ocean Springs, MS is also one of our favorites! Ocean Springs downtown Arts and Entertainment District has local eateries, boutiques, local coffee shops, breweries, and cocktail bars. Lucedale, MS, where the wedding is located, has a small vintage downtown with local eateries and coffee shop. These are coastal towns full of seafood, gumbo, and sprinkles of New Orleans culture!