FAQs

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How Do I RSVP?

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You can click the RSVP tab above and RSVP at any time. We will not be sending paper RSVPs with our invitations- if you have any trouble, please reach out to us directly.

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What if I don't RSVP in time?

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If you do not RSVP by March 25, you will be marked as "not attending". We would love celebrating with you, however, we have to provide an exact guest count to our vendors and cannot accept late RSVPs. (This means you are not allowed to show up to the entirety of the day; there will be no seating, food or drink accommodations available for you.)

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What should I do if I cannot make it?

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You will definitely be missed! If you cannot attend our wedding, please indicate "Will NOT attend" on your RSVP so we can plan accordingly. If you have already RSVP'd "Attending", but find that you will not make it, please notify us as soon as you are aware.

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Am I invited to the rehearsal dinner?

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Attendance at the rehearsal dinner is limited to the wedding party, parents and grandparents. Thanks for understanding!

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Are children invited?

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While we love your little ones, we kindly request that our wedding be an adults-only celebration. Our venue is a beautiful piece of Houston history with some exhibits that will be open for y'all after hours, so we want to make sure that no one gets lost during the fun. We hope that you can see this as an event that you can let loose and have fun at without the added pressure of parenting responsibilities! If you do bring your child, we will kindly ask you to leave. For out-of-towners looking to find a sitter in Houston, the bride is getting sitter referrals from colleagues. Sitter information will be given on a first-come-first serve basis. Please request help finding accommodations prior to April 1st, after which all focus will be on logistics/details for the big day.

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Can I bring a date or a plus one?

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Due to a limited budget and seating capacity, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your invitation. Your invite will be made out to "(Your Name) & Guest" if a plus one has been given to you. Thank you for understanding!

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Where should I park?

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Please note that we highly suggest that you utilize rideshare, especially if you are from out of town and not familiar with downtown Houston (and it goes without saying...if you are drinking, you will NOT be driving). Should you choose to drive, there are multiple paid garages nearby that you may utilize. We suggest the nearby 1100 Smith Garage: -1100 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002 Please note- the library garages are only open during their business hours. Should you choose to park in a library garage, you will be unable to access your car until Monday morning. As a tip, please avoid any garages that go underground (the closest underground garages to the venue are all library garages).

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What time should I arrive?

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Please plan to be in your seat by 4:55 latest. The venue will be open to our guests starting at 4:30 PM. Our ceremony will be held outside in the front yard of the Julia Ideson library- due to it being in a public space, the gates will close after the bride has made her entrance. If you are late, you will not be able to join us for the ceremony and can join the group for cocktail hour afterwards. Please keep this in mind when considering your transportation, Houston traffic, and parking (should you choose to drive).

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Where is the ceremony location?

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The ceremony will be held in front of the Julia Ideson building, facing McKinney St.

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Where is the cocktail hour held?

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Cocktail hour will be in the Children's library wing of the library (facing Smith Street). It is both indoor/outdoor- you will enter through the gate and into the courtyard.

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Where is the reception held?

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The reception will be held on the second floor in the Reading Room.

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Are there elevators available if I'm unable to take the stairs?

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Yes, there are elevators available to get between floors. Please follow the guidance of our planner and staff who will help guide y'all to the reception space.

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What if it rains?

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It'll be one hell of a bummer! However, the show must go on. Should it rain on the wedding day, we will be inside at the auditorium of the library. Please enter the front gates and you will be directed into the correct space by staff.

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How long will the wedding last?

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We will be having our "grand exit" at 10:50. Want to keep the party going? Check out some of the nearby Downtown, Houston bars!

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What is the dress code?

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We invite our guests to dress in elegant, formal attire for our celebration. Think timeless, polished, and elevated — we can’t wait to see you looking your best! For Women: Floor-length gowns or formal midi dresses Dressy cocktail dresses in luxe fabrics Heels, dressy flats, or formal sandals Please avoid: Casual dresses, sundresses, or anything too short Denim, jeans, or jumpsuits with a casual fit Sneakers, flip-flops, or casual footwear Any white- including a white dress with floral (or any) pattern For Men: Tuxedos or dark, formal suits Dress shirts with a tie or bow tie Dress shoes (oxfords, loafers, or similar) Please avoid: Casual suits or sport coats Khakis, jeans, or casual pants Sneakers, casual boots, or sandals

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Are hotel room blocks available?

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Yes! We have a block at the Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown. Please see the "Travel" tab for details on how to book.

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Will alcohol be served?

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Hell yeah! Don't worry- it's an open bar. :)

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Are you registered?

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Yes! For your convenience, you can view our registry on the "Registry" tab. You can feel free to send gifts either before or after the wedding. We will also have a card box at the reception.

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Can guests take photos during the ceremony?

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We're paying a lot of money for both a photographer and a videographer- please refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony. You can have the entire reception to grab a story-worth pic! If you post anything on instagram, don't be shy- tag us! We would love to see your pictures and videos and repost if possible. @madelinejsears, @Maxxonmaxxoff

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Is there an afterparty?

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No formal afterparty is planned- however, the bride has very high hopes to see y'all out downtown. Angel Share, anyone? Dibs on pool!