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Bryan Ritze

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Stephanie Gutendorf

Bryan Ritze

and

Stephanie Gutendorf

September 12, 2025

Dayton, OH
2 hours2 h10 minutes10 min

Schedule

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Pre-Party at the Pins

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pins Mechanical Co.
416 East 1st Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Casual attrire- whatever you traveled in works!

🎳 Welcome Event at Pins Mechanical! We’d love to kick off the wedding weekend with you! Join us for a casual and fun evening of drinks, snacks and duckpin bowling at Pins Mechanical in downtown Dayton. 📍 Location: Pins Mechanical Co. 411 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402 (Just around the corner from the AC Hotel — an easy walk!) 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, September 11th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET) This event is open to all wedding guests — kids included! No need to RSVP — just swing by whenever you arrive in town. Come hang out, play some games, and get to know everyone before the big day. We can’t wait to see you there!

Friday, September 12, 2025

Ceremony with Reception to follow

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Brightside Music & Event Venue
905 E 3rd St, Ste B, Dayton, OH 45402

The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception are all held at the same location. 💍 Wedding Day Itinerary We’re thrilled to celebrate with you! Here’s what to expect on our special day: 5:00 PM – Guest Arrival & Welcome Cocktails Join us for drinks and light bites as we kick off the evening together. 6:00 PM – Wedding Ceremony Gather with us as we exchange vows in a meaningful, joyful ceremony. 6:30 PM – Dinner Enjoy a delicious dinner immediately following the ceremony. 7:30 PM – Toasts & First Dance We’ll share a few special words and officially open the dance floor with our first dance. 8:00–11:00 PM – Dancing, Desserts & Live Band The celebration continues! Enjoy live music, sweet treats, and plenty of time to dance the night away.

Travel

Hotel

AC Hotel Dayton

124 Madison Street, Dayton, OH 45402
 (937) 965-7500

Gutendorf Ritz Wedding Room Rate https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1742057128429&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Start Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 End Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: AC Hotel Dayton for 249.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Monday, August 11, 2025 *You might be able to book a cheaper rate via Marriott.com*

Discount Code - GRWGRWB

Flight

Dayton International (DAY) or Cincinnati Northern KY (CVG) airports

The Dayton (DAY) airport is your best option; only about 15 minutes to The Brightside and Uber's available. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) is the next best option; about 50-60 minutes to The Brightside. Uber will take you, but you likely want a rental car!

Travel Note

Other Nearby Hotels

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (walkable to Brightside) Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton (walkable to Brightside) Marriott at the University of Dayton (short drive to The Brightside)

Registry

Honeyfund
We’re so excited to celebrate our special day with you — your presence is truly the best gift we could ask for! 💕 We don’t need anything else, but if you feel inspired, we’re hoping to take all the kids on a big “family-moon” to Costa Rica sometime in the next year. Contributions to our adventure fund would be warmly appreciated — but absolutely not expected. Just having you with us means the world! 🌴✨

FAQs

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

Yes, there is onsite parking at the Brightside

Question

What time should I arrive at The Brightside?

Answer

Around 5:00pm -we'll have snacks and drinks waiting for you!

Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

No later than August 12th, 2025 Hotel room block closes August 11th

RSVP

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