FAQs
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What is the Candoro Marble Building?
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The Candoro Marble Building is a historic building in South Knoxville designed in the Beaux-Arts style in 1921 to be the Candoro Marble Company's office/showroom. The company was once the leading producer of finished Tennessee pink marble. However, the Candoro Marble Company fell onto hard times and shut its doors in 1982. The office/showroom remained primarily empty from the time the company closed. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. In 2000, a devoted group of volunteers and five angel investors undertook to preserve the architectural jewel and make it accessible to the community. The neighborhood volunteers formed a nonprofit called the South Knoxville Arts and Heritage Center, later renamed Candoro Arts and Heritage Center, to protect the building, which had suffered neglect and vandalism for numerous years. The nonprofit's group of volunteers stabilized the building and provided programs, many of which centered on the history of marble production in the area. In 2014 the goal of buying the building and conducting a major restoration remained unfulfilled, and the Aslan Foundation stepped in to help restore the building to its former glory. Restoration began in 2019 according to historic preservation standards from the National Park Service. After completion, Tri-Star Arts made the Candoro Marble Building their home, including providing artist studios, a gallery, and arts programming. To make this unique venue even more special, Sydnie and Blade both lived in South Knoxville when they first met. In fact, they each lived about a minute drive from the Candoro Marble Building. They are excited to commit to one another for the rest of their lives so close to where their story began.
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Is the wedding venue indoors or outdoors?
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Our wedding will be held at Candoro Marble, a historic building in South Knoxville. The wedding ceremony and reception will take place outside. Guests are welcome and encouraged to tour the building's impressive architecture and take a look at the Tri-Star Arts gallery located inside the building. Restrooms are also available inside.
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What is the parking situation?
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Street parking is available along Candora Ave. Do not worry! There will be plenty of parking for everyone!
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Is there a dress code?
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We hope our wedding will be a fun excuse to wear your favorite semi-formal/cocktail attire! However, guests are free to wear whatever they feel most comfortable in. We are just happy to have you celebrate with us!
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Where should I stay? Is there a hotel block?
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We opted to not reserve a hotel block. Below is a list of hotels, their addresses, and their distance from the venue: - Embassy Suites by Hilton, 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902 (2.2 miles) - Hyatt Place, 530 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902 (2.2 miles) - Courtyard by Marriott, 210 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902 (2.1 miles) - The Tennessean Hotel, 531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902 (2.1 miles) - The Oliver Hotel, 407 Union Ave Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37902 (2.2 miles) - Hilton, 501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902 (2.1 miles)
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Can I Bring a Plus One?
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Due to the intimacy of the venue, we are unable to extend invites for plus ones unless otherwise specified. All guests and plus ones are indicated on your wedding invitation, as well as when you RSVP via the ‘RSVP’ tab on this website.
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When should I RSVP by?
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To help us make the wedding planning process as smooth as possible, we ask that you RSVP as soon as you are able to. Thank you!!