8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and dark jackets and slacks. Suits are welcome if you'd like!
Come say hey & join us for a drink to bring in the weekend before our big day!
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This event is black-tie optional, reception to follow.
Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions our church has limited the number of guests allowed inside the church. Transportation will still pick up starting at 0330PM at the renaissance hotel. To keep everyone safe and to follow these guidelines, we have had to live stream our ceremony, which will be displayed at our reception site. The ceremony will still be at the same time (430PM), but take place with you all watching at the reception site- the Gadsden house! Drinks will be served during this time and cocktail hour will officially begin at 530PM when we arrive! We look forward to celebrating with you! Feel free to contact our planner Sarah at, sarah@samanthaandersonevents.com or Blake and I with questions, 704-960-7179!
4:00 pm
If you feel uncomfortable traveling during this time, we completely understand. We are watching COVID guidelines and adjusting as we get closer to our wedding date. Regardless, we will still get married on this day and provide a virtual online version you may watch from the comfort of your home-if this is what you feel most comfortable with at this time, please let us know so we can take measures to plan for this since space is limited! Thank you so much! We are looking forward to celebrating with you!
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Black-Tie Optional: Tuxes and gowns are preferred, but not required. Tuxes or dark suits for men. Long or midi length dresses or jumpsuits for women. Shorter cocktail dresses are fine, but it may be chilly out so bring a jacket!
Transportation will be available beginning at 3:30 at the Renaissance hotel on Wentworth St. It will be making two trips and dropping off guests at the chapel. The buses will then bring you to the Gadsden house for cocktail hour and the reception to follow. There is limited parking at St. Lukes on the street in in nearby parking garages if you chose to drive.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
There is a parking garage across the street from the Gadsden house that you are welcome to park in!
6:15 pm - 10:30 pm
Black tie optional- same as ceremony dress
Let us know if you think you’ll be able to join us for our wedding date, formal invitations with RSVP will follow!