FAQs
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Formal. Suits, tuxes, or military dress for men; long dresses for women. If you plan to wear heels, we recommend block heels or heel protectors for our ceremony, as it will take place on grass.
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We have a room block at the AC Hotel Downtown Raleigh. There are also nearby hotels and Airbnbs, but we chose the AC for its great location and size.
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The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors; dinner and dancing will be indoors. We have a rain plan in place, just in case.
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The ceremony begins promptly at 4:30 PM. Please arrive by 4:15 to be seated. Late arrivals will not be seated—no exceptions.
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Shuttles will run to and from the AC Hotel Downtown Raleigh. If you're taking an Uber, we suggest scheduling in advance to avoid delays. There’s on-site parking, but if you’re drinking, please plan ahead.
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We wish we could invite everyone, but we are at venue capacity. Your invitation lists exactly who is invited. If a guest isn’t named or your children are not explicitly written on your invitation, they’re not included.
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We’d prefer you don’t. We have a professional photographer, and phones in the aisle ruin the shot. If you must take a pic, just make sure we look amazing :)
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Yes! Join us for our formal masquerade welcome party on Halloween from 7–9 PM at the Heck-Andrews House in downtown Raleigh. Dress code: dark, vampy cocktail attire. Masks will be provided (and encouraged).
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Yes—both the welcome party and the wedding will have an open bar. Cheers!