Yes, of course. There are comfortable rooms downstairs at the wedding venue where you can have some personal time and space if necessary.

The venue itself does not have parking available. Options include street parking and the city owned parking garage at PENDING, or Uber / Lyft. Please be aware that the RiverFest will be happening in the downtown area the same weekend.

Cocktail party attire would be great.

Please, no gifts - we are both so grateful that you will be with us on this special day.

We have made a block reservation for rooms at Hotel Ballast. For more detailed info, please click on the Travel tab. Note that the room block will be held until September 1.

Yes, we have a few events planned for our family and out of town guests. If you are a local, we look forward to seeing you at 5.30 pm on Saturday at the wedding venue. Wednesday, September 30 at 7 pm - Martinis and Smores under the trees and lights at Concorde Espresso Bar, 215 S. Front St. in downtown Wilmington. Attire - comfortable with a sweater. Thursday, October 1 at 3 pm - an afternoon at Carolina Beach with kites, bocce, frisbees, music. Bring your own food and drinks. Stay awhile and enjoy Golden Hour on the beach. Attire - beach casual. Friday, October 2 at 3 pm - The Rift Brew Pub - outdoor / indoor venue, we'll have pizza, salads, beer and wine in a relaxed setting. Attire - brew pub casual. Sunday, October 4 at 10 am - casual departure day brunch at the Ballast Hotel. Attire - travel wear.