Will the ceremony and reception be at different locations?
We want to make this night easy and fun for attendees! Both our ceremony and reception will take place at The Barn at Timber Creek.
Will this be indoors or outdoors?
Both our ceremony and reception will be held indoors in a climate controlled area. After the ceremony, attendees will be welcomed onto a covered patio with heat lamps and blankets for cocktail hour.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is semi-formal attire. Dresses that are below the knee, mid-length, or floor length are appropriate to wear. Suits, dress pants with a button up shirt and blazer are appropriate as well. Please refrain from wearing all white or black out of respect for the bride and groom.
Are children allowed?
To allow all guests to relax and enjoy themselves, we have chosen to make our special day adults only (Ages 18+). This is a night off for all you parents! Names listed on your invitations are those we have space for at our venue. Again, we ask you to kindly respect our wishes and the venue's limited capacity.
Can I bring a plus one?
If indicated on your invitation- yes! Names listed on the invitation and guest count on your invitation are those accounted for in venue space. We kindly ask guests to not bring guests not listed on the invitation(including children) as we only accounted for a certain number of people when planning food and venue space.
When should I RSVP by?
Please RSVP by the date listed on your invitation. Again, names listed on the invitation are those who are invited to our special night. Those who do NOT RSVP by this date will be marked as non-attendees and will not be accounted for in guest and food count accommodations.
What if we dont feel well?
Living in the post- Covid-19 world has not been easy. We kindly ask if our guests do not feel well, whether a cold, flu, or Covid-19, to please remain home out of respect to the bride and groom, other guests, and anyone in attendance who may be elderly or immunocompromised. Please consider this heavily while RSVP'ing, as our special day follows the week of the Thanksgiving holiday. As much as we would hate for those invited not to come, we wish to keep our special day safe for all of those in attendance, including the bride and groom.
What time should we arrive?
Please plan to arrive at the venue one hour prior to ceremony start. This will give you ample time to park, admire the venue, and grab pictures. We ask you find your seats roughly 20 minutes prior to ceremony start. Anyone who arrives late will be asked to wait until the ceremony is complete to enter.
What can we do while waiting for the ceremony or reception?
Please take a moment to enjoy the scenery at our venue. Tucked away and quiet, our venue is a perfect little getaway in the middle of Virginia. Take some pictures with our decor! Both Mack and I, with the help of family members, took time to make some of our own decor. We would love to see pictures the day after in front of our photo wall or by our florals. Feel free to tag us on instagram!
We hear the ceremony is unplugged. What does that mean?
We are honored to have you all as witnesses to the beginning of our marriage. With this in mind, we invite you to be truly present with us, and respectfully request that all cameras and phones be turned off during the ceremony. We will have a team of 2 photographers and promise to share professional photos when they come in. For the reception, feel free to take lots of pictures and videos!
What food will be served? How do we notify you of dietary restrictions?
For cocktail hour, fruits, veggies, and assorted cheese and crackers will be provided. Following cocktail hour, Mission BBQ will be served. Please notify the bride and groom of dietary restrictions as soon as possible, prior to RSVPing. For the consideration of other guests and the bride and groom, please allow everyone to grab a plate before obtaining large portions or seconds.
Where can we stay?
There are lots of local Air BnB's and we have attached information about room blocks underneath the travel section of our website.
Are you accepting gifts?
Yes! We do have registry. However, the registry has a limited number of items on it. If you would like to contribute otherwise, we have a donation fund set up to assist us with a down payment for our first home.
Is there parking on site?
Yes, our venue has ample parking on site. If over the course of the night you feel it is no longer safe to drive, cars may be left at the venue overnight. However, if left overnight, you MUST get your car off the property prior to 9 AM or you will be subject to towing/fines.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes! The entire venue is wheelchair accessible including a wheelchair accessible restroom.
What do we do in chance there is inclement weather?
Virginia weather is always unpredictable. We will anticipate for the number of guests who RSVP to attend. However, in the case of snow or heavy rain/sleet, we understand if guests coming from out of town are unable to travel in. If not coming due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, please notify the bride and groom ASAP.
How long will your special day be?
We are looking forward to spending our evening with everyone! However, we understand if some guests need to leave early. Please anticipate wedding activities to be wrapped up by around 9:00pm. However, this is subject to change. Again, we ask all in attendance to be mindful of their alcohol consumption and have a planned designated driver if you plan to drink. Everyone must be gone by 11:00pm or the bride and groom will be subject to hefty fines.
Will transportation be provided between the hotels/airbnb's and the venue?
No, transportation will not be provided. Please account for this if you are considering drinking. Plan for a designated driver, carpool with other guests, or book an Uber. We want to keep all guests safe no matter how short the drive is from downtown Farmville to the venue.
Is smoking permitted on property?
Yes, ONLY in designated areas which includes the parking lot and fire pit. Any trash should be disposed of in proper waste areas. Our venue defines smoking as " Inhaling, exhaling, burning, vaping, or carrying a lit cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other device containing any tobacco product, or any other leaf, weed, plant, or other product. Smoking/vaping is allowed at designated areas which are the parking lot and the fire pit ONLY. Any instance of smoking or vaping that occurs within The Barn building or The Cottage building will be an automatic forfeiture of the damage deposit in its entirety." We kindly ask guests to follow this policy strictly as breaking this policy will result in the loss of a $1000 deposit unless guests are willing to cover the deposit cost.