Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled answers to some common questions to help make your trip and experience as smooth as possible. If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

  • We’d love for our guests to dress up and celebrate with us! The dress code is spring formal/black tie optional. For men this could mean a suit or sport coat with a tie. For women this could mean a floor length dress or a dressy pant suit. Soft colors, pastels, and florals are perfect for a light spring look! If you need any inspo, check out this Pinterest board!

    Please note that the ceremony and reception will be indoors while the cocktail hour will be outside barring inclement weather.

  • We love your little ones, but our wedding will be mostly adults-only. We will have a few under 21 cousins in attendance. Refer to your RSVP page for who is invited.

    We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you!

  • If your invitation includes a plus-one, their name will be listed when you RSVP online. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

  • We recommend arriving at least 15–30 minutes before the ceremony starts to allow time for parking and seating. As this is a Friday wedding, please also account for traffic.

  • There will be shuttles picking up guests from the downtown hotels in front of the Westin. (The Hilton Netherlands is 1 block over so it’s a quick walk over to the pickup location).

    Transportation:

    There will be 2 shuttles running from downtown Cincinnati, picking up and dropping guests off by the Hilton Netherlands hotel. Note that this hotel is one block over from the Westin Cincinnati.

    Getting to the venue:

    There will be 2 shuttles running continuously starting at 4:30pm, and the last departure at 5:05pm to get to the ceremony.

    Leaving the venue and returning to the hotels:

    For returns back to the hotel, shuttles will run starting at 9pm, with the last trips leaving the Monastery at 10:45pm.

    The after party will be in Mt. Adams walking distance from the reception so there will be no need for a shuttle to get there.

    You can also Uber/Lyft or drive and park. There will be parking on site.

  • Yes, parking is available on site free of charge. A parking attendant will be there to direct you.

  • The deadline to RSVP is Friday, March 6, 2026. However, please RSVP at your earliest convenience.

  • The ceremony and reception will be indoors while cocktail hour will be outdoors.

  • Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies when you RSVP online. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

  • We’ve reserved hotel blocks at the Westin Downtown Cincinnati and Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.

    Details on how to book can be found on our Travel & Stay page. Feel free to stay anywhere in downtown Cincinnati that fits your budget and preferences.

  • Absolutely! Check out our Cincy page for recommendations on restaurants, bars, parks, and attractions in Cincinnati.

  • The closest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), which is about 15 minutes from downtown. Ride-share options like Uber and Lyft are readily available. For those who prefer to drive, Cincinnati is about a 7-hour drive from the Washington, DC area. We also have guests coming from all over the USA, so driving is definitely an option depending on your location.

  • If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly - Grant at (513) 295-9417 or Catherine at (301)-807-3926. However, on the day of the event, please contact Elisabeth Lee at (301) 807-7775 or Jillian King, our wedding coordinator. We’re all happy to help!