How do I RSVP?
The RSVP form is available under the "RSVP" tab on this website. Please provide the full name of one addressee as printed on your invitation to access the form. Entire parties, including plus ones and children, can be registered in one form.
Please inform us of your plans no later than May 10th. You are welcome to adjust your responses to the RSVP as needed in the lead up to the wedding, but if you need to adjust your plans after May 10th, please reach out to us directly.
What is the dress code?
Strictly formal—suits and dresses are preferred. Jackets and ties are encouraged but not required. Please, no jeans, shorts, or short sleeve shirts. Consider bringing along extra footwear and apparel that is suitable for grass and comfortable for dancing at the reception.
Will I be able to take my phone into the ceremony?
No phones will be allowed in the chapel during the ceremony. We promise that our wedding photographer will take better photos than any of us could, but only if their professional photos are not filled with floating phones! We will safely sequester phones for the duration of the service, and they will be available for pick up immediately upon its conclusion. Please take (and share!) as many photos of all other wedding events as you would like.
May I bring a guest to the wedding?
The wedding and reception are by invitation only. When you RSVP, it will indicate whether or not you are able to bring an additional guest (we have assigned plus ones rather liberally). Respectfully, only guests who RSVP may attend. If your circumstances change at the last minute, please reach out to us directly.
Are kids allowed at the ceremony and reception?
Children of invited guests are more than welcome to attend both the ceremony and reception, but please include them in your RSVP. All parents should have enough guest slots available to bring their children along—if we have made an oversight on our count for your family, please reach out to us and we will correct it. We kindly ask that parents with young children seat themselves at aisles and near exits in case you need to step away during the ceremony.
How do I get to the wedding venue?
Directions to the Macalester College campus are under the Travel page on our website, including public transit and parking information.
Are campus buildings wheelchair and walker accessible?
The chapel and ballroom are ADA compliant and fully accessible. We kindly request guests reserve aisle seating at the ceremony for those who need or benefit from it most.
Where will the ceremony take place?
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel, which is on Grand Avenue, between Snelling Avenue and Macalester Street.
Where will the reception take place?
Alexander G. Hill Ballroom. The ballroom is located on the second floor of the Kagin Commons building, which is on Snelling Avenue between Grand Avenue and Summit Avenue.
Do I need to tip my servers or waiters?
No. While you are of course welcome to show your appreciation for any staff who go above and beyond, tipping is entirely unnecessary. Your hosts will provide a gratuity to all of the workers who make our time together special.
How late will the reception go?
We expect the reception to end shortly after midnight, when the DJ and bar service close. We have the space reserved through 1AM, and we respectfully request all guests who do not wish to assist with clean up leave by 12:30 AM.
Can I park my car at the venue overnight?
Yes, you will be able to park your car overnight at Macalester College in the assigned lot. If you elect to do so, please make arrangements to pick it up promptly the following morning. Most of the nearby street parking is also available overnight, but please pay close attention to day/time restrictions.
Will there be a hotel block?
No, we found during our research that few of these options would be cost-effective or substantially more convenient for guests. Instead, please look at our Accommodations page for information that will help you save time and money as you look for weekend lodging. If you run into problems or would like to be matched with other attendees looking for group lodging options, please reach out to us directly.