WEDDING WEBSITE FORMAT

Nicole & Kent

November 2, 2024

Welcome

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We look forward to seeing you all soon. Many thanks to Molly Majher Photography for all the beautiful photos!

For guests unable to attend in-person, the link below can be used to live-stream our ceremony:

youtube.com/live/cMZ2rm28Szs?feature=share

Vows
Kent's Vows
Nicole's Vows
Schedule
Fri
Nov 1
2024

7:00 pm
TO 9:00 pm

Strangeways Brewing
350 LANSDOWNE RD
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Welcome!

Stop by Friday night to see the couple and say hi

The bride and groom will be at Strangeways Brewing. Come by and say hi.

Food & Drinks

Menus

Beer, wine and food will be available for purchase at the brewery. Please see the website for the menu.

Dress Code

Casual

Come as you are

Directions & Map
Sat
Nov 2
2024

5:00 pm
TO 10:30 pm

The Silk Mill
1707 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Dress Code

Festive

Think 'cocktail' but make it colorful. Guests are encouraged to wear outfits with✨color✨, prints, and/or patterns that allow them to shine.

Transportation

Take the trolley!

Transportation will be provided from the Hyatt Place Mary Washington before the ceremony, starting at 4:30PM.

The trolley will return to the Hyatt Place Mary Washington at the end of the night.

Can I drive myself?

Yes!

Some parking will be available for free to guests on-site at the venue. The Silk Mill parking lot is located in front and to the back of the Silk Mill Inn.

Schedule of Events

5:00PM - Ceremony

5:30:PM - Cocktail Hour with light bites

6:30PM - Reception begins

7:30PM - Dancing

10:30PM - Reception Ends

Directions & Map
Sun
Nov 3
2024

10:30 am
TO 12:30 pm

Eileen's Bakery & Cafe
1115 Caroline St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Say Goodbye

and enjoy some bites at Eileen's

The bride and groom will be at Eileen's Bakery & Cafe to say their goodbyes to anyone wanting to stop by,

Food will be available for purchase through the cafe. Find the couple in the back courtyard, weather permitting.

Directions & Map
Sat
Nov 2
2024

4:30 pm
TO 5:30 pm

For guests unable to attend in-person, the link below can be used to live-stream our ceremony:


FAQ
FAQ
What is the venue's address?

1707 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Driving Notes

For our guests who don't typically travel I-95 South between Dulles & Fredericksburg:

The corridor from Occquoquan to Fredericksburg gets backed up and we recommend planning for extra time, especially if you'll be arriving the day of. The drive from Dulles -> Fredericksburg can take as much as an hour and a half depending on traffic.
The exit for Fredericksburg from I95 South is 133B and this spot of highway looks like there are multiple exit points - there aren't, and if you miss exit 133B, you'll add an extra 20 minutes to your travel time. Look for the blue rest stop signs and exit as though going to the rest stop, and you will be on the correct exit ramp.

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Guest Transportation

Take the Trolley!

Transportation will be provided from the Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington. Parking is plentiful and free at Hyatt Place.

The trolley will depart Hyatt Place running in 15 minute intervals to the venue, starting at 4:15PM

Some parking is available on-site at the venue, free of charge. The Silk Mill offers guest parking lots in the front and rear of the building

But please don't drink and drive! Uber and Lyft are available in town so you can catch a ride to and from the venue safely.

Ceremony Livestream

Join Us Virtually

For guests unable to attend in-person, the link below can be used to live-stream our ceremony:

youtube.com/live/cMZ2rm28Szs?feature=share

What time does the trolley run?

4:30PM

The trolley will be available to transport guests to the venue starting at 4:15PM.

It will also run at the end of the night, starting at 10:30PM.

What is the Dress Code?

Festive

Think 'cocktail' but make it colorful. Guests are encouraged to wear outfits with✨color✨, prints, and/or patterns that allow them to shine, but it is not required.

CAN I BRING SOMEONE? CAN I BRING MY KIDS?

This is an Invitation-Only Event

We are so excited to celebrate with you and wish we could have an open-door policy for this event, however only guests listed on the invitation may attend. Invitations are non-transferable.

Yes, this does include children, and we appreciate your understanding.

Is the venue handicap accessible?

Yes!

The venue is handicap accessible; all areas of the venue are on one level and there are handicap accessible stalls in the restrooms.

The path to the ceremony space are step stones over grass. 

There are stairs to enter the reception space; additionally there is another set of doors that lead directly into the reception space without stairs.

Is anyone changing their name?

Yes!

The bride will be changing her last name to the groom's, so they will be the Les (like Lees).

Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

Indoors! (mostly)

Our ceremony and reception will be at the same venue. After the ceremony, please join us for cocktail hour in the courtyard in front of the Copper Shop followed by the reception in the main building.

When is the deadline to RSVP?

September 22, 2024

RSVPs are online-only. Please see the 'RSVP' section of the site to do so.

I have more questions!

We're happy to answer them!

Feel free to reach out to us! You have our phone numbers, or you can email kelly.le.wed@gmail.com

travel
travel
Driving Notes

For our guests who don't typically travel I-95 South between Dulles & Fredericksburg:

The corridor from Occquoquan to Fredericksburg gets backed up and we recommend planning for extra time, especially if you'll be arriving the day of. The drive from Dulles -> Fredericksburg can take as much as an hour and a half depending on traffic.
The exit for Fredericksburg from I95 South is 133B and this spot of highway looks like there are multiple exit points - there aren't, and if you miss exit 133B, you'll add an extra 20 minutes to your travel time. Look for the blue rest stop signs and exit as though going to the rest stop, and you will be on the correct exit ramp.

Wedding Day Transportation

From Hyatt Place Mary Washington

Transportation will be provided via trolley. First pickup at 4:15PM. 

Parking is available at the venue, as well as Uber & Lyft.

Stay At Courtyard Fredericksburg Historic District

620 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Located in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg and only a four-minute drive to the venue, Courtyard Fredericksburg Historic District is within walking distance to many local downtown restaurants and shops.

Group Rate: $229/night

Parking: $14/night

Stay at Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington

1241 Emancipation Highway Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401

Transportation pick up and drop off location.

Located five minutes from downtown Fredericksburg and the Silk Mill, Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington offers convenient access to shops and the University of Mary Washington campus. 

Breakfast Included

Free Parking

Discount Code: CR85917
Select "Corporate or Group Code" when booking.

registry
To Our Guests,

We are so excited to celebrate with you this fall! The link to our registry is below.

Cash gifts are also welcome, and can be given in-person at the reception or online using PayPal @kellylewed

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