Sorry, this is a kid-free event. Please note if your child is old enough they will be included on the invitation and RSVP. Check out our RSVP section of this website to look up your invitees.
DIVINITY ESTATE & CHAPEL 1100 SOUTH GOODMAN ST ROCHESTER NY 14620 The ceremony & reception will be at this location.
Please RSVP on this website by August 1, 2023. Your RSVP will indicate the invitees in your party.
Sorry, no sleepovers :) We unfortunately do not have enough guests to reserve a hotel block. We recommend Airbnb or a local hotel. Some hotels have a limit to how far in advance you may book a room. We recommend looking into the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, 30 Celebration Dr, Rochester, NY 14620: 7 min drive from our venue and walkable to local restaurants during your stay.
The short answer? No. The long answer? We know this comes from a place of love, but for blended families it can feel like a double standard. Traditional first families are not asked to perform a ceremony with their kids to prove their love and devotion. Often, we culturally encourage first family parents to have date nights and fortify the foundation between the adults. Kids build upon that foundation and thrive on the stability created by adults. We tell parents that one day the kids will leave the nest, and you're left with each other. For us, We know our child is deeply loved. He knows he's so very important to us. And, Faith and Josh are two adults, in love with one another and the life they've built. Our wedding is a celebration of our relationship, and honors our foundation. One day in the future we hope to celebrate the foundation our child has built with his chosen partner, if he wishes to do so.
We're hoping for a mixture of both! There's rainy-day alternatives inside, but ideally our ceremony will be outside with an indoor reception. Remember, it's Rochester weather so keep an eye on the forecast.
Formal please. We'll be dressed up real nice! ;)
We'll have a buffet! We've done our best to select a variety of options for everyone's dietary needs. Feel free to reach out to us if you'd like more info.