Please RSVP by October 15th. If your RSVP changes, please let us know by October 25th.
Feel free to arrive early for a cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and to explore the gardens. The ceremony will begin at 4:30pm.
The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception will be outside in the gardens, but dinner will be indoors. Heaters will be on-site if necessary. If it’s too cold or rainy, we’ll be indoors.
Semi-formal, glam, fun. Jewel tones and florals if you’re feeling the vibe.
There is plenty of parking at the venue. Please use the entrance on North Lake Drive. Overflow parking available at the Lake Murray building on Lincreek Dr.
Photos and video are absolutely welcome and encouraged before the ceremony begins, at dinner and the reception. We would love to create a slideshow of your photos and video so please be sure to share with us! However, we ask that phones, tablets and personal cameras be turned off and put away during the ceremony itself. Please be respectful of our photographer, Jeff Blake.
Unfortunately, no. We thought about having her in the ceremony, but everyone we would trust to take her home will be celebrating with us. She will be well taken care of at doggy day care!
Yep! Beer, wine and prosecco. If you want to bring your own beer for the bar, just let us know in advance.
Yes! The DoubleTree by Hilton is wonderful, closest to the venue, and has a great breakfast. Please reference the ‘Nelson Wedding’ for a discounted room rate. This rate is available until October 9th. 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia 803-731-0300
Your invitation and details card are plantable. If you choose to RSVP online, you may keep and plant your RSVP card as well! Full Instructions: 1. Prepare your Pot Fill your pot 2/3 full with good potting soil. Tamp down the soil and add more if necessary. You want the pot to be firmly full, but not packed. 2. Plant the Paper Take your plantable paper and cover the soil in the prepared pot with the paper. It’s okay if the paper overlaps. Spread a 1/8 inch layer of soil over the plantable paper pieces and tamp down gently on top. 3. Water during Germination After planting the paper in your pot, give it a good soak. You want the paper and the soil to be nicely damp but not swimming in water. During the first 10 days, keep the paper moist at all times. The water is necessary for germination. 4. Care after Germination Once sprouts appear, continue to keep the paper moist but be careful not to overwater. Once sturdy plants appear, water as needed. Here are the seed types in the wildflower blend: Bird’s Eye – Annual Clarkia – Annual Black Eyed Susan – Perennial Catchfly – Annual Snapdragon – Annual Sweet Alyssum – Annual
Please only RSVP for those listed on your invitation.