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Grace Ellen Matthews

and

James T. Patterson

Grace Ellen Matthews

and

James T. Patterson

December 1, 2023

Shreveport, LA

Event Schedule

Here's what to expect for our fun wedding day! This is not your traditional formal wedding, we want to spend some quality time with our amazing friends and family. Dress as you wish and enjoy an evening of celebration and good food!

Friday, December 1, 2023

Ceremony w/ Friends

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Event Space at Robinson Film Center
617 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

A small ceremony will be held to celebrate the marriage of Ellen & James. Please stay afterwards to enjoy some good time with friends while we enjoy good food, music, and laughs! A buffet style offering will be available for your enjoyment during this time. A cash bar will be hosted by the venue for your pleasure.

Registry

We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!

Wedding Party

Please meet and welcome our amazing friends who have jumped in to help make this amazing day happen!

Christopher Megee

Officiant

Elizabeth Kovar

Maid of Honor

Brett Chapman

Best Man

Chelsea Allen

Photographer

Katie Chaffin

Planning Helper

FAQs

Question

Is there a set dress code or preferred atire?

Answer

NO - Come as you are. Formal, business attire, or casual are all ok! We just want you to be there!

Question

Do I need to pay for food at the event?

Answer

NO - A buffet style catering will be offered by the venue.

Question

Will I need to pay for drinks at the bar?

Answer

YES - The food is covered, but there will be a cash bar available by the venue for your enjoyment.

Question

Will there be an after party or DJ?

Answer

NO - While there will be no DJ or "party style" reception after the ceremony, there will be music going while everyone enjoys good food and drinks. We want this time to be open for fun conversation and a fun hangout!

Question

Can I bring my kids or anyone I want with me?

Answer

NO - Unfortunately, this is a small private event with a specific RSVP guest list to accommodate food arrangements at the event space. If your name is not on the list (or you have a change to make), please reach out to us! This is a kid-free event due to the bar.

Private RSVP

As this is a small private event with our closest friends and family, if you received a request from us, please RSVP at your earliest convenience so we can ensure there is enough food catered for everyone that can come! =)

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)
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