4:00 pm - Guest Arrival
4:30 pm - Ceremony
5:00 pm - Pictures
5:30 pm - Cocktail hour
6:30 pm - Dinner & Reception

1. What should I wear?
Bring your best self! After COVID, we just want to see you!
If you want to have fun with colors, our wedding colors are; blue, rose gold, summer/pastel colors, and black.

2. Are kids invited?
We love your kids but thought you might like a night off. Adults only, please!

3. What will the weather be like this time of year?
It should be beautiful! On September 4th, the average high temperature is projected to be 77°F (25°C), with a low of 59°F (15°C). We're betting on the high!

4. Where should guests park? Is parking free?
There's paid parking available in 201 2nd St SE Garage that is adjacent to MEC. The cost is $7.50 per car during the event. No valet parking is available.

5. Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
Yes, please refer to the "Hotel & Transportation" section for more details regarding lodging.

6. When is the RSVP deadline? Can I do it online?
We'd greatly appreciate your RSVP by July 25, 2022, and all RSVPs will be done on the website under the "RSVP" section.

7. Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the ceremony and reception are wheelchair accessible.

8. Where are you registered?
Please refer to the "Registry" section for more information.

9. Can I take and post pictures and videos of the wedding on social media?
Yes, we encourage guests to post pictures and/or videos on their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with any of our wedding hashtags - #NoORdinaryLove #AkosionuDeSouzaWedding #RichieDichi2022, so we can keep track of all of your pictures and videos!

10. What happens after the ceremony?
There will be 30mins for pictures with family and friends after the ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour, dinner, and reception.

11. Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?
Yes, food & drinks will be served and you will be able to select options when you RSVP. PLEASE, NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED IN THE EVENT CENTER. There is be a bar onsite.

12. Are masks required to attend the wedding?
We do not anticipate masks being required for our wedding. We do require getting a COVID test 24-48hrs prior to the event. All guests who test negative are welcome to join in the activities. Policies can change between now and our big day but we do not require wearing a mask that day. However, you are free to wear a mask if you’d like to. We will be sure to share any updates as they become available.