- Q: Not to be picky, but I noticed there was no actual start time
listed on your wedding invite. Is there something I missed, or should
I just arrive whenever I feel like it?
- A: Nothing gets past you, and that's great, that's why we're
friends. Please plan on arriving at 5:30 pm on May 2nd. We will start
the evening with cocktails, followed by our ceremony and then
reception and dancing til 10 pm. There has also been loose talk about an after party down
the road.
- Q: Why is there no address for the wedding on your invitation?
- A: The Umlauf Sculpture Garden
is located at 605 Robert E. Lee
Road, Austin, Texas 78704. If anyone was on the
fence about visiting Texas, we didn't want a Confederate street name
to weigh in on their decision. Despite its address, Umlauf is a
lovely place.
- Q: We have kids. Are they allowed at the wedding?
- A: We welcome all out-of-town guests to bring their children to
Austin, the wedding, and all out-of-towner activities. There will be
a children's play area set up at the wedding, and we're planning to
have an on-site sitter to keep the little ones entertained while
parents get some time to dance and eat and party down. If this sounds
like a good arrangement for you, let us know. Some guests have told
us they will be traveling with kids, but hiring a sitter the night of
the wedding. Really, whatever you want is great, but please keep us
informed so we can help. We are asking that local guests do not
bring kids to the wedding, although we like your family very much.
- Q: The hotel you blocked rooms at is kinda expensive. What are my other options?
- A: Sadly, it is pricey. If you are traveling alone, we will be happy
to set you up with a hotel roommate for the weekend to split the
bill. The room is the same price for one or two people, so that will
bring costs down a lot. Another option is to have our local friends host
you at their home, free of charge, and if you are nice they will
probably share their coffee with you. Let us know what you prefer and
we will make it happen.
- Q: What about just cheaper hotels?
A: You got it: check out our lodging page.
- So, this being a Central Texas wedding, I presume the food will be some of the world-famous local barbeque?
- If by barbeque you meant a delicious vegetarian gourmet meal, then yes!
If you'd like to get some traditional Texas barbeque, a short walk from downtown
gets you to Iron Works Barbecue,
or if you're up for an hour drive at 7am Saturday, check out Snow's BBQ.
- Q: By the way, I love the invitation, it's so professional and cool looking, but how come the webpage is so blah?
A: Guess who did which.
- Q: Speaking of the invitation, I couldn't judge from it exactly what
the dress code will be at your ceremony and reception.
- A: As for attire, it
is Austin semi-formal, which means you should probably wear shoes. No
need for suits and ties, or sequins, unless that is what you want,
then by all means! We are hoping that our guests choose to dress
somewhere in that comfortable yet classy zone between t-shirts and
tuxedos. Please keep in mind that May 2nd in Austin can be balmy.
- Q: I don't know if that answer is much help. What will the two of
you be wearing?
- A: We're hoping to razzle-dazzle it up a notch from our guests. The
bride-elect will be wearing a stunning spring evening gown, and will
most likely do a wardrobe change to something less floor-length, but
still snazzy, before hitting the dance floor later in the
evening. The groom has no idea what he will be wearing, but promises
sophisticated charm.
- Q: So the groom won't be decked out in orange ruffles and the bride
won't be wearing the gorgeous circa 1986 creation we saw in the
invite photos? Why not? You two looked great!
- A: You flatterer! You must be talking about his Princeton reunion
regalia and her Craig's List special. That wedding gown is lacey,
fluffy, and boasts an eight-foot train, but unfortunately it is so
bead-inlaid and massive that wearing it makes the bride-to-be feel
like she was thrown in jail. Without the phone call.
- Q: So, no white dress?
A: Nope. Nor will there be a dowry.
- Q: Well, speaking of tradition and merchandise, I can't find your
online registry anywhere!
- A: That is very thoughtful of you. But, the fact is, we don't want
gifts. We want you. We want you present at our wedding. We are
delighted you are taking the time and expense to celebrate with us,
and that is better than any crystal sugar spoon.
We understand that our 'no gift' request is jarring to some
people. But please embrace our desire to experience a wedding
celebration of our own making.
- Q: You two are nuptial anarchists! How else are you blowing the Marital-Industrial Complex wide open?
- A: No diamond ring. No bridesmaids. No groomsmen. No rabbi, priest, or local judge
who would probably screw up the pronunciation of Ben-Zvi. We are
having a secular ceremony of our own intelligent design. One that
relies heavily on our family and friends. One that we are thrilled
you will be participating in.
We can't wait to see you!