Save The Dates!

Hello dear friends and family,

As we prepare for our big day, we wanted to share some thoughts on a few important details that will help make our wedding a smooth and joyful celebration for everyone. Your presence means the world to us, and we appreciate your understanding and support in respecting our wishes. Here’s a little guide to help navigate some aspects of our wedding: no children allowed, gifting cash, no plus ones, and our unplugged ceremony.

We love children, but we’ve decided to have an adults-only celebration to keep things simple and intimate. Here’s how you can help:

• Respect the Invitation: Our invitations are addressed to adults only. We kindly ask that you leave your little ones at home for this special day.
• Find Childcare: Please arrange for childcare well in advance. 
• Communicate Clearly: If you’re unsure about our policy or have any questions, feel free to ask us directly. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

 In many cultures, such as Italian weddings, gifting cash is a traditional and thoughtful gesture. Here’s how to do it thoughtfully: 

• Check Our Preferences: We’ve mentioned on our wedding website that cash gifts are welcome

• Presentation: You can place your cash or check in a card. If there’s a gift table or box at the wedding, you can leave it there. Sending it ahead of time to our address is also a wonderful option.
• Amount: Please give what you feel comfortable with. There’s no right or wrong amount—your generosity and thoughtfulness mean everything to us.

We’ve carefully curated our guest list to include those closest to us, and unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate plus ones for every guest. Here’s how you can embrace this:

• Respect the Invitation: If your invitation is addressed to you alone, please honor this and do not bring an uninvited guest.
• Enjoy Solo: Come solo and take this opportunity to mingle and make new friends. Weddings are fantastic social events, and we’re sure you’ll have a great time.
• Clarify if Needed: If you have a significant other who wasn’t invited, please ask us directly. We’ve made some tough decisions to keep our guest list manageable, and we hope you understand.

We want everyone to be present in the moment during our ceremony, so we’re having an unplugged ceremony. Here’s what that means for you:

• Respect the Request: Please turn off your devices or leave them behind during the ceremony. This helps keep the focus on us and the beautiful moment we’re sharing.
• Professional Photographers: We’ve hired amazing photographers to capture every special moment. You can enjoy the ceremony and rest assured that there will be plenty of photos to look back on.
• Be Present: Take this chance to fully immerse yourself in the experience. It’s a unique moment, and we’re excited to share it with you in a meaningful way.

We’ve chosen a black attire dress code to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to our celebration. Here’s how you can adhere to this:

• Dress Elegantly: We kindly request that all guests wear black attire. This can be anything from a classic black dress to a sharp black suit.

• Accessorize: Feel free to add personal touches with accessories, but keep the main color of your outfit black to maintain the cohesive look we’re aiming for.

Thank you for being part of our special day and for respecting these requests. We’re so excited to celebrate with you and create beautiful memories together. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to see you at the wedding!

With love, The Jenkins