1. Is it OK to post any wedding photos on social media?
We ask that no posting of photos on any social media at, during, or after our wedding take place. Thank you, we appreciate it.
2. Where are you registered?
We do not have a registry. We are grateful that you will be joining us for our celebration. Your presence is a gift we’ll treasure forever.
3. What should I wear? What will the weather be like in November?
Our wedding ceremony and cocktail reception will be outside (and under a tent if it is raining). Dinner and dancing will take place under a tent. The dress suggestion is “smart casual.”
The terrain at Findowrie Farm includes gravel, grass, and slate. Please consider wearing stable, comfortable shoes so that you can navigate these uneven surfaces.
Over the past decade on November 9, daytime temperatures have ranged from 45 to 70 degrees. Please check the extended weather forecast before traveling to Charlottesville.
4. Is your wedding ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner taking place at the same venue?
Yes, our wedding ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner/dancing will all take place at one venue - Findowrie Farm, 728 Campbell Road, Keswick, Virginia.
Our ceremony begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
From a guest perspective, there will be no break in-between the ceremony, extended cocktail hour, and dinner/dancing.
5. Will there be round trip transportation between hotels and Findowrie Farm on Saturday?
Yes, we will provide round trip transportation from/to Keswick Hall and Residence Inn on West Main Street on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Shuttles will pick up guests at Residence Inn at 1:00 pm and at Keswick hall at 1:10 pm.
We encourage our family and friends to take the coach bus transportation that is being provided. We want everyone to stay safe so we are discouraging you from driving.
If you absolutely must drive, please appoint a designated driver who will not be drinking.
6. If I live locally in the Charlottesville area and need to drive my own car, where should I park on Saturday at Findowrie Farm?
Please park on the grass inside the Farm entrance to the left. There will be an ATV to take you the half mile up to the wedding gathering. Or, you can walk if you’d like to.
7. Is there a Guest Welcome Event on Friday evening, November 8, 2024?
Yes, and we hope everyone will join us!
We’ll gather starting at 7:00 pm for drinks and hors d'oeuvres. But if your flight gets in later, please join us when you can at:
Tavola Restaurant
826 Hinton Avenue
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902.
Tavola Restaurant is in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville. It is just under one mile from Downtown Charlottesville and about 7.5 miles from Keswick Hall.
8. Will round trip transportation be provided between hotels and Tavola Restaurant?
Yes.
Please note, there is virtually no parking in the Belmont neighborhood where Tavola Restaurant is located.
Shuttles will pick up at Keswick Hall and Residence Inn on West Main Street at 6:30 pm.
9. Where do you recommend I stay?
Please see the “Travel” tab of our wedding website for a range of area hotel recommendations.
10. When is the RSVP deadline?
Thank you for RSVPing before Friday, September 6. Please see the RSVP tab above to RSVP to all weekend events.
11. Will there be any vegetarian, gluten-free, or nut-free menu options?
Yes.
We want all of our loved ones to stay safe and we can accommodate special dietary restrictions. Please let us know ahead of time when RSVPing. Also, please be specific about what your special dietary restrictions are so we can plan ahead to keep you safe and happy.
12. Do you have any recommendations for where to eat, points of interest, or things to do?
Yes!
We recommend visiting the “Things to Do” page of our wedding website. You’ll see a list of suggested local hot spots and fun things to do in the area. These include the historic downtown Charlottesville walking mall, scenic drives, restaurants, and cideries/wineries to visit during your stay in Charlottesville.
13. I still have questions. What is the best way to contact you?
Please contact Tim and Tara at findowriefarm@gmail.com.