When is the RSVP deadline?
PLEASE! RSVP by January 5th, 2025
Can I bring a date?
Unfortunately, we have a strict guest list to stay on budget. Our celebration is strictly RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your wedding invitation.
Are children welcome?
While we love your little ones, our wedding will be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the babes at home so you can celebrate with us.
What is the attire?
Formal Attire
How do I get to the venue?
Shinola Hotel entrance is located on Woodward Avenue, however, the entrance to the wedding will be on Farmer Street behind the hotel. See attached for map.
Where do I park?
There will be valet included for every guest at the entrance on Farmer Street, however, there are plenty of parking garages within the area if you choose. The closest garage to the hotel would be the Z Lot.
Will dinner be served at the reception?
We will have a cocktail hour shortly after the ceremony with passed hors d’oeuvres and then a seated family style dinner during the reception.
Will there be any vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or special diet requests?
Please specify any allergies or diet requests on the RSVP section of this website.
Will there an open bar?
Did you just meet us?
Is there a coat check?
Being that this is a winter wedding, we will be offering coat check to all guests. Please come warm and ready to party!
Can I take and post pictures during the ceremony/reception?
We love photos! We do ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony, we’d like that time to be unplugged. For the rest of the wedding, we encourage guests to post pictures using our wedding hashtag #ashwedding2025 so we can see them, too!
Do you have any recommendations on where to eat, points of interest, or things to do during our stay?
There are so many things to do in the city of Detroit no matter where you choose to stay. If you’re looking for options please try some of our favorites;
Restaurants: Olin (American food $$$), Mootz (Pizza $$) , Texas De Brazil (All the meat $$), Adelina (Mediterranean $$$), American Coney (Coney $), Alpino (Corktown, Swiss Food $$$), Central Kitchen & Bar (American $$), Besa (Adriatic $$$), Prime & Proper (Steak $$$$), La Lanterna (Italian $$), Ottava Via (Corktown, Italian $$), Hamiltons (Corktown, American $$)
Bars: Kamper’s Rooftop Bar (#1), Bad Luck Bar, Brakeman, Gilly’s, Evening Bar at the Shinola, Nemo’s, Speakerbox, D’Mongos Speakeasy, The Skip, DeluxFlux, Buhl Bar, McShane’s Irish Bar, Last Chance Saloon, Queen’s, Batch Brewing Company, The Sugar House, The Monarch Club, The Shelby, I/O Godfrey Rooftop, Tin Roof, Second Best, Bodega Market
Experiences: Detroit Institute of Arts, check out the new & improved Michigan Central Station, explore the city, take a pedal pub, go to a sports game, go sightseeing, most importantly, have FUN!
I have more questions, who can I reach out to?
Please reach out to Camryn or Owen via text for any additional questions