Kick off the wedding weekend with a night of food, drinks, and pure good vibes at Southside Social from 6–9pm. This spot is way more than a restaurant—it’s a full-on hangout with bowling, pool, arcade games, fire pits, live music, and plenty of space to mix, mingle, and loosen up before the big day. We’ll have a casual buffet waiting, drinks flowing, and all the room in the world for everyone to catch up, laugh, and settle into celebration mode. Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to have some fun. 

For everyone’s convenience, we’ll have charter buses running to the venue before the ceremony and returning guests afterward, so you can relax and enjoy the day without worrying about transportation. If you’d prefer to drive yourself, the venue also has plenty of parking available. Either way, getting there (and back) will be easy. 

Our ceremony will take place outdoors, weather permitting, surrounded by the natural beauty of the venue. If the skies don’t cooperate, we’ll move things inside without missing a beat. We’re keeping the moment personal and meaningful with a non-traditional Christian ceremony—simple, heartfelt, and focused on the commitment we’re making to each other. However the weather turns, it’ll be a cozy, love-filled start to the day. 

After the ceremony, we’ll ease right into cocktail hour at the same venue. Guests can enjoy drinks, light bites, and a little time to mingle while we take photos and get things ready for the reception. Think relaxed energy, good music, and plenty of space to chat, explore, and settle into the celebration before dinner begins. 

The reception will kick off with a seated plated dinner and a fully open bar, giving everyone time to relax, enjoy a great meal, and settle in for the night. After dinner, we’ll move into speeches and our first dances—sweet moments we’re excited to share with all of you. Once the formalities wrap up, the lights go down, the music goes up, and it’s all dance floor from there. Get ready for a full-on celebration. 

We’ll wrap up the night with a prompt 10:00pm send-off to close out the celebration in style. Right after, the charter buses will be ready to take all non-drivers back to the hotels, making the trip home easy and stress-free. If you drove, you’re welcome to head out at your own pace. It’s the perfect ending to an unforgettable day.