What date should I RSVP by?

Please RSVP by June 6, 2025.

What is the address of the venue?

Our wedding venue is Lydia Mountain Lodge in Stanardsville, VA. You can use this link to view the location in Google Maps. The lodge, pavilion (where the welcome dinner, reception, and bagel breakfast will be held), and cabins are all in the same general area. If you are staying in the lodge you can park in the lot directly in front of the lodge and proceed directly to your room (we’ll send you a code in advance). If you’re staying in a cabin you’ll be able to park directly in front of the cabin. Most of the cabins are about a 5-10 minute walk from the lodge, though a handful are a 5 to 10 minute drive from the lodge.

Is there parking available at the venue?

Yes, there is a parking lot directly next to the lodge as well as a small parking lot next to the pavilion. The cabins all have a parking spot as well. LML also has a number of golf carts available for rental.

Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

Our ceremony will be outdoors in a clearing directly next to the pavilion. Guests will walk on grass to get to this area, so we’d recommend against wearing stilettos or any other heels that could sink into the grass! If you’re walking from your cabin you may want to wear a comfy pair of shoes and bring your event shoes with you. Cocktail hour will be outdoors next to the pavilion, and our reception will be inside the pavilion. In the case of inclement weather, all events will be held inside the pavilion.

What is the dress code for the wedding?

For the ceremony/reception jaunty cocktail attire is encouraged. This is really just cocktail attire, but we want guests to feel like themselves - we encourage bright, fun, celebratory, ensembles that make you feel like you.

The welcome dinner and bagel breakfast are casual. Jeans, shorts, etc. are welcome. At least one of us will likely be in jorts.

What type of food will be served at the wedding?

During the welcome dinner we’ll have very casual, picnic-like food (think sandwiches and sides).

On the day of the wedding, we’ll have appetizers during the cocktail hour, and a buffet-style dinner. There will be vegetarian options available.

Is there a gift registry?

We’re delighted that you’re going to join us and make the effort to be part of this celebration. That feels like a gift to us! If you feel inclined to give a gift, we’d love for you to donate to an organization of your choice.

If you’d really like to give a gift, we have a limited registry. The password for the registry is “LilyandColin.”

Is there food available near the lodge?

There is a casual restaurant in the lodge that you’re welcome to go to. The cabins are equipped with full kitchens.

Stanardsville is a 9 minute drive from Lydia Mountain. There’s a cafe there (Maybelle’s on Main, which opens at 8 am on the weekends) and a pupuseria (Pupuseria Los Robles, which opens at 11 am on the weekends).