Questions & Answers
Please email us at podamandevillewedding@gmail.com if none of your questions are listed below.
What is the address?
Please use the address listed below. If you plug in "Hopelands Gardens" into your GPS, it will take you to the wrong parking lot. We require all guests to park at the Reception Area known as the Rye Patch. From there, guests will make a 5 minute walk through the gardens to get the ceremony area.
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Rye Patch
100 Berrie Road
Aiken, SC 29801
What date should I RSVP by?
May 21st, 2025
Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail in an RSVP card?
Guests are welcome to RSVP online or use the RSVP card that was part of your invitation.
What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?
The wedding will start at 6 pm so we ask guests to be in their seats by 5:45 pm. Guests will need to park in the Rye Patch and then take a 5 minute walk through the gardens to get to the reception area.
Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?
We ask for no phones or photos to be taken at the ceremony. However, you are more than welcome to take all of the photos you want during the reception. Any photos you want to share with the bride and groom can be emailed to PodaMandevilleWedding@gmail.com
Can I post wedding photos on social media?
We don't mind at all! Please go ahead if you would like! We just ask that you wait till the day after so the Bride and Groom have a chance to do it themselves first.
What is your wedding hashtag?
#PodaParty #MandevilleMoment
Will you be live streaming your wedding?
For the guests who cannot make it, we will have a live stream going for the wedding ceremony. The link is on the homepage. The link will be updated to the livestream once we are getting things set up.
Where will wedding updates be posted in case of rain?
Any updates for the wedding, like a delayed schedule or rain, will be posted on the updates tab at the top of the page.
What should I wear to the wedding?
The wedding will be outdoors so please plan on wearing lighter clothing. It will be in the middle of June so temperatures will range between 85 and 95 degrees. Please wear summer cocktail attire and please be sure to wear wide based heels. There will be portions of walking on gravel and brick paths. Thin heeled shoes will slip in potentially hazardous areas.
Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be outdoors in the shade with accommodations made for the heat. The reception is held both indoors and out.
What is the weather like in the area?
In mid-June we expect high temperatures in the high 80's and low 90's. So if you are coming from out of state, please dress lightly and bring sun block.