THE MARRIAGE OF
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
CAITLYNN &
ALEXANDER
FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2025 | 6:00 PM | RED BUTTE GARDENS
A Celebration Requires YOU.
Our reception is from 6pm - 10pm. We want you to stay, eat, dance, and celebrate with us for as long as possible. We would love for you to send us off into our lives together at 9:45pm.
For more details about the event refer to The Game Plan and our FAQ page.
The Orangerie
RED BUTTE GARDENS
300 WAKARA WAY
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84108
THE GAME PLAN
💍 The Ceremony
Late Afternoon
Our moment where we’ll exchange vows in an intimate setting. This special moment marks the start of our journey together, and we’re grateful to everyone for celebrating it with us.
🍹Cocktail Hour
5:30
While the wedding party and family take pictures, feel free to compete in minigolf, connect with friends, and grab a drink. Believe us, we want to celebrate with you as soon as possible.
🎈Reception Starts
6:00pm
Let the party begin! Please get some good food and celebrate with us. The Bride and Groom can't wait to mingle with everyone who is attending.
📢 Starting Lineup
7:30pm
We love sports, and want to do something silly to kick off the activities for the night. We would love for you to be loud, obnoxious, and laugh as we announce our wedding party with a “Starting Lineup”.
🍰 Cake Cutting
7:45pm
Join us for a sweet moment as we cut our wedding cake, symbolizing the start of a lifetime of shared joy. A slice for everyone will be served shortly after.
👰🤵 Watch Us Dance
7:50
Please join us by the dance floor as we do a Mother/Son, Father/Daughter, and share our first dance as a married couple. It’s a moment we’re thrilled to share with each of you.
💃 You Dance!
8:00
The dance floor is open! We invite everyone to join us in celebrating with music and dancing. The music in the first hour is for everyone. Let’s make this a night to remember!
🕺 You Continue to Dance!
9:00
The night is still young! Continue to enjoy the dance floor, good company, and throw it back as we keep the energy high. As it is later in the evening, the music will become more club like and may be inapropriate for some. Please feel no pressure to stay if it's not your jam.
👋 Send Off
9:45
As we close this memorable evening, we invite you to join us in a send-off filled with warm wishes and a hopeful start to our journey together. Thank you for being here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What date should I RSVP by?
Please RSVP by June 18th. We need to provide final numbers to vendors 30 days before the wedding and this gives us time to make the final list.
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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
The Ceremony will be outdoors in a shaded area. Water will be available at all times. The reception will be indoors with a outdoor patio.
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What is the dress code for your wedding?
We encourage our guests to dress their best! Suits and floor length dresses are recommended. Please refrain from wearing casual clothing. Dress code is cocktail formal. The wedding party will be wearing black, white, grey, and forest green.
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What time should I arrive?
Our ceremony will begin promptly at the time stated on the invitation. Arrive no more than 15 minutes early. Guests who have not arrived by the start of the ceremony will not be permitted to enter the venue until the ceremony is complete. The reception / cocktail hour will start at 6pm and all guests may attend at this time. We appreciate your understanding in ensuring we have our special moment, uninterrupted.
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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate additional guests not explicitly stated on the invitation. We appreciate your understanding and are excited to celebrate with you!
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Am I allowed to bring my children?
As much as we love your little ones, with the exception of our immediate family, we will not be allowing children at the ceremony or reception.
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Can I take pictures?
Our Ceremony will be unplugged to ensure our photographer and videographer are able to do their best work in capturing our big day. Please keep any personal cameras or phones put away until the reception.
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Where should I sit?
The ceremony will have marked reserved seating in the first row or two for immediate family. The reception is open seating and the wedding party will be seated at the head table.
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What time does the reception end?
Our send off will be at 9:45pm and we hope you are able to stay through this moment with us!
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What is the wedding day itinerary?
You can find the “Game Plan” Here!
Please check back for the most up to date information!
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Is there an open bar?
We will have a hosted bar. This bar will have alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (for those in need of a diet coke).
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Where should I stay?
You are welcome to stay wherever you would like. However, we have potential discounts on Marriott Properties. Email us at HudsonParty2025@gmail.com for more details.