Joan & Gerard

August 16, 2025 • Dayton, OH

51 Days To Go!

Joan & Gerard

August 16, 2025 • Dayton, OH

51 Days To Go!

J&G

August 16, 2025

Dayton
OH

Welcoming Soirée: A Night in Harlem

Friday, August 15, 2025

7:00 PM–2:00 AM

Royal Banquet and Events Center

4475 Troy Pike, Dayton, OH, 45404, United States

Attire: Dolls: Sequins, flappers, feathers, gloves. Gents: Tailored suits, fedora hats, bowties. Black and/or white

Join us as we begin our wedding weekend with an evening inspired by the elegance and energy of the Harlem Renaissance. Set against a backdrop of timeless music and celebration, this night is our way of welcoming you with love, gratitude, and joy. Let the festivities begin.

The Wedding Celebration

August 16, 2025

5:30 PM–6:30 PM

Ceremony

St Benedict the Moor Catholic Church

519 Liscum Drive, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States

Attire: British Elegance: Ladies- Bright colors. florals, fascinators. Gents- Suits, Bow tie

Be a witness as we reaffirm or vows in Holy Matrimony and unending love.

7:00 PM–8:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

St Benedict the Moor Catholic Church

519 Liscum Drive, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States

Attire: British Elegance: Ladies- Bright colors, floral, fascinators. Gents- Suits, Bow tie

8:30 PM–2:00 AM

Reception

Dayton Convention Center

22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States

Attire: Black Tie Glamour: Ladies- Ballroom glamour and elegance. Gents- Tuxedo, Bow tie.

The celebration continues with dinner and dancing at a delicately curated anniversary reception. Terrace Turn Down 2:00 am-4:00 am Close out the evening with us as we wind down on the terrace, enjoy the scenery of the city, and share some laughs with one another.