celebrating
Madison ruddy + William sanders
Welcome to Charlottesville, Virginia!
bridal party weekend activities guide
friday, june 14
9:15AM - Men’s golf outing
Birdwood golf course
Enjoy a round of golf to kick off the weekend festivities!
12:30-2:30PM - ladies luncheon
The Jefferson Room at farmington country club
Please note, we will not be providing group transportation for this event. Farmington Country Club is located just across the street from Boar’s Head Resort.
*Attire: Summer cocktail party
Should an early check-in to the hotel be unavailable, the Resort’s Fitness Center and Pool Complex facilities are available to freshen up prior to the ceremony rehearsal and dinner!
4-5PM - ceremony rehearsal
boar’s head resort
Please meet at the Resort’s Main Lobby promptly at 4PM!
5-8PM - rehearsal dinner
boar’s head resort patio & hearth room
Cocktails, dinner, and a toast or two to the soon-to-be Newlyweds!
*This seated dinner is by formal invitation.
8-10PM - welcome party
boar’s head resort pavilion portico
Everyone is invited to join us for cocktails, light bites, and dessert.
*Attire: Summer party chic!
saturday, june 15 - wedding day!
9AM- bride + bridesmaid transportation
to mount ida farm
Please meet in the Resort Lobby promptly at 9AM prepared with everything you’ll need for the wedding. A shuttle will transport the ladies to Mount Pleasant Manor for breakfast, mimosas, and getting ready!
12:30PM Men’s TRANSPORTATION
to the tasting and tap room at mount ida farm
Please meet in the Resort Lobby, dressed and ready for the wedding, at 12:30PM. A shuttle will transport the men to the Tasting Room and Taphouse for burgers and brews ahead of wedding preparations.
*A private car for Bill, B, and Jim Ruddy will arrive at 2:45PM to be transported to the photography location.
* The rest of the gentleman should be prepared to depart the Taproom (with all of your personal belongings) at 3PM where a shuttle will take you to take care of the important task of digging up the bourbon and bringing it back to the Mount Pleasant Manor for a toast with the entire bridal party!
3:30-4:45pm - Bridal party / family photoS
5:30PM - wedding ceremony
6-7:15PM - Cocktail hour
7:15-11PM - dinner + dancing
Food stations feature local, seasonal fare and highlight Charlottesville as a “foodie” town. Be sure to grab an affogato when you need a break from the dance floor!
late night - The corner
We know that we won’t be ready to end the evening just yet, so hop on the party bus headed to The Corner to grab another drink with us!
Sunday, june 16
12PM - post-wedding polo match - king family vineyards
Join us as we close out the weekend with a classic Charlottesville pastime, Sunday Afternoon Polo at King Family Vineyards. Stop in to catch a chukker, grab a bite to eat, and a glass of Virginia wine before headed out of town.