When is the Wedding?
The wedding for Brandon Lipman and Maria Rodriguez is on August 21st, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Where is the Wedding?
The Wedding is being held at The View in Mount Adams, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The address is 1071 Celestial St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Where can I park on the wedding day?
The View at Mt. Adams has only has self-parking, super convenient steps away from the entrance. Valet will not be provided at the venue.
What do I have to do?
In simple terms, as our honored guests
1 - Book your travel and hotel
2 - Show up on time looking and feeling your best
3 - Relax, Celebrate, and Have a good time!
What time should guests arrive?
Please plan to arrive around 4:15 PM. The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM.
What is the schedule for the evening?
4:15 PM - Guest arrival
5:00 PM - Ceremony
6:00 PM - Cocktail hour
7:00 PM - Dinner and reception
10:30 PM - Farewell
11:00 PM - Event concludes
Will the ceremony be in English or Spanish?
The ceremony will be celebrated in both Spanish and English.
What should I wear?
The dress code is **Black Tie**. Tuxedos, floor-length gowns, and formal dark suits are all appropriate.
How do I RSVP?
Please RSVP through the Google form linked below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0sOx_yUvPXCLeF9vGjjvTh2BDPlKv0Z4l9D4PP-Hy8SuxPA/viewform?usp=header
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by Friday, July 17, 2026.
Can I bring a plus-one?
Due to venue capacity, we are only able to accommodate the guests named on your invitation. If your invitation includes a guest, you will see that option when you RSVP.
Will Button's be at the wedding?
Unfortunately, not. Button's, our new 8-month-old dog, will be relaxing in a cozy blanket at the home where he was born.
Hotel & Room Block Information
Is there a hotel block?
Yes. We have reserved a room block at:
AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks
135 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 744-9900
How do I book a room in the hotel block?
Book through the Marriott group link:
https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1779829185019&key=GRP&app=resvlink
You can also call 1 (888) 236-2427 and reference the **Rodriquez/Lipman Wedding Room Block.
What are the room rates?
- King: $219/night
- Queen/Queen: $229/night
- King Suite: $329/night, based on availability through the hotel sales team
Rates are subject to taxes, fees, and hotel availability.
When is the hotel booking cutoff?
Rooms must be booked before 4:00 PM Eastern on Monday, July 20, 2026. After that time, unbooked rooms may be released, and the group rate is not guaranteed.
What if I already booked the AC Hotel outside the room block?
Reservations made outside the room block may not automatically receive the group rate. If rooms are still available before the cutoff date, you may be able to cancel and rebook through the group link or by calling Marriott. Third-party or prepaid non-refundable reservations may not be eligible for changes.
What if I want to arrive early or stay later?
The hotel may be able to extend the group rate for a few days before or after the block, based on availability. Book your room through the group link first, then contact the hotel with your confirmation number and requested dates.
Is there parking at the hotel?
The AC Hotel is a valet-only property. Standard valet is currently about $45/night, with higher rates possible on game or event days. Pricing may change without notice.
The hotel does not offer on-site self-parking. For nearby alternatives, the hotel recommends checking bestparking.com.
Is transportation or a shuttle provided?
No shuttle is provided. We recommend Uber or Lyft between the hotel and venue. Cincinnati's free streetcar and Gest carts may also be useful for getting around downtown and The Banks area.
Reception & Dinner
Will dinner be served?
Yes! Cocktail hour, dinner, wedding cake, and a late-night empanada station are planned.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Please include any dietary restrictions or allergies when you RSVP so they can be shared with the catering team. Share the full name of the person with the restriction so the event staff knows which meal to modify.
Who will be doing wedding speeches?
BLESSING
Mother of the Bride
SHABBAT CANDLE
Father of the Groom and 2 family members
DINNER TOAST
Father of the Groom
Best Man
Maid of Honor
Father of the Bride
Fabian Brother of the Bride
REHEARSAL TOAST
Father of the Groom
Mother of the Groom
Will there be an open bar?
Kinda! There is an open bar all night for beer, wine, soda, juice, coffee, and tea. Any alcoholic cocktails and hard liquor are also available, and you can pay right there at the bar with cash or card.
What will the music be like?
There will be an experienced locally based Dominican-American DJ! He is fluent in Latin and American traditions, and we are so excited to work with him to bring our musical tastes to life. He is not taking requests, but it will be a jam!
Will there be an "hora loca" aka "crazy hour" during the reception?
Of course! The DJ we chose offered this option, which was why we chose him; he will lead the fun, and we will follow. There will also be surprises and props provided. No additional things needed. It will be in Spanish and English.
Will there be special dances during the reception?
The following dances have been scheduled and planned. First the Bride and Groom's first Dance, next dance Bride and Father of the Bride, then the Groom and Mother of the Groom, and lastly the Bride and her Brothers.
That's it, no additional dances!
Registry
Where is Maria and Brandon's wedding gift registry?
Registry details will be added to the wedding website once finalized.
Additional Questions
Who should I contact if I have a question?
Please check the wedding website first for the latest details. If your question is not answered there, reach out to our wonderful wedding planner Traci Stark at weddingdrevents@gmail.com (419) 889-3898. She meets with Maria and Brandon frequently to adress all topics.