Frequently Asked Questions

We can’t wait to celebrate with you in the gardens of South Carolina. Here’s your guide to the weekend.

• Welcome Party: Friday, March 20, 7–10 pm, Briarcliffe Acres Cabana.

• Wedding: Saturday, March 21, 4:30-10 pm, Ceremony at the Live Oak Allée, Cocktail Hour at Diana Pool, Reception at the Leonard Pavilion, Brookgreen Gardens.

• Sunday Brunch: March 22, 11am- 1pm at Susan & Andy’s home.

You can fly into Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), about 30 minutes south of North Beach Resort and 35 minutes north of Brookgreen Gardens. North Beach Resort is about 45 minutes from the venue.

We recommend North Beach Resort & Villas in North Myrtle Beach. Since units are privately owned, no official room block is available. Please book directly through the resort.

There is also a selection of nearby places designed to suit a range of budgets.

A 3–4 night stay is ideal to enjoy the festivities and area activities.

Our ceremony will be at the Live Oak Allée, and our reception will be at the Leonard Pavilion, Brookgreen Gardens.

Please arrive 30 minutes early. The ceremony will start promptly at 4:30pm; please be sure to be seated before then.

Cocktail hour is from 5-5:50, and the reception begins at 6pm. The evening concludes at 10 pm sharp.

Wedding ceremony & reception attire is Garden Party Formal: think cocktail dresses & gowns, elegant fabrics, floral patterns, bright colors, and suits in seasonal colors. It will be outdoors on grass, so block heels or flats are suggested.

Pack sunscreen, beachwear, festive outfits, and a jacket for potentially cooler weather.

If it rains, the ceremony will move under the tent in the Leonard Pavilion. The celebration will be magical either way!

Shuttles will be provided to and from the wedding venue from North Beach Resort and also from the parking lot at Myrtle Beach Mall across from Meher Spiritual Center.

Parking is available at Leonard Pavilion at Brookgreen Gardens. Please do not park in the main parking area. There will be golf carts picking up the guests from the parking lot at the Leonard Pavilion.

Rideshares like Uber and Lyft are not available. Brookgreen Gardens does not permit outside rideshares through its gates.  Please plan to take the shuttle, rent a car, or carpool.

The wedding venue is accessible to people with mobility issues.

Our reception menu will offer meat, seafood, chicken, and vegetarian options.

Drinks include wine, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.

If you have a serious food allergy, please let us know when you RSVP.

Your presence is the best gift. In lieu of gifts, we’d appreciate a donation to one of our favorite charities, such as Meher Spiritual Center or World Wildlife Fund.

After the wedding, we’ll be the Lesniks: Susan Lee MacDonald Lesnik and Andy Lesnik.