The countdown is on! We are just days away from The Blackout, and we cannot wait to celebrate Mandi's 51st birthday with you. Before you arrive, please review the important details below to help make the evening unforgettable.
ALL BLACK ATTIRE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
This is The Blackout, and the dress code is ALL BLACK. Mandi has thoughtfully curated the look and experience for the evening, and we ask that every guest honor her vision by wearing black attire. If you'd like to add a subtle or pop of color to your footwear that’s perfectly welcome. Thank you for helping create the incredible atmosphere she has imagined.
No Gifts, Please Your presence is truly the greatest gift. In lieu of birthday gifts, Mandi asks that you consider making a donation to Laugh Like Kate, the charity she has chosen to support.
Thank you to everyone who has already donated. If you would still like to contribute, the donation link is available here. There will also be an opportunity to donate during the celebration. Bring Your Dollar Bills! One of the evening's special moments will be our African Money Dance, a joyful tradition where guests celebrate and honor the guest of honor by showering the dance floor with dollar bills. For Mandi's celebration, every dollar collected during the Money Dance will be donated directly to Laugh Like Kate. Bring your $1 bills (and as many as you'd like) and join the celebration! Every dollar donated will support a meaningful cause through the Laugh Like Kate Foundation.
Come Hungry You won't want to miss the incredible culinary experience we've planned for the evening.
From delicious food stations to handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your appetite and get ready to indulge!
Hotel Shuttle Transportation Complimentary shuttle service will be available for guests who booked within the room blocks at the following hotels: • Hyatt Centric Hotel • Canopy Hotel • AC Hotel
Pickup, return times, and instructions are available below. Please Celebrate Responsibly If you plan to enjoy cocktails throughout the evening, we encourage you to celebrate responsibly. Please use the complimentary hotel shuttle, Uber, Lyft, or another safe form of transportation. Your safety is important to us, and we want everyone to arrive home safely. Most importantly, come ready to celebrate! Mandi has been looking forward to this day for a long time, and we can't wait to make it one of the most memorable celebrations of her life.
Thank you for being part of this incredible evening. We look forward to celebrating with you! Any questions can be directed to hello@wearefabcreated.com 704.313.5350
Saturday, July 25, 2026 7:00 PM – Midnight
Blackout Chic · All Black Attire Required
“Black is the only color on the dress code for the night."
Carmel Country Club 4735 Carmel Rd Charlotte, NC 28226
Dress Code:
One night.
One woman.
Come celebrate the woman who just keeps getting better.
Now it's time to black out the room. Don't miss it!
one unforgettable chapter
Transportation will be provided to and from these locations at scheduled times, which will be shared closer to the event date. If you plan to enjoy alcoholic beverages during the celebration, we highly encourage you to take advantage of the provided transportation.
For your convenience, we have reserved room blocks at the following hotels.
accommodation
options
IMPORTANT
SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR GUESTS WHO ARE STAYING AT ONE OF THE OFFICIAL HOST HOTELS AND BOOKED THEIR ROOM USING THE EVENT ROOM BLOCK LINK PROVIDED.
Guests who booked outside of the event room block or are not staying at one of the host hotels are not eligible to use the shuttle service.
Departure to Carmel Country Club
Please be in your hotel's lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Shuttle arrival times may vary slightly due to traffic and hotel pickups, so we appreciate your patience and ask that you allow a small grace period.
Shuttle Departure Times
AC Hotel SouthPark: 6:30 PM
Canopy by Hilton SouthPark: 6:45 PM
Hyatt Centric SouthPark: 7:15 PM
If you miss your scheduled shuttle, please plan to drive to Carmel Country Club or use a rideshare service. Additional shuttle departures cannot be guaranteed.
Return Transportation
Shuttles will depart from Carmel Country Club and return to the host hotels at:
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 AM (Final Departure)
Complimentary shuttle transportation has been arranged to and from Carmel Country Club for your convenience.
TRANSPORTATION
In honor of Mandi’s celebration, we invite you to consider making a donation in lieu of gifts to “Laugh Like Kate”
A foundation created in memory of Kate Powis, who played middle school volleyball for Mandi and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Kate courageously battled cancer before passing away on August 17, 2021.
Her family established the foundation to support pediatric cancer research through The Ohio State University and to continue sharing Kate’s light, strength, and joyful spirit with others.
Mandi’s greatest wish is not for gifts, but for the opportunity to help create a better world through your generosity and support of this meaningful cause.
Mandi's goal is to raise $35,000 to complete funding the endowment.
