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We are looking forward to celebrating with you! Please RSVP as soon as you can - reach out with any questions! Love, Melanie & Tristan
We are looking forward to celebrating with you! Please RSVP as soon as you can - reach out with any questions! Love, Melanie & Tristan
October 10, 2025
Grand Rapids, MN
#HappyHoppertons

Melanie & Tristan

FAQs

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Are kids welcome?

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We are asking that this is an adult only event! We love your little ones, but we've decided to make our wedding an adults-only celebration. We hope you enjoy a night off to relax, celebrate, and dance the night away with us!

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When should I RSVP by?

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August 15th or as soon as possible!

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes! We kindly ask you wear semi-formal attire in fall/earth tones - floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, suit jackets and jeans, button-up shirts in colors like black, forest green, burgundy, warm yellows, and burnt orange.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes! We recommend Hotel Rapids, the Best Western Plus Grand Rapids, Timber Lake Lodge, and AmericInn by Wyndham are great options. More info can be found on the "Travel" page. Hotel block at Hotel Rapids - use code "mk1010"

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Can I bring a date?

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If you have a "plus one" include on your RSVP, yes! We are only able to accommodate those guests listed on your invitation. Thank you for understanding!

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What time should I arrive at the reception?

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Cocktail hour is from 5:00-6:00pm, with the dinner buffet being opened at 6:30pm. Please arrive anytime during the cocktail hour!

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Is there parking for the reception?

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Yes! The reception venue has plenty of parking. The road to the venue is a dirt/gravel road and the parking lot is also dirt/gravel.

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Will there be open bar?

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Yes! There will be an open bar for wine, beer, seltzers, and the themed cocktails. Please tip your bartender :)

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Will there be assigned seating for dinner?

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For some - immediate family and wedding party will have reserved seats, the rest is open seating, so sit where you'd like!

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Will there be dancing?

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Absolutely - all night! We will be having the best Grand Rapids cover band, Twist of Fate performing at the reception!

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Is there a hashtag we should be using when posting photos?

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Yes! #HappyHoppertons

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What time does the reception end?

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Last call will be at 11:00pm

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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If you received an invite to the ceremony, please arrive at 2:15pm.

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Is there parking for the ceremony?

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Yes! There will be parking available at the home in the driveway and on the street. This is also a dirt road with a cement driveway.

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Will the ceremony be indoors or outdoors?

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Weather permitting, the ceremony will be outdoors. It will be held in the backyard in the grass - if you love heels, wear them! Just know, you will be walking in grass and sitting in chairs on grass. If weather does not allow for an outdoor ceremony, it will be held at the reception venue - Barn in the Woods. (please do any anti-rain rituals or ceremonies that you can)