FAQs

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When and how should I RSVP?

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For catering and alcohol purposes, we request RSVPs by September 1, 2021. You can RSVP here on our website, click the RSVP tab in the top right-hand corner. If you’re on your phone, click on the menu button in the top left corner.

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Which airport do I fly into?

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Tampa International (TPA) is about a twenty minute drive into St. Pete. It’s an easy airport and typically the most affordable. St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is another option, but only shaves off about five minutes of drive time.

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Is there parking at the Hampton Inn or the Hollander?

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At the Hampton there is a valeted garage that charges a flat fee per night, or the public Sundial Garage behind the Hampton Inn, which also charges a flat daily fee. The Hollander Hotel has limited parking and a valet service.

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Where are you registered?

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We are registered here on our Zola site, simply click the registry tab above.

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I’d rather stay at the beach, any recommendations?

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Treasure Island, Sunset Beach, St. Pete Beach and Madeira Beach are the locations closest to our wedding festivities, each about a 20-30 drive from Downtown. Any further north, such as Indian Rocks Beach or Clearwater Beach would add significant drive time, but they are beautiful if you choose to be a little further away.

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What is the weather going to be like?

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We hope gorgeous! October is typically is a high of 88, low of 78, but St. Pete is known as the Sunshine City for reason! It could be warmer and it could rain, so we recommend checking the weather four days before, or preparing for both situations. Please pack sunscreen!

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What are my food options at the reception?

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Our cocktail hour will consist of several passed hor d'oeuvres and dinner will be a dual protein plated meal consisting of: Chicken Roulade with herbed cheese and a citrus demi-glaze, a herb crusted Petite Filet Mignon with a Cabernet demi-glaze, mascarpone mashed potatoes and blistered carrots and asparagus. There will also be cake and a mini-Cuban late night snack. Please note in your RSVP if you are vegetarian, vegan or have any dietary restrictions.

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What's your dress code for the ceremony and reception?

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Semi-formal, but comfortable! We know St. Petersburg is hot, so dress accordingly, and obviously, please don't wear ivory/cream/eggshell/snowball/alabaster/ghost or any other ridiculous synonym for shade of white!

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Can I bring my sister/cousin-in-law/grandchild/dog/best friend from the third grade to the reception?

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Being that our reception is a plated meal and there are still COVID restrictions in place at our venue, whatever name(s) is/are on your invitation is your party limit.

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Where is the best place to grab a bite to eat while in town?

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So many choices, but here are some of our favorites: $ Casita Taqueria, Bodega, Red Mesa Cantina, Lolita’s Wine Bar, The Avenue, No Vacancy, The Galley, The Getaway, Trophy Fish, Urban Brew & BBQ, Engine No 9, Hawthorne Bottle Shop, La V, Hawker’s Asian Street Food, Nitally’s Thai Mex, Doc Ford’s $$ Annata Wine Bar, The Mill, Alto Mare, Brick and Mortar, Il Ritorno, Noble Crust, Beau’s and Moe’s, DeSesto’s, TEAK

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Does St. Pete have good libations?

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Do we?! Breweries: Cycle, Green Bench, Flying Boat, Cage, Pinellas Ale Works, Overflow, St. Pete Brewing Co Beer: The Ale & the Witch (be sure to say hello to Brett!), Independent Bar, Right Around the Corner Arcade Bar, Urban Brew & BBQ, Dog Bar, Hawthorne Bottle Shop Cocktails: St. Pete Pier/Teak, Mandarin Hide, The Canopy, Saigon Blonde, The Blue Goose, Tryst

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Is there transportation from the hotels to the venue?

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The Hollander Hotel has a free shuttle service for all guest to anywhere downtown, however if you decide to walk it, it’s about 12-15 minutes. The Hampton is directly across the street from the venue.