FAQs

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is summer formal. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and the gentlemen should wear a suit and tie or a sports coat.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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It's Charlotte in, in August :). The last few years, it has been hot and humid during the days, with highs in the 90s , and pleasant evenings with lows in the 70's. But it's 2020, and as the first 6 months have taught us, all bets are off! Please check the weather prior to packing and fingers crossed for a beautiful 70 and sunny day and evening!

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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Both the ceremony and reception will be outdoors.

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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We are thrilled to be having our Pastor, Dr. Rev. Terry Moore perform our ceremony. While we were originally planning to be married at our church, our friends and family's health and safety is top of find. Luckily, we have found a beautiful location at the Belle Crane Inn, where our ceremony and reception can both be done outdoors!

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What should I do if I can’t make it?

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You will be missed!!!! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.

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What time should I arrive for the Ceremony?

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The ceremony will be taking place at 5:30 p.m. Please arrive by 5:15 so you can find a seat and relax.

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Are kids welcome?

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We love your kids, but also think Mom and Dad deserve a night off. We are happy to welcome your littles to the Ceremony if they are traveling with you, however, with the exception of our nieces and nephews, we are asking that no children attend the reception. With that said, your presence is really important to us, and if you are uncomfortable or unable to travel to Charlotte without your little(s), please reach out to Amber or Jim, and we will be happy to assist in making arrangements for babysitting services.

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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Yes! Yes! and Yes!! We are delighted to be serving appetizers and champagne during cocktail hour and then a delicious buffet dinner with beer, wine and a specialty cocktail.

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Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?

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Yes! We are able to accomodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and special dietary restrictions. Please include your request/requirement when you RSVP and we will handle the rest!

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Where are you registered?

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We are registered at Zola and Myregistry.

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Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel?

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Given COVID, we will not be arranging group transportation, but we are happy to provide you with a referral for a rental car, limo service, uber or Lyft.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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Yes, we love pictures and encourage our guests to post pictures on to their social media channels! Two requests, please make sure that your pics do not interfere with the photographer. She is awesome and will absolutely share with you too!! And second, If you are posting, please tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #jamdowntheaisle so we can keep track of all of your pictures!

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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Feel free to email/text Amber or Jim.