FAQs
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1. Who are the wedding vendors?
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Venue - Ivy Center Caterers - Finna Eat and Taste of Bikkles Bartender - Queen's Cocktails Photographer for Engagement Photos: Becca Malek Photography Photographer/Videographer for Wedding - Best Chance Photography DJ - DJ Fattadon Hair Stylist - LaBresha Johnson Make-up Artist - Beats by Kourtni Officiant - Tre Hunter Day-of-Wedding Coordinator - Evans Event Service If you can't find them on instagram or facebook, please email us at blackstock2023@gmail or text us at 404-480-2975 and we'll gladly give you the contact information for any of the vendors above!
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2. Can my invitation be changed from live streaming to in-person?
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We really wish we were able to invite everyone to the in-person festivities, but we were not able due to space constraints and budgetary means. We absolutely love all of you which is why we will try our best to make our virtual guests feel just as included as our in-person guests.
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3. What time should I arrive to the ceremony and/or reception?
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The doors will open for the venue at 4pm, and the ceremony will begin promptly at 5pm. The reception will follow and is expected to begin between 5:30 - 6pm.
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4. What is the dress code?
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Semi-Formal or Dressy Casual Description from MasterClass: "Semi-formal attire is similar to business casual and slightly less formal than cocktail attire. Outfit options include button-down shirts, dress pants, and dress shoes, and jumpsuits, tea dresses, and knee-length dresses. Your semi-formal outfit’s color palette depends on the time of day—wear light colors for daytime events and darker colors for evenings."
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5. What are the wedding colors?
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Royal blue, gold and white
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6. Will the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception take place indoors or outdoors?
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All events will take place indoors and there will not be a cocktail hour. See #8 for timeline.
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7. What will the weather be like?
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TBD
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8. What will your wedding-day timeline look like?
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4:00 p.m. Doors Open at Venue 5:00 p.m. Ceremony 5:30 p.m. (Ceremony Ends) Transition to Reception Area 5:40 p.m. Second Line (Bridal Party) COUPLE GRAND ENTRANCE 5:45 p.m. Welcome Speech 6:15 p.m. Reception Meal/Dinner 7:15 p.m. Toasts and Speeches (Best Man, Matron of Honor) 7:30 p.m. Wedding Shoe Game 7:50 p.m. Cake Cutting 8:00 p.m. First Dance, Father-Daughter Dance, Grandmother-Grandson Dance 8:10 p.m. Wedding Party Dance 8:20 p.m. Couple Thank You Speech 8:45 p.m. Party Time!!! 10:45 p.m. Last Dance 11:00 p.m. Grand Exit
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9. How do I get to the wedding venue? Will transportation be provided?
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Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn Express have offered to transport our guests staying at their hotels to and from the wedding venue (Ivy Center) on the wedding day. Additionally, all 3 of the hotels listed on the "Hotel/Travel" tab of our website have shuttles that will take you to and from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. You will just have to call the front desk when you land at the airport to let them know you're ready for the shuttle to transport you, and you'll do the same thing when you're ready to leave the hotel. The hotel phone numbers are below: 1. (404-344-4414) for Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West 2. (404-968-2300) for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Arpt West - Camp Creek, an IHG Hotel 3. (678- 369-9165) for Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Atlanta Airport South, GA
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10. Is there parking available at the wedding venue?
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Yes there is a large parking lot just for the wedding party and guests.
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11. Can I bring my kids?
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Due to space constraints and safety restrictions, we are only able to accommodate children already included on the wedding guest list. To confirm invited guests, please type their name into the "RSVP" tab. If there are any questions, please email us at blackstock2023@gmail.com or text us at 404-480-2975.
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12. What type of food and drink will be served during the reception?
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We will have New Orleans, Jamaican, and American (kids only) cuisine at the reception. For alcoholic beverages, Queen's Cocktails will be serving a variety of beers, wines, liquors and cocktails.
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13. I have dietary restrictions/allergies. What's the best way to let you know?
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Please email us at blackstock2023@gmail.com or text us at 404-480-2975 as soon as possible.
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14. Will there be an open bar?
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Yes there will be. Queen's Cocktails will be serving a variety of beers, wines, liquors and cocktails.
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15. Have you booked hotel room blocks or an Airbnb for guests?
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Yes, please visit the "Hotel/Travel" tab at the top of this website.
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16. Can I take pictures during the ceremony to post on social media?
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Yes guests can take photos but please be conscious of the professional photographers and videographers we have hired to capture the day. If they are taking shots of your area, please refrain from using your personal device until they are finished.
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17. What's the best way to RSVP?
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Here on the "RSVP" tab at the top of this website.
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18. When is the RSVP deadline?
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Saturday July 29, 2023
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19. I can't attend the wedding in person. Will there be a virtual wedding celebration?
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We are sorry to hear that but we will be live streaming the ceremony on YouTube Live! https://youtu.be/X1RMTAzEnKk If you received an invitation for in-person, please decline the in-person festivities and accept the live streaming event.
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20. I'm visiting from out of town. What can I do while I'm in Atlanta?
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Please see the "Things to do in Atlanta" tab of this website for a few of the places we love.
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21. Can I bring a gift to the wedding? Do you have a wedding registry?
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Yes we will gladly accept any gifts guests bring to the wedding, but we would prefer guests give electronically via the registry on this website/Zelle/Cashapp/Venmo to optimize venue space on the day of the wedding. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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22. Will there be any other events to attend during the wedding weekend?
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No, there will not be additional events for all guests.
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23. When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?
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The reception will end promptly at 11pm. Our wedding party have planned an informal after-party at The U Bar (3515 Camp Creek Pkwy #50-70, East Point, GA 30344), and our private shuttle driver will be able to drop off guests to The U Bar between 10 - 11pm.
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24. What health and safety measures will you be taking during the event?
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We will have hand sanitizer available all throughout the venue and we are encouraging guests who feel ill to stay at home and view the wedding via the livestream.
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25. How will you communicate any updated information and/or changes before the wedding?
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We have collected everyone's contact information and will send mass messages via text and/or email if any updates are presented. Please let us know if you have not been receiving our messages sent via Zola and Evite.