FAQs

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I’m trying to coordinate lodging/childcare/carpools. Is there a list of who’s coming?

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There sure is! We added a new section that lists all guests and how we know them. It’s a quick way to see who’s who and make coordinating the weekend smoother (and more fun). Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16RHHRmqgHnirEdcSsJz87JQS2uqSEybzZtje5nW1z1Y/edit?usp=sharing

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A WEEK wedding?! That seems like a long time, are there other attendance options?

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Short answer: Absolutely! Do whatever works best for you and your partners / families. One of our goals for our wedding has been to create a space for friends and families from all parts and life paths to come together, meet, and celebrate. We commonly joke that the only other time this happens is a funeral, and well, we'd like to be a more active part of this one. That's why we've designed a week full of activities and housing aimed at that principle. That being said, we understand that there are a multitude of trade-offs that go into attending a wedding, especially a destination one. So, our response is do what works best for you. We're so excited to celebrate with you all for any and all events you decide to attend.

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Are kids invited?

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Yes! We love kids (we have 2 beautiful girls ourselves) and we absolutely want them to be included in our special celebration. That said, we recognize that there are aspects of weddings that are more difficult for their attention spans (i.e. boring adults toasting) vs. the more exciting parts (dancing!). To ensure a good mix of fun for them and in an effort to fulfill our vision for the days, we've decided to curate more kid-friendly spaces nearby for those less kid-friendly portions of the wedding. Check the full schedule for more details!

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Will there be childcare?

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We highly encourage bringing a family member or caregiver, but if this isn't an option we've sourced some options via local facebook mom group's. We'll update this list as we get additional options. Melody Welles - 607-262-2580 (cell) $28/hour Works primarily with infants and toddlers Associate Degree in Child Development, Pursuing Bach in Human Development Diane Marshall $26/hour 10+ years nanny experience Darbee Johnson - darbeejohnson08@gmail.com 5+ years experience, CPR certified $10/hour, $5/extra child

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Do I really need to rent a car?

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Yes. While you may not have to personally rent a car (and we strongly encourage groups to form and coordinate, which is why our guest list is public), you will definitely need some form of transportation to and from the airport, and Uber/Lyft will be more expensive in the end.

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Split ceremony and reception with a day in between, that's a little odd, right?

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Sure is! We've never been really conventional, though. Reality is, we found a nature-esque venue for the ceremony that we're absolutely in love with, and it doesn't really fit our vision (or guestlist) for the reception. We paired that with beautiful banquet hall that's perfect for a reception, and lacking a spot for the ceremony. We also wanted to solve for an aspect of weddings we find challenging - not being able to take pictures with everyone. So providing time for that activity post the ceremony allows us to capture memories with those who traveled so far to celebrate with us, while also not missing out on parts of the reception. Finally, July 3rd is our anniversary (perfect for ceremony), July 4th is a holiday and we wanted to create space for that, and Sunday (5th) felt like a great close to the long weekend.

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What happens during unscheduled time?

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Whatever you want! We'll certainly coordinate day-of with people on dinner, potential evening hangs, etc., but we want to be respectful of some people's (Chris waves hand) need for downtime. So, in keeping with theme, this is very much a choose your own adventure!