FAQs

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WHEN SHOULD I RSVP BY?

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Friday, September 22, 2023

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HOW DO I RSVP?

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Please reply by mail with the enclosed RSVP that came with your invitation. Please place initials next to meal choice for each person invited.

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WHAT ARE THE MEAL OPTIONS?

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Beef - Grilled Filet of Beef Forestiere, Bacon and Onion Compote, Port Jus Chicken - Breaded Chicken Milanes, Caramelized Fennel, Red Onion, Tomato & Feta Ranch Vegetarian -

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WHAT IF I HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES?

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Please place a note on your RSVP card of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Feel free to reach out to any family members in the wedding as well to let us know.

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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE AT THE CEREMONY?

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Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park in the parking garage and make the short walk to the chapel. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 PM.

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IS THERE PARKING FOR THE CEREMONY?

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Please reference the map of Duquesne's campus above. Parking for the ceremony is available in the Duquesne University Forbes Avenue parking garage. The street address for the Forbes Garage is 1100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. There is no fee to park in the garage. Validated parking tickets will be available after the ceremony. There are multiple ways to get to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, but here are two of the fastest ways: When you exit the Forbes Garage, you will come out of the elevator on the 8th floor and walk straight across the walkway towards the flag pole. When you reach the flag pole, you will turn right on Locust St. As you continue down Locust St, you should see the Duquesne Union and Law School on your left with the Library being on your right. There is a path between the Duquesne Union and Law School that you can take that will take you to Academic Walk. Once, you make it to the red brick road, turn right and walk all the way down Academic Walk towards the fountain. As you continue down Academic Walk, you will see the chapel past the fountain. Or once you exit the elevator in the Forbes garage, continue to Locust St and once you reach the flagpole from the parking garage. The library will be on your right and the law school on your left. When you reach McAnulty Dr, turn left up the hill and you will see the chapel on your right. Both routes should take you about 5-10 minutes.

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IS THERE PARKING FOR THE RECEPTION?

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Parking for the reception is available at the Renaissance Hotel via valet for overnight guests ($41/night) or self-park in the Ft. Duquesne & Sixth Garage across the street for $14/day.

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WHAT DOES FORMAL ATTIRE MEAN?

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Formal wedding attire sits between cocktail and black tie on the wedding dress code scale. It's slightly more elevated than cocktail attire and a touch less dressy than a black-tie nuptial.

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ARE KIDS WELCOME?

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While we love your children dearly, this will be an adult-only event. This way, it will give family and friends with small children an excuse to get a sitter and enjoy a night out as a couple.

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ARE YOU REGISTERED? WHERE?

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Yes, we are registered at Crate and Barrel. Please visit the Registry tab or the following link; https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/jenna-babinski-and-andrew-ferketic/r6719049

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CAN I BRING A DATE?

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If your invitation does not say "And Guest", you cannot bring a date.

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I HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY, CAN I MAKE A SPECIAL REQUEST?

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Please note any allergies or dietary restrictions on your RSVP form so we can be sure to make accommodations.

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CAN I TAKE PICTURES DURING THE CEREMONY?

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We really want to see your faces and not your devices so please keep our ceremony camera-free. We will be sure to share all of the photos!

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IS THERE A ROOM BLOCK?

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Yes, there are two options available for room blocks. Please click on the "Travel" tab above for additional information.

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WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE IN PITTSBURGH?

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The temperatures in Pittsburgh in October are a mystery, with lows in the 20°s and highs in the 70°s. Don't worry, all of our wedding events will be held indoors with air conditioning or heat. Also, the Ferketic's and Babinksi's are known for having terrible luck with weather when hosting events, so please be prepared to bring an umbrella.