FAQs
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Are kids welcome?
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Yes! The venue has a playground area for children :)
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Weather provisions?
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Although the temperatures in Georgia start to wind down in September we can still expect it to be warm. The ceremony as well as the reception will both be indoors and air conditioned, while the cocktail hour will be outside on a covered porch, weather dependant.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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Yes! We have blocked off a number of rooms at a discounted group rate at the Quality Inn & Suites in Dawsonville, GA for your convenience. The hotel is less than 20 minutes away from the venue by car, and we plan to provide a taxi service from the reception to the hotel. Please see under the Travel section for more information.
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Is there transportation to and from the hotel to the ceremony?
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Yes, we will be arranging a complementary shuttle service from the Country Inn and Suites hotel to the ceremony, then from the ceremony to the reception. Please let us know in advance if you are interested in this service so we can get an accurate headcount.
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What to expect from the ceremony?
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The Orthodox Christian wedding ceremony is an ancient rite and sacrament rich with biblical imagery, prayer, and symbolism. As for the finer details well, "come and see"! As for more practical details, please be aware that the chapel, like most Orthodox churches, does not have any pews. There will be limited seating, so if you are unable to stand for the duration of the ceremony (approximately 45 minutes) please request seating in advance and you will be accommodated! As mentioned in the dress code, men are asked to remove their hats inside the chapel while women are welcome (but not required) to cover their heads with a hat or scarf.
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What if I want to attend an Orthodox Christian service?
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There will be an Orthodox Liturgy the morning of our wedding date if you wish to join the bride and groom in attendance. Liturgy begins at 10am. Please visit stmaryofegypt.org for the schedule of services and for more information. People of all faiths are welcome to attend our Liturgy but please be aware that only baptized Orthodox Christians may participate in any sacraments, including Confession and Holy Communion. The services at St. Mary of Egypt are primarily in English, with some Church Slavonic scattered throughout.
