FAQs

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By when should I RSVP?

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ASAP, please - by the end of February at the latest! We got an unofficial count from your text messages sent to us and have booked rooms, but to allocate rooms specifically (and make sure we don't need to book more!) we need to finalize the guest list.

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You asked us to come for a few days, but you're only getting married on one. What's the big deal?

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It's twofold. One is, if you fly in at 2am and then don't sleep because of jetlag and then get dolled up and go to our wedding and then fly out again, that's a fever dream that no one will enjoy. So you need a few days to acclimate and relax! Two is, we want this to be a vacation for you! Get excited about Tunisia! If there are specific experiences you want to do (like Airbnb experiences, tours, guided visits to specific towns, etc) PLEASE let us know as soon as you think of them so we can make sure to book transportation and whatnot - we'd love to hang out together and do fun Tunisian things!

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Do I need to get a visa?

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If you have an American passport, no! You can travel to Tunisia and stay for up to 90 days without needing a visa.

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Which flight should I book?

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Any flight that arrives at the Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) on June 11th and departs from the same airport on June 16. If you need to come in later or leave earlier let us know - it should be doable! :) We have had layovers in Frankfurt and in Paris that have been nice. If you want to start your vacation with a couple days in Paris before heading to Tunis by flying with France, feel free! Or end with a couple of days in Casablanca by flying with Royal Air Maroc! It's up to you, but we think it's a good idea to book flights together so that you can sit together and be friends! :)

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What should I bring?

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- Travel essentials (toiletries, medicines, electronics chargers, passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the wedding) - TYPE C adapters for electronics (they have two prongs on them) (Protip: they work in France, too!) - Cute outfits for going out to restaurants/going shopping even when it's hot out - A cardigan/jacket to throw over that for being inside if you get chilly - Conservative swimsuits (bikini is okay, just full coverage please!), sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, walking shoes, and a hat/sunglasses for outside time! - Outfit for the wedding -- whatever you'll want to be wearing in our photos while seated outside and dancing inside! Linen or seersucker suits are a good idea for the heat. We are going with warm colors like oranges, yellows, and reds, and obviously lots of flowers wherever possible, but if you look better in cool colors and want to do that instead do it. - If you want to bring back lots of stuff (pottery, mosaics, olive oil, pastries, harissa, you name it), make sure you leave some room in your bag! - The most important thing, though, is your willingness to discover a new country with an open mind!! :)

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Will you provide transportation for us?

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Absolutely. The wedding venue is just a short drive (~20 mins) from the hotels, and we will be transporting everyone with a rented bus and driver. We'll also take people to and from the airport on arrival & departure days! And when we plan specific outings/experiences we'll drive everyone too.

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What is the weather going to be like?

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We can't say with 100% accuracy, but the average day in June is 71° at 7am, 86° at 1:45pm, 82° at 5:30pm, and 71° again by 11:30pm. It could obviously be hotter or cooler than that. If it is scorching, we'll plan for more things being inside, and everyone will always have access to the indoors (AC!) whenever they need it. Based on averages, it should be clear or mostly clear skies, and the chance of the humidity being oppressive is only about 15%. So, basically, comfortably humid, and hot but not unbearable. Just like South Carolina but without gnats!

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What should I know about Tunisia?

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How much time do you have?? Essentially, Tunisian history is wild and the civilization is really a result of many, many different layers of peoples and cultures. Currently, Tunisia is a predominantly Muslim country that remains very open to other traditions and cultures. People are extremely friendly and welcoming, but also fairly traditional in certain senses. What this means for you is that you should just be polite and relatively modest, which I'm sure none of you will have a problem with! The language is predominantly the Tunisian dialect of Arabic, which differs a fair amount from Modern Standard Arabic. You can look up some Tunisian words for travel if you'd like, but you should be able to get by without them if you don't have the time! A fair amount of people also speak French, primarily as a holdover from being a French colony in the 20th century. Make sure to greet people back if they greet you (a "Bonjour," "Salaam," or "Aaslema" works great). There is lots of wonderful food to try, especially couscous, brik, mint tea, and sweets! If you have specific questions please let us know and we'll be happy to help.