FAQs

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What should I wear?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. We are asking our guests NOT to wear any of the following clothing items: Jeans, the colors white, cream, ivory, etc. shorts, or non-dressy flip flops. Wear your Sunday best!

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We ask guests arrive at the venue at minimum 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. The additional time allows guests to use the restroom, silence cellphones, and take their seats before the ceremony begins.

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When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my invitation or can I do it online?

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In order to ensure enough food and beverages for our guests, we ask you RSVP no later than May 1st, 2022. Feel free to mail back the invitation to RSVP or do so on the RSVP tab of the website.

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Do you have a gift registry?

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We are registered on Amazon. We will also have a table available at the reception with a card box for any guests who would prefer to give cash as a gift or directly give their gift on the wedding day. Follow the link to our gift registry: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/AustinandKariReed

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Can I post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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We encourage guests to post plenty of pictures/videos on social media! Make sure to use our wedding hashtag #StokedtobeaReed when posting photos so we can keep track of all your pictures! Per the Brides request, there will be NO photography or videography during the ceremony aside for the professional photographers hired by the couple. An announcement will be made by the officiant prior to the start of the ceremony as a reminder, but we greatly encourage guests to completely turn off their cell phones for 30 minutes and be in the moment with us during the ceremony.

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Where should we park?

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Anywhere in the front of the venue is accessible to guests for parking.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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Any guests who would prefer not to drive to and from the venue, Uber and Lyft is available in Smithfield to ensure safe arrival back at the hotel.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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We have a hotel block at the Hampton Inn and Suites, but there are two other smaller boutique hotels available to book if guests would prefer to be closer to the venue.

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What food will be served at the reception?

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To stay true to our southern roots, we will be having a buffet style BBQ dinner. Servers will be available to help serve food to the guests from the buffet line, and the servers will come around to help clear tables when guests have finished eating.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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We currently plan to have our ceremony on the outside deck of the venue (weather permitting). The reception will be held inside the ballroom of the venue.

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What should I do if I can't make it?

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You will be missed! If you can't make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP "No", so we can plan accordingly.

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Are kids/plus ones welcome?

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While we want everyone to feel comfortable, we have a strict guest list to stay on budget. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation and the RSVP page.

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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If you have any additional questions prior to the wedding day, feel free to message the bride or groom to ask.