Avery & Omar
FAQs
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What time should I arrive?
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The ceremony will start promptly at 5:30 PM. Please arrive at the Arts Ballroom no later than 5:10 PM to allow time for seating prior to the processional. Friday traffic in and around the city can be unpredictable, and there will be a Phillies home game on the 23rd so please plan accordingly and leave extra time.
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Are Kids Invited?
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Although we love your little ones, in order to give our guests a night of fun, we respectfully request that no children attend our wedding, except for our flower girl and ring bearer. Please use our wedding as an excuse to get out for a night! We hope you understand!
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When will I receive the formal wedding invitation?
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Formal invitations will be mailed in early March. If you received the Save The Date but have not received your formal wedding invitation by mid March, please let us know.
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When should I RSVP by?
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We ask for all final RSVPs by April 28, 2023. You may RSVP via our wedding website or by email to AveryandOmar@gmail.com with your choice of meal.
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Is there parking near the venue?
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Yes! There are a number of lots within a 1 minute walk to the venue! Please see the travel page of our website for more info. We also recommend downloading parking apps to reserve a parking spot in advance.
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Can I take pictures and/or post photos of your wedding on social media?
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The ceremony from 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm is unplugged! Meaning no cell phone usage during the ceremony. Once we say "I Do" pull your phones out and snap away as we walk down the aisle. Please use the QR code you'll find around the venue to share your photos and videos with us!
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What's for dinner?
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Come hungry. Cocktail hour features 32 different butlered hors deourves, a toscana table and 3 chef attended appetizer stations. Dinner will include a salad and your choice of Wild Mushroom Truffle Chicken (marinated chicken breast served with mushroom cream sauce topped with a mushroom truffle); Chateau Briand (classic sliced filet of beef tenderloin served with port wine sauce) or Maryland Crab Cakes (jumbo lump crab meat pan seared and served with meyer lemon and garlic beurre blanc). A vegetarian option is also available.
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What's for dessert?
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Save room for Dessert as it will be a full Viennese Hour in the Sylvania Ballroom. This includes a Viennese Table with French pastries, tarts and pies, truffles, cupcakes, cannoli, crème brulee and a variety of cookies and candy. A Lollipop Waffle and Ice Cream Sundae Station, a Chocolate Fountain, a Smore’s Roasting Station, a Donut wall featuring a variety of Federal Donuts, a Carnival Station, a Milkshake and Rootbeer Float Station and of course, Wedding Cake Beverages include an International Coffee Bar with a variety of coffee drinks and teas, accompanied by various liquors and Avery’s favorite Espresso Martinis.
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Can I bring a date?
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Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate guests not indicated in the invitation.
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Are Kids Invited to the Happy Hour?
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Yes, children are welcome to attend the Happy Hour as it is an informal event.
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I have a food allergy or restriction can I make a special request?
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if you have an allergy or dietary restriction, please let us know in advance to ensure the venue prepares appropriately. You may send us this information via email to AveryandOmar@gmail.com