FAQs

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Where and when will the ceremony and reception take place?

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The ceremony and reception will take place on 15 August 2026 from 4pm until 11pm at The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms (5851 E Walnut St, Westerville OH 43081). A more detailed timeline and itinerary will be released in the upcoming months, please check back as the big day approaches. Check out their website in the meantime: www.jorgensen-farms.com

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Is there a dress code?

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Dress code will be cocktail attire. For examples of cocktail attire, check out this link: https://pin.it/7wCs7dMRH We recommend guests try to stick to pastel, summery colors as able! We have no issue with guests wearing our wedding party colors, as depicted above. Please dress in whatever you feel comfortable in. Check out the URL for ideas!

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation indicates that you may bring a guest, then you are encouraged to do so! Please make sure to RSVP.

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Are kids welcome?

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We love your little ones! However, due to the limited space at our venue, we have decided to keep our wedding adults only. We encourage you to use this as a date night to get out and have fun!

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How do I RSVP? What is the RSVP deadline?

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Formal invites are on their way. Please RSVP no later than 1 June. You can RSVP on our website in the “RSVP” tab: just enter your name!

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How’s the weather?

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Ohio weather is unpredictable, as the Ohio native/transplant guests will tell you! One thing that is guaranteed, it will be hot. We recommend bringing cool, comfortable clothes. We also recommend bringing an umbrella: thunderstorms are common in the summer.

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What is the schedule for the big day?

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We will release a formal schedule after we send our formal invitations.

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What kind of food will be available? Can I request substitutions?

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Please see below! While food substitutions will not be available, we will have plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. Cocktail Hour appetizers: 1. Seasonal Crostini: strawberry, goat cheese, and honey (vegetarian) 2. Smoked Pork Belly: cured & smoked pork belly with sticky rice, kimchi, and sweet soy sauce (gluten free, dairy free) 3. Tuna Tartare Tacos: shallot, orange, pickled ginger, wakame, soy reduction, wasabi aioli, and crispy wonton (gluten free) Reception Dinner: Salad: mixed greens, dried blueberries, cucumbers, crumbled goat cheese, and elderberry vinaigrette (vegetarian, gluten free) Main courses: Option 1: Filet Mignon with 2 sides: Garlic Whipped Yukon Potatoes and Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts with Hickory Smoked Bacon & Balsamic Option 2: Sea Bass Filet (gluten free) with 2 sides: Mascarpone Parmesan Risotto and Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts with Hickory Smoked Bacon & Balsamic Option 3: Asiago Gnocchi: caramelized pearl onions, wild mushrooms, fine herb cream. Not served with sides (vegetarian) Dessert: 1. Crème brûlée (gluten free) 2. Ice cream - we will have an ice cream cart available for guests! Drinks: all drinks are complementary to guests 1. Alcoholic: we will have a variety of beers, red & white wines, champagnes, and ciders 2. Non-Alcoholic: Seasonal Berry Water, Lavender Lemonade, Iced Tea, coffee (caffeinated and decaf), and tea will be available to guests Please let Aziel or Alex know if there are any questions or concerns

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What is the photo policy?

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Aziel and I kindly ask that you refrain from taking personal photos during the actual wedding ceremony. We will have our photographers capture all the big moments. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment.

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Is there parking? Is there a shuttle option?

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There will be parking available at the venue, The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms. We will post a parking map in the near future, so check back for updates. A shuttle option will be available to guests who stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus New Albany, as detailed in the “Travel” section of our wedding website. We will post specific times and schedule for the shuttle in the near future, please check back for updates.