FAQs

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Is there an RSVP deadline?

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Please indicate whether you intend to come to the ceremony only or to both the ceremony and the reception by May 16, 2026.

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Is there a dress code?

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The bride and groom request that all guests wear cocktail attire.

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Is the venue accessible?

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Yes! Elevators are available at both the ceremony and reception spaces. For ease of getting around the zoo, trams are also available to help guests navigate the grounds comfortably.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 PM. Please arrive no later than 2:45 to ensure that everyone can be seated in a timely manner.

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What can I expect from an Orthodox Christian wedding ceremony?

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An Orthodox wedding ceremony may be different from what you're used to. The ceremony itself may seem to be a little long (it will likely last between 45 minutes and 1 hour), and it is traditional to stand for the duration. However, the most important thing to us is having you witness as we partake in this sacrament. We invite you to participate to the degree you feel comfortable and to take your cues from your body as to when you need to sit.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Ample street parking is available outside St. John Orthodox Church on Tutwiler and Dickinson. For the reception, the Memphis Zoo parking lot is open (for no charge) to all wedding guests.

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Are kids welcome?

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Children are welcome to attend the ceremony and the cocktail hour just following at St. John Orthodox Church. The reception at the Memphis Zoo is adults-only (by invitation).