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Find commonly asked questions here! Any additional questions, please reach out to Bethanie! (Contact info in last question)
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How Do I RSVP?How Do I RSVP?

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On your invitation, there will be a QR Code or Link to the RSVP Page. You won't see the RSVP page until these are sent out! If you are having trouble finding it, you can navigate to the RSVP page on the website. Please enter your name as it is/was seen on the wedding invitation, no nicknames, please! (Otherwise, the system won't register you!)

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I Know I Can't Go Before Invites Come Out, How Do I RSVP No?I Know I Can't Go Before Invites Come Out, How Do I RSVP No?

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That's OK! We will miss celebrating with you. If you got your Save The Date, and know you can't make it, please let Bethanie know as soon as you do! You don't need to wait until the RSVP goes live.

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I Need To Change My RSVPI Need To Change My RSVP

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Please DO NOT Double RSVP in an attempt to change something. Please contact Bethanie or Sam directly.

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What's The Attire?What's The Attire?

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Black Tie Optional! We'll look our best, and we want you too, too! The venue is INDOOR!

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Where Do We Stay?Where Do We Stay?

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Union Station is connected to the Crowne Plaza Hotel! You fill find information about this under the "Travel" Tab on the website. FOR RESERVATIONS: Call the hotel directly at (877) 424-2449 and ask for in-house reservations -or- Call the in-house reservations department at (317) 912-1895 (Mon–Fri, business hours recommended) -or- Book online under Travel Tab! Guests simply need to provide their stay dates and mention they are with the Ackerman-Shipe Wedding, or they can use our block code: ASQ.

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What's The Parking Situation?What's The Parking Situation?

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The Hotel has valet parking, ONLY for guests who will be staying at the hotel! The area is downtown Indianapolis, so we highly suggest taking advantage of this if you are a hotel guest. There are several other garages nearby that offer self-park. *LIST OF SELF-PARK GARAGES* 1. World Of Wonders Garage – 100 South Illinois Street – (317) 681-5670 • 24 Hours • Directly across the pavilion from the Crowne Plaza Hotel 2. Moon Garage at the Circle Centre Mall – 26 West Georgia Street – (317) 681- 5670 • 24 Hour • Directly behind the Omni Severin Hotel 3. Union Station Garage – 301 South Meridian Street – (317) 266-8842 • 24 Hour • East of the Crowne Plaza Hotel off Meridian Street 4. Capitol Commons Garage – 10 South Capitol Avenue – (317) 951-0866 • 24 Hour • North-West of the Crowne Plaza Hotel 5. Sun Garage at Circle Center Mall – 48 West Maryland Street – (317) 681-5670 • Mon – Sat: 8AM – 2AM • Sun: 10AM – 12:30AM • North of the Crowne Plaza Hotel

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Can I Bring My Kids?Can I Bring My Kids?

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As much as we know you love your kids, this is a Child-Free event! Take the night off, leave them with the baby-sitter, and come celebrate with us!

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Can I Bring A Plus One?Can I Bring A Plus One?

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Unless expressed on your invitation, we do not permit any additional guests.

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Will This Be An "Unplugged" Ceremony?Will This Be An "Unplugged" Ceremony?

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YES!!! Please do not use any cellular devices (phones, watches, ipads, smart glasses, etc). During the ceremony. We want to be in the moment, and want everyone else to be there with us, too! Plus, we have photographers for a reason! There will be plenty of other opportunities to take photos.

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I Want To Leave A Gift! Where Do I Go?I Want To Leave A Gift! Where Do I Go?

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Your gift is your presence! Please do not feel obligated. But, if you are interested, you can find the registry on the website. Under the "registry" tab. We ask since we live in California, to please not bring any physical gifts (cards are ok!), as they are hard to transport back.

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I Want To Post Photos During and After! Can I?I Want To Post Photos During and After! Can I?

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We ask that you please refrain from posting anything on social media until we have posted!

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Additional Questions!Additional Questions!

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You can text or email the Bride, Bethanie, directly anytime BEFORE wedding day! On the wedding day, questions will be re-directed. PLEASE state who you are in your email/text so she knows who is messaging her!! Phone: 317-464-9317 Email: ackermanbethanie@gmail.com

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