FAQs

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What are all of the events taking place, and am I invited to them?

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There are a multitude of events that are happening and you are invited to as many of them as you choose to attend (with the exception of the Rehearsal and Rehearsal dinner which is Thursday night and reserved for those involved in the ceremony). We understand that most of you are traveling a great distance, we would like to spend as much time as possible with each of you. Thursday 6pm - Rehearsal Ceremony (St. Francis Xavier) wedding party only 7pm - 12 midnight - Rehearsal Dinner (Chandler's: A Restaurant - Cellar Room) Friday 10 am - Golf (being set up with details to follow) 10 am - Fitness/spa 8pm - Welcome Party - featuring - Saturday 10 am - Pictures (wedding party only) 2pm - Ceremony 5pm - Reception Sunday 9:30 am - Mass 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Brunch

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When do you suggest arriving into the area?

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In a perfect world, we would love you to arrive on Thursday night (or Friday morning) and take part in one of the activities on Friday, and attend the Welcome Party on Friday Night. We want to spend as much time with you as possible!

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Do you have a hotel block?

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Yes, we have a block of rooms at The Inn at Bay Harbor. Please see our "Travel" page for more info on how to book.

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I tried to book a hotel at The Inn at Bay Harbor and am not having success. Help?

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Hotel Rooms are filling up fast, however if you are having issues booking, please contact us via text or email, and we will see if we can get additional rooms. Please remember most hotels require a 2 night minimum (and we'd love to have you stay Friday and Saturday nights).

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Where is the ceremony? And what time should I get there?

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The ceremony is at St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey (513 Howard St, Petoskey, MI 49770). It is about a ten minute drive from The Inn at Bay Harbor. The ceremony will begin at 2:00pm sharp, so we recommend getting there no later than 1:45pm.

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How do I get there?

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Not easily. Sorry. There are a few different ways. For those flying, you can fly into Detroit, and Bay Harbor/Petoskey is approximately a 4.5 hour drive. You can also fly into Traverse City, which is much easier (and can be much more expensive) and the drive is approximately 1 hour. For those driving from the Cleveland/Akron area, this is approximately a 7 hour drive. Take a peek at our "Travel" page for more info.

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Will parking be available?

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Yes, parking will be available at both the hotel, reception and church. For the ceremony, please utilize the parking lot on the school playground behind the church (entering from Michigan St. unto the playground). There is a parking lot directly across from the reception site (Bay Harbor Yacht Club) if you choose to drive.

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What if I have a dietary restriction?

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Welcome to my life, 97% of most menus at restaurants don't work for Aubrey, so she has been reduced to ordering sides of vegetables while Brad orders $100 steaks. It is an unfair lot in life. Being serious, we totally understand. The RSVP card on the invitation will be very clear, please simply indicate what your restriction is, and we will be happy to take care of it for you.

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What is the dress code?

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Look good, we are not farmers. :) Welcome Party: Cocktail Attire Wedding Day: Black Tie Optional

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We are making an extended weekend of this, what is there to do in the area?

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There are a multitude of things to do in the area including golfing, biking, hiking, fishing, boating, wine tasting, and general tourist and sightseeing activities. You are approximately 1 hour from Traverse City, and near a number of other quintessential “up North” towns. If you want specific recommendations, just ask and we'll be happy to suggest a few things.

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I’m single, are there going to be many single people there or should I bring a date?

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Due to Brad waiting until he is nearly 60 to get married, there will be a limited supply of single people, but we have structured the guest list to include potential candidates for single guests.

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Can I bring a date?

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Your invite will specify this by including a "and guest."

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Are kids invited?

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Your invite will specify this, by indicating "and family". Due to the nature of a number of events we are having, most invitations for children were reserved for immediate family.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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In theory, the weather should be great. Average temperatures are in the mid-60s, and Northern Michigan in the fall is absolutely stunning. With that being said, we have all seen 90 degrees in late September, and also seen snow in late September, so be prepared for everything! And please pray for a sunny day :)

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will be indoors as Brad does not want his hair to get messed up. The reception will be mainly indoors, however there is a beautiful terrace that overlooks Lake Michigan where the cocktail hour will be held, and will be open all night.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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One of the reasons we wanted a destination wedding was to avoid the awkward period between the end of the Ceremony and the Reception beginning. In theory, the majority of people will have a hotel room they can return to in order to freshen up if they chose to. Or there are a number of cafes/bars in the surrounding area and on the hotel property you can take advantage of during the waiting period for the reception to begin. Don't nap... rookie mistake.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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We insist you do. In fact I’m presently #hashtaggingtheseFAQs As you all know, we love social media, just please ensure you hashtag our wedding hashtags - #pavlikpalooza #braubrey ABrewsaysIdo #superPtakesaknee

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Does your wedding have a theme?

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Yes, Awesome.

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Are you registered?

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Yes, we are registered via Zola (this website) and Amazon. Apologies to anyone who is not tech savvy.