FAQs

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When and where is the wedding?

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Our ceremony will begin at 4:00 PM, with the cocktail hour and reception to follow all at The Sterling Castle. Please plan to arrive a little early so you can be seated by 3:45 PM.

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What should I wear?

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Our dress code is black tie, ALL BLACK attire. If black tie isn’t your style, any formal black outfit will be perfect. We’d love everyone in black to keep the look elegant and cohesive!

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Can I bring my kids?

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We love your little ones, but this will be an ADULTS ONLY celebration. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Can I bring a plus one?

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To keep our celebration intimate, we are only able to include the guests listed by name on each invitation. If a plus one is invited, you’ll see their name included. We’re so grateful and excited to celebrate with you!”

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Do you have a registry?

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Yes! You’ll find our registry on the Registry page—complete with our honeymoon fund and a few traditional gifts. Please know you can shop through Zola or any store you prefer. We’re truly grateful for anything you gift us!

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Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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We ask that our ceremony remain unplugged so everyone can be fully present with us. Don’t worry—you’ll have a chance to take photos when our officiant invites everyone to bring out their phones.

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Where should I stay?

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We’ve shared nearby hotels recommended by the venue on our Travel page. There are also airbnbs in the area. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

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Is the ceremony indoors or outdoors?

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Our ceremony will take place outdoors, while the reception will take place indoors.

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Is there parking at the venue?

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Yes! The venue has plenty of parking available on-site.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! We’ll have an open bar with signature drinks, wine, beer, seltzers, champagne, and non-alcoholic options — cheers to everyone!

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What time does the night end?

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We’ll wrap up the evening around 9:30pm with a sparkler send-off and a special surprise to end the night — we hope you’ll celebrate with us until then!

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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For any questions or concerns, please feel free to text or call Tanya McDonald at (205) 821-3306 or Danah McDonald at (205) 863-1507.