FAQs

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How do I RSVP?

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All RSVP's will be done through our wedding website. There is a menu option at the top of the web page and there is also a QR code that you can scan on the digital and physical invitations that you received. If there are multiple people named on your invitation, you will be able to RSVP as a group, please be sure to RSVP for each person individually so we have an accurate count.

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When do I need to RSVP by?

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The deadline to RSVP is October 22nd, 2024 by Midnight.

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Why are there multiple RSVP options?

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We have multiple events that we would love for you to attend during our time together! For each event we will need an accurate headcount to plan for the space, food, drinks, and more. Please RSVP for each event at the same time. Details for each event can also be found in the FAQ's.

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Am I able to bring a "plus-one"?

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Since we want to keep our wedding as intimate as possible, we have only invited our closest friends, family, and loved-one's. With that in mind, only the guests listed on the invitation are welcome.

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Are there any planned group activities that I can attend?

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Yes! We have two planned group activities (outside of the ceremony & reception of course) that we would love for you to attend. We will have a catamaran day and a welcome party on Friday November 22nd, 2024. There will be further details below. We would love to have you there to celebrate with, but attendance of these events is optional if you decide otherwise.

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Catamaran Day Details

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We will be taking out a catamaran to explore St. Thomas and its neighboring island St. John. We will be making multiple stops at beaches, snorkeling spots, floating restaurants, and more. The day will consist of sailing, eating, drinking, snorkeling, sunbathing, swimming, and lounging on the beach. We expect the sail to be about 8 hours long. The exact start and end time are to be determined, but with the expectation of leaving in the morning at 8 AM and returning mid-afternoon. Details: - The cost for the catamaran will be determined when we have a final headcount, the prices may vary slightly but should be roughly as follows - starting at $159 (plus tax) per person, $109 children 3-12 & free for children under 3 - Check-in Time: Check-in time is 15 minutes prior to departure (8 AM). - Meeting Point: The Ritz-Carlton Resort, St. Thomas - Duration: 7.5 hours Includes: -Sanitized snorkel gear with floatation -Towels -Fresh water showers -Taco lunch at Lime Out & beverages on boat Excludes: -Beverages at Lime Out What to bring: - sunscreen (the island only permits reef safe sunscreen) - change of clothes - bathing suit - anything that makes you comfortable on a boat - cash to tip boat crew Booking Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/cruzbaywatersports/items/353281/availability/1261390642/book/ *If you would like to attend please pay for and reserve your spot directly with the catamaran company - please do this at the time of your reservation as your spot is not guaranteed at a later date* Please RSVP by October 22nd, 2024.

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Welcome Party ~ Rehearsal Dinner

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We will be hosting a Welcome Dinner Party on the beach at The Shack at Hull Bay on Friday November 22nd, 2024 at 7 PM in the evening. We will be providing dinner at the party. There will also be a bar on site if you would like to have a few drinks and they will open a tab for you! Attire: All white, taupe, beige, and linen. Beach Cocktail Attire. Flip-flops and sandals are appropriate. We would love for you to attend but it is optional if you decide otherwise. Please RSVP by October 22nd, 2024.

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Where will the Ceremony and Reception take place?

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The wedding day events will all take place at the Ritz Carlton in St Thomas. The ceremony will be at the Ocean Pavilion and the Cocktail Hour & Reception will take place at the Great Bay Ballroom & Terrace. Address: The Ritz Carlton ~ St. Thomas 6900 Great Bay Nazareth, St Thomas 00802 U.S. Virgin Islands

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Ceremony

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Our ceremony will be taking place at the Ritz Carlton in St Thomas, the ceremony will start promptly at 4 O'Clock in the evening. The ceremony is expected to last about an hour and will take place outside. There will be a cocktail hour and reception to follow. Attire ~ Black Tie - Black attire for all guests - Avoid colors & busy patterns - Men - all black tuxedos or suits with tie or bowtie and white undershirt. Dress shoes & belt. - Women - floor length or ankle length black gown. No sneakers. Special Considerations: - We are asking guests to *please refrain from any cell phone usage during the ceremony* - this includes pictures and videos. We will have professional photographers and videographers so we would love to be in the moment with you (not your phones) during this special time. We are happy to provide pictures and video of the ceremony to anybody who would like to have them.

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Cocktail Hour & Reception

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Following the ceremony we will be hosting a cocktail hour and reception for guests to enjoy and celebrate with us. Immediately following the ceremony you will be guided to the cocktail hour featuring an open bar and hors d'oeuvres. The cocktail hour will take place outdoors. Once the cocktail hour comes to an end we will begin our reception, we will have a plated dinner with your choice of entree (we will send you the options in advance to make your choice). Following dinner the party will commence with music and dancing. There will be an open bar for the entire length of the event. This event will have indoor and outdoor elements. - Feel free to bring a change of shoes for dancing. - We encourage you to take as many photos and videos as you'd like and we would love to be able to see them all. Please be sure to snap a picture with us. - There will also be professional photography and videography. - After party to follow for those who would like to join. Please RSVP by October 22nd, 2024.

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Where should we stay?

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Please refer to our travel page, you will find multiple recommendations there. There are a number of hotels, villas, condos, etc throughout the island. The venue and events are located on the east side of the island, we recommend staying on the north, south, or east side. Everything outside of the East Side will require a 15-25 minute drive. Look at places near the town of Red Hook. *We recommend checking with whichever accommodation you decide on to see if they have a back-up generator. Though not totally necessary we do recommend this as our last trip there were multiple sporadic power outages ranging from very short outages to multiple hours.*

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How do I get around the island and to events?

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Please refer to our travel page for transportation recommendations. We will not be providing transportation but your hotel may. There are rental cars and taxis widely available on the island. GPS guidance is reliable and works well. Remember, drive on the left.

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Do I need a passport?

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No you do not need a passport. St. Thomas is part of the U.S Virgin Islands.

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How do I get to the island?

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The island is accessible by plane. There is one airport that services St. Thomas - Cyril E. King Airport (STT). Please choose this as your arrival airport as there are other airports on surrounding islands that will make your trip more difficult.

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Wedding Gifts

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We appreciate you thinking of us but your presence and the time we get to spend with you is the best gift we could imagine. Your efforts and desire to be with us on our special day is more than we could ask for. If you do feel so inclined, we have included a link to donate towards our honeymoon fund. If you are dead set on providing a physical gift please send them to our home address at 1317 Oregon St, Orlando, FL 32803. Please do not bring gifts to the island as we will not have means to bring them back with us.

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How will I receive any updates?

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If there are any updates to provide or any more information that we need from you we will be sending you an email or text message.

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Do you have another question?

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If you have any questions that we can help with feel free to email us at bretandnicolewedding@gmail.com. We're happy to help however we can!