FAQs

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Is there a hotel block? If so, where?

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Yes, it is under the “Bortnick-DeRogatis wedding (BDW)” Rooms must be booked before 4/15/25! You can call to book through the hotel directly (mention code BDW) or book through the website below. Holiday Inn & Suites- Parsippany 707 US Route 46 East Parsippany NJ 07054 Telephone# 973-263-2000 Please see the link below: BORTNICK - DEROGATIS WEDDING May 16-18 or May 17-18 https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=PASNJ&_PMID=99801505&GPC=BDW&cn=no&viewfullsite=true For Friday to Sunday: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?qDest=707%20US-46,%20Parsippany,%20NJ%2007054,%20USA&qPt=CASH&qCiD=16&qCoD=18&qCiMy=042025&qCoMy=042025&qAdlt=2&qChld=0&qRms=1&qIta=99801505&qRtP=6CBARC&qAAR=6CBARC&qGrpCd=BDW&qSlH=pasnj&srb_u=1&qSrt=sBR&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.sb.ul.ic.cp.cw.in.vn.cv.rs.ki.ki.ma.sp.va.sp.re.vx.nd.sx.we.lx.rn.sn.sn.sn.sn.sn.nu&qWch=0&qSmP=0&qRad=30&qRdU=mi&setPMCookies=false&qpMbw=0&qErm=false&qpMn=0&qRmFltr= For Saturday to Sunday: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?qDest=707%20US-46,%20Parsippany,%20NJ%2007054,%20USA&qPt=CASH&qCiD=16&qCoD=18&qCiMy=042025&qCoMy=042025&qAdlt=2&qChld=0&qRms=1&qIta=99801505&qRtP=6CBARC&qAAR=6CBARC&qGrpCd=BDW&qSlH=pasnj&srb_u=1&qSrt=sBR&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.sb.ul.ic.cp.cw.in.vn.cv.rs.ki.ki.ma.sp.va.sp.re.vx.nd.sx.we.lx.rn.sn.sn.sn.sn.sn.nu&qWch=0&qSmP=0&qRad=30&qRdU=mi&setPMCookies=false&qpMbw=0&qErm=false&qpMn=0&qRmFltr=

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony begins at 5:00 pm. Please allow yourself ample time to arrive promptly.

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Is the ceremony at a different location?

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No, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception are all on site.

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Is there parking on site?

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Yes, there is plenty parking.

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes, formal. Black tie optional.

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What if I have a dietary restriction?

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Please let us know in advance so we can inquire with the venue (or feel free to call them yourself). However, the bride has food allergies/dietary restrictions, and already spoke with the maitre d who advised us that food is made to order. Therefore, your dinner can be altered to your needs:).

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How do I RSVP?

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You can RSVP on this website or via the card sent with your invitation

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Will the ceremony be indoors or outdoors?

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Indoors.

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Will there be a shuttle to and/or from the hotel?

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Yes. Shuttle will leave the hotel at 4:15 and 4:40 pm and leave the venue at 11:00 and 11:15.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes, open bar, and cocktail hour begin at 6 pm

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When will the reception end?

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11 pm

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Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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No. We will be having an unplugged ceremony which means we will be asking our guests to please refrain from using their phones or taking photos during the ceremony.