FAQs
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Locations
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~Ceremony~ The Home of Barb & Lou Garchow 14340 Lunney Rd, Hemlock, MI 48626 ~Reception~ American Legion Post 439 5190 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48603
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Rough Timeline
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Ceremony 2:00pm Cocktail Hour 3:00pm Introductions 4:30pm First dance 4:40 Speeches / Prayer 4:50pm Dinner 5:30pm Cake cut 6:30pm Dance Party 6:40pm Late night snack 830pm Last Pour 9:45pm Party Ends / Goodbyes 10:00pm
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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Deadline is, no later than, April 4th. To make it easy, you do it right here on our page!
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Can I bring a plus one?
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As much as we agree that “the more, the merrier,” due to limited space we’re unable to accommodate plus ones. Therefore, we’re keeping it to those listed on the invitation only.
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Will we be indoors or outdoors?
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Both! The Ceremony will be held outdoors, in a grassy area. To ensure comfort and avoid any shoe related mishaps, we strongly suggest avoiding stiletto heels. Wedges, flats, and other comfortable footwear are encouraged. The Reception will be held indoors, but, there will be access to the back yard.
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What will the weather be like?
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Welcome to Michigan in May, where we can experience all four seasons in one day! Average high temperatures range from the mid-50s to mid-70s, but unseasonably cold (or hot) weather and showers are common. We want you to be comfortable, so we suggest dressing in layers and keeping an eye on the local forecast as the date approaches. Keep in mind, May is our rainiest month of the year.
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What should I wear?
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Garden Attire! Wear sundresses, floral prints, cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, jackets and slacks, suits in lighter hues, khakis, and fun hats and fascinators. Mustaches encouraged! To ensure comfort and avoid any shoe related mishaps, we strongly suggest avoiding stiletto heels. Wedges, flats, and other comfortable footwear are encouraged.
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Should I eat before hand?
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Yes! Please be sure to have lunch before you arrive, as light snacks won’t be available until around 3:00 PM and dinner won’t be until after 5:00 PM. We definitely don’t want anyone going hungry while we celebrate!
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Cocktail hour?
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Guests are invited to enjoy light appetizers and an open bar during cocktail hour! Weather permitting, we will also have some yard games, such as corn hole and ladder ball, available in the back.
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Will dinner be provided?
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Absolutely! BBQ’s coming your way!
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What time should I arrive?
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The ceremony starts at 2:00 PM, and parking can be a little tricky, so we recommend arriving around 1:30 PM to grab a spot and get settled.
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Pictures / Phones / Cameras
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Unplugged Ceremony We invite you to be fully present with us during our ceremony! Please keep phones and cameras put away and enjoy this moment. Our photographer will capture everything and I promise the photos will be shared! Though, please, feel free to take pictures before and after the ceremony and at the reception! We look forward to see the moments you capture! If you post them on social media, we ask you tag us!!!
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How do I get to the wedding venue and where do I park?
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The Ceremony will be at a home and there will be signs to follow, once you get to Lunney Rd. Parking will be in the back, and the yard will be accessible from there. Parking is on grass/dirt.
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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
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We do not have any blocks reserved. But! Home2 is the local favorite, and only 20 minutes from the Reception! Although, if YOU have a favorite or rewards program, there are many hotels on Tittabawassee, right off of the express way, also only 20 minutes from the Reception Venue.
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Will transportation be provided?
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At this time, we are unable to provide transportation and kindly ask guests to make their own arrangements. Please note that Uber is not very reliable in this area.
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Where should I bring my gift? Where are you registered?
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Thank you so much for giving us a gift! If you desire to bless us, a monetary gift or experience would be best ♥️ There will be a card box and gift table set up at the reception hall.
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I still have questions.
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If you still have questions, please, feel free to reach out to Brittani!
