FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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Formal attire is required. Suit and tie/ floor length gowns If you are not wearing formal attire, the nearest target is less than 10 minutes away.

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How do I RSVP?

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All RSVP’s will be online on our website. Please go to the RSVP tab at the top of this screen and input your name!

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What date should I RSVP by?

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All RSVP’s are due on 4/20/26. If you have not RSVP’d by this date we will assume that you are unable to make it to our wedding.

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What if we no show?

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If you RSVP, then please know that we have paid for you to attend our wedding. Unless there is a huge emergency (which is understandable) we will be incredibly upset if you do not show. This may be an odd way to say it, but if you are invited to our wedding it is because we love and appreciate you and are comfortable with talking to you, so there is no reason to sugar coat our feelings if you cannot attend.

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What time should I arrive?

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We ask that you arrive by 3pm. The ceremony starts at 3:15 and the doors will be closed at that time, so please arrive early.

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Where are you registered?

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Please go to the registry tab at the top of the screen and scroll down to see all of our registries! Thank you so much in advance! All gifts will help us start our life together!

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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Please DO NOT take photos during the ceremony. No offense but we have spent a lot of money on a photographer to take gorgeous pictures of us on our special day, and we prefer to not see your hand and phone in the middle of them! However during the reception please feel free to take pictures!!

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Can I post wedding photos on social media?

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Please don’t before we officially do But when you do please tag us!!

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Can I bring someone with me?

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Unless we have given you a plus one, or have spoken with you and have given our approval previously, please do not bring anyone with you to the event.

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Are kids allowed at either event?

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We will be having a kid-free wedding! There are a few exceptions for close family, but if you’re child was not directly invited then please do not bring them to our wedding.

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What if it rains?

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Bring an umbrella just in case! But we will be having an indoor ceremony and reception, although the gardens are gorgeous!

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Directions, Transportation and Accommodations

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We do have a Hotel Block at the Hilton Garden Inn Winchester! This hotel block includes shuttle transportation to and from the wedding venue. In your RSVP it will ask if you would like to be marked down for a reservation, as well as how many nights you would like to stay. The hotel we have chosen also offers a free shuttle to and from our venue! Goodie bags for the weekend will also be provided upon check-in!

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Is there parking available near your wedding venue(s)?

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There will be a reserved parking lot for our ceremony and reception! However, if you stay at the hotel block we have reserved you will receive a shuttle service to and from the venue on us!

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Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

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Nope! After the ceremony everyone can proceed to cocktail hour and the reception hall!

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I have more questions about your wedding, who can I contact?

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Please email Brookeandmichaelwedding@gmail.com If you have any questions before the wedding. We will update a designated bridal party member to be in charge of questions the week of by text.