FAQs

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Why the Outer Banks?

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Before we ever even discussed the possibility of getting married, the two of us fantasized about it separately but with a similar vision: somewhere warm and beautiful, with the breeze in our hair, surrounded by our nearest and dearest. Add the charm of the Outer Banks and the fun of a destination wedding weekend, and it was the perfect fit for us!

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What's with the hashtag?

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Early on in the relationship, Gina called a very tired Kristi "sleepy bunny," and somehow the latter part stuck; Kristi called Gina "bella" because, quite simply, it means "beautiful" in Italian, and Kristi's the kind of person to throw on heaps of charm like that. Since our wedding is a gathering of some of our favorite people in the world, we wanted to showcase a more personal part of our relationship and let y'all in on the secret: that we're actually (gasp!) giant saps.

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Who's taking whose last name?

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Gina will be dropping her last name and becoming Gina Mariel Genova, which is only slightly easier to spell.

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What should I wear? (Is this gonna be fancy?)

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Kristi and I aren't over-the-top people, and our wedding won't be either: it's a lowkey, intimate ceremony followed by a fun party, so the dress code is as casual as we are. Wear something you can dance in!

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What's the weather like?

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Fall in the Outer Banks is generally mild, with weather usually falling somewhere in the 60s throughout the day and a pretty small chance of rain. We recommend having a sweater on hand in case you get chilly.

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What time should I get there?

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Since the ceremony starts at 4:30, it would be a good idea to arrive shortly after 4:00 - of course, you can always arrive early and enjoy the Inn's gorgeous views of the Sound as you listen to some super-classy pre-ceremony music.

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Is the reception open bar?

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Wow, cut right to the chase, don't ya? Just kidding - it's something everybody thinking about attending a wedding wants to know! We will be providing a selection of wine and beer so everybody can eat, drink and be merry.

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When do you need my RSVP?

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We need a final guest count by September 29 to finalize catering and logistical details with the venue. Please click the link above [this will be visible once invites have gone out] to let us know if you're going to be able to make it!