FAQs

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What is the Chautauqua Institution?

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Summer camp for adults. An adorable lakeside town. A place for thinkers, dreamers, and doers. You should come to our wedding and find out. https://www.chq.org/

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Where should I stay?

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We recommend staying within the Chautauqua Institution grounds. See our Travel page for links to the Athenaeum Hotel, which will have a special rate for our guests, as well as private inns and houses for rent on the grounds. If you do stay off-grounds, there will be transportation available to/from the main gate parking lot on the day of the ceremony.

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Can I bring my kids?

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Children are welcome at the Friday dinner and Sunday brunch but not the wedding ceremony or reception. Please contact the Athenaeum (see our Travel page) for assistance with childcare.

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What should I wear to the wedding?

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Semi-formal Attire: suits, gowns, and cocktail dresses. We'll be outside in the summer - have fun!

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will take place in an open-air pavilion. The reception will be in a tent on a lawn with a dance floor.

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How far will I need to walk?

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There will be a short (half-mile) walk to the reception at Belltower Park immediately following the ceremony at the Hall of Philosophy, with the Athenaeum Hotel located right in-between. Transportation will be available from the ceremony to the reception for everyone who needs or prefers.

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What is the weather like in Chautauqua in June?

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Typically sunny, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 60s. Bring bathing suits, sandals, and sunscreen for daytime and maybe a light layer for the evening. And even though it's New York in the summer, the friendly local swallows and bats are kind enough to keep the bugs at bay!

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What is there to do in Chautauqua?

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There are tons of things to do within the Chautauqua Institution and the surrounding area. Check out our Things to Do page for ideas!