FAQs
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What is the significance of a Winter Solstice wedding?
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The Winter Solstice on December 21st marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, BUT, it also symbolizes the return of light, rebirth, and new beginnings. Getting married on the Winter Solstice is believed to bring a couple blessings of joy, good luck, and ever-increasing love. Just as the Winter Solstice marks a turning point in the year, a Winter Solstice wedding also marks a turning point in a couples' commitment to each other through both the light and dark times, and sets a positive tone for their future life journey together.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Please arrive between 4:30-4:55 pm using the Historic entrance at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park (please see the photo in the Gallery section to locate this entrance). The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Sunken Garden will be closed to the Public at 4:00 pm and re-open again at 4:30 pm for our wedding. So, if you arrive for our wedding early, you will need to exit the building and re-enter the building at the Historic entrance. The ceremony starts promptly at 5:00 pm.
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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There are free parking spots available on the street in front of the Conservatory. However, these spaces require a short walk to the Conservatory's Historic entrance, so you may want to drop off your family/friends at the door while you park.
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Where is the Reception being held?
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There will be a Reception starting at 6:00 pm in another room at the Conservatory (the Ordway Garden/Bonsai room). You will be able to easily walk inside the building to reach the reception room. There will be a 20 minute break after our wedding ceremony ends and the Reception begins. You may want to take a few minutes to stroll around the Palm Dome to view the lovely flora & fauna there. (Please note that the Conservatory's North/Spices Room will be closed to visitors during this open time).
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Is there a dress code?
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Yes, semi-formal.
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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There is no pre-arranged transportation. If you have flown in from out-of-town, you may want to consider getting a rental car. It is a short drive (approximately 3 miles) from the County Inns & Suites hotel in Roseville, MN to the Conservatory in Como Park.
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Are kids welcome?
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Due to the limited space in the Conservatory's Sunken Garden, and the requirement that all guests remain on the stone paths, it is not feasible for children to be at our wedding ceremony.
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Are there any other St. Paul events/sites to visit the weekend of the wedding?
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Please see the "Things To Do" section for more infomation on events to attend and places to visit when you are in the St. Paul area.
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Are you registered?
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We do not have a Registry. Your presence at our wedding is all the gift we need! But if you wish to give a gift, contributing to our honeymoon fund would be greatly appreciated and will help us create lasting memories and special moments as we hopefully journey to our parents' homelands of Norway & Estonia next year.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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A block of rooms has been reserved under the name "Eeman-Hageness Wedding" at the Country Inns & Suites in Roseville, MN for Saturday, December 20th & Sunday, December 21st. *Please book your room reservation by NOVEMBER 15th. (Please see the Hotel section for more details).
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What are the Meal Choices for the Reception?
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To help select your Meal Choice for our reception, please see the descriptions below. When you return the RSVP card (included in your wedding invitation), please note which meal choice you prefer. Dinner Meal Choices: 1. Porchetta Style Pork Loin - roasted fennel and yukon potato hash, whole grain mustard cream sauce (contains milk). 2. Citrus Salmon - haricots verts, nicoise olives, warm French potato salad (contains milk). 3. Cacio e Pepe Ravioli (Vegetarian) - wild mushroom, roasted asparagus, parmesan, black pepper, pine nut crumble (contains gluten, milk, nuts). *If you have other dietary needs, please contact Sue at smhageness@comcast.net or #651-231-9857.