FAQs
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WHEN AND WHERE DO I RSVP?
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Please RSVP on our website by February 1st, 2025. You are welcome to RSVP before this date! If you can't make it, you will be missed, but we completely understand. Please RSVP “no” as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
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The dress code is semi-formal. Cocktail Attire, Garden theme.
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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
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Please plan on arriving at 2:15PM at the Jewel Box. The Ceremony will begin at 2:30PM. Cocktail Hour starts at 5PM at the Frankling of Soulard.
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CAN I TAKE PHOTOS?
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We have hired a professional photographer to capture our special day and ask that you do not use your cell phones during the ceremony. However, you are more than welcome to take photos and videos of the rest of the night!
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE CEREMONY?
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After we say, “I do,” the Bride and Groom and Wedding Party will take photos at the Jewel Box. We recommend getting a pre cocktail before the cocktail hour. You can go to a restaurant in the area or get some ice cream. You are in the most famous park in Saint Louis. Feel free to meander around Forest Park. We welcome you to join us for cocktail hour where we will serve beer, wine, cocktails, and light hors d’oeuvres at The Franklin of Soulard starting at 5PM. We will take our seats for dinner at 6:30pm.
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CAN I BRING A GUEST?
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If your invitation includes an option for a plus one, then yes! We look forward to celebrating with you and your guest.
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WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED?
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We are not providing transportation to and from the events, but the ceremony and reception are about a 15-minute drive. If you do not wish to drive, we suggest taking an Uber or Lyft. The Franklin of Soulard have plenty of parking available in parking lot and on the street. We will have a security guard.
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IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?
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Yes, there is plenty of parking on both sites. Parking in Forest Park may be a little bit more crowded. You will have to park on the street across the street from the Jewel Box. After you park, you will have to walk past the garden to get to the Jewel Box. The Franklin of Soulard has a fenced in parking lot and street parking. We will have a security guard on site for the event.
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DO YOU HAVE A REGISTRY?
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Your presence at our wedding is the best present of all and we are lucky to have all that we need. However, if you would like to get us a gift, we would appreciate contributions toward our House fund. You can find the link to our House fund on the Registry tab.
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WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?
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Heck yeah! We will be offering a full open bar of wine, beer, and spirits. Lil John is not invited so NO SHOTS.
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CAN I SMOKE ON THE PROPERTY?
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Both venues are a smoke free property. However, you are welcome to smoke in the parking lot just outside the venues.
