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We will be paying for parking for the wedding. Please valet park at the hotel. Also, masks will be required in all public spaces of the hotel.
We will be paying for parking for the wedding. Please valet park at the hotel. Also, masks will be required in all public spaces of the hotel.
October 21, 2021
Philadelphia, PA

Cheryl & Kevin

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If you have other questions or concerns please feel free to contact Cheryl at cthompsonmorton [at] gmail [dot] com or by calling 856-397-2522.
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UPDATED: Where should guests park? Is parking free?

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The parking address is 43 S. 15th Street, Phila. The couple will be paying for valet. Please take a ticket. You will get it validated at the reception.

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UPDATED: Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will be housed indoors on the fourth floor in Room Studio 10. The reception will be outdoors unless there is inclement weather. If there is inclement weather, the reception will be housed indoors as well.

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UPDATED: How are you handling COVID-19?

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In accordance with local guidelines, all visitors must wear masks in public areas. In order to keep everyone as safe as possible, we’re kindly requesting that all guests are fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to the wedding. As a result, masks will currently be optional for both the ceremony and reception and we will not be social distancing seating. We truly hope that everyone will comply with these rules but understand if you can’t. In the interest of ensuring the safety of all guests, vendors, and venue employees, unfortunately, no guest over 12 years old will be admitted without being fully vaccinated. All vendors will either be fully vaccinated or masked at all times. We are keeping up with the current guidance from the CDC, so our plans may change based on current guidance.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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October, like September, in Philly is another enjoyable autumn month, with average temperatures fluctuating between 50 and 65 degrees. On October 21st, 2020 the temperature ranged from 58 to 77 degrees.

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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Both the ceremony and reception will be housed at the W Philadelphia. The address is 1439 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony guest will be directed to the reception venue where we will be serving food and beverages.

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What time should I arrive?

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We recommend arriving after 4pm so that you can get the special $20 parking rate. We plan to start the wedding ceremony promptly at 5pm. We recommend parking at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony to give yourself time to find the ceremony space.

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Are kids welcome?

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Children are welcome to join us!

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Are there other wedding events I can attend?

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All wedding guests are invited to attend our rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.

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Can I bring a date?

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We have a strict guest list to stay on budget.  Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.

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Where are you registered?

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You can find our wedding registry here on our wedding website.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

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We have reserved a room block at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, where the bride will be getting ready. The Superior King Room can be reserved for $185 the Luxury One-Bedroom Suite for $225 pre-tax. Each individual guest must make their own reservations by calling the  Hotel at (215) 569-8300 or emailing Reservations.Philadelphia@Sofitel.com no later than September 30, 2021. Each individual must ask for group reservations and identify themselves as members of the Thompson-Morton / Crooks Get Ready Package. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. If an individual with a guaranteed reservation does not check-in or cancels the reservation after 4:00 PM 24 hours prior to arrival, the individual’s credit card on record will be charged for one night’s room and tax. The cut-off date is September 30, 2021. Center City has many hotels and Airbnbs for different price points as well to fit your needs.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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We are hosting an unplugged ceremony and are asking everyone to not take pictures during the ceremony. After that, guests should feel free to post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #halfwaycrooks so we can keep track of all of your pictures!

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When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

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We ask you to please RSVP by September 1st. You can RSVP online or by mailing the form back to us.

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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?

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Yes it is!

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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We will be serving heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the reception. The reception will be cocktail style, so there won’t be any assigned seating our a seated dinner.

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Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?

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We will have options to accommodate vegans, vegetarians, people with gluten allergies and people allergic to nuts and shellfish.

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Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel?

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We will not be providing transportation to or from the hotel to the wedding venue but we recommend taking Uber or Lyft if you don’t have a vehicle.

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What should I do if I can’t make it?

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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire.  Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and the gentlemen should wear a suit and tie or a sports coat.

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