FAQs
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WHEN DO I RSVP BY?
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Please RSVP by April 13th, 2024 using the QR code on your invitation or by clicking the RSVP tab in the website sections.
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WHERE ARE THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION TAKING PLACE?
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The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be held at Main Street Abbey located at 340 S. Main St. Columbia, IL 62236. The ceremony and reception will be inside and cocktail hour will be outside under the pavilion.
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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
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The ceremony will begin at 4:30p. Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to the ceremony to park and find a seat. Doors will be open for guests at 4pm sharp.
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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
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We'd love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day. Dress code is cocktail attire. Ladies should opt for tea-length, knee-length, midi look for dresses and skirts or pants. Men should opt for suit or dress shirt and dress pants. No jeans please!
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CAN I BRING A DATE?
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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on our wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, they will appear under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding!
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ARE KIDS INVITED?
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We love your little ones! However, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults-only event with the exception of immediate family. We encourage you to use this evening as a date night!
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CAN I TAKE PICTURES?
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We are having an "unplugged ceremony" (no phones or cameras). The greatest gift you can give us is being fully present as we say "I do". We have hired professionals to capture this moment for us and we promise to share our photos as soon as we receive them. After the ceremony, feel free to take as many photos and videos as you'd like!
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WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?
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Yes, the drinks are on us and the hangover is on you - get ready!
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IS THERE PARKING?
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Yes, there is plenty of parking on-site of the venue. We still encourage carpooling and/or using ride share services such as Uber or Lyft.
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ARE THERE HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS?
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Absolutely! We want you to enjoy your night while being safe. Please check the "Travel" section on our website for hotel bookings.
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IS THERE TRANSPORTATION?
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Since the hotels are within close proximity to the venue, we do not have transportation. We highly recommend scheduling ride shares services, Uber or Lyft or designating a sober driver for a safe ride home!
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I CANNOT MAKE IT?
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You will be dearly missed! If you cannot make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and indicating "No" on the RSVP so we can plan accordingly. If you have already RSVP'd attending, but find that you will not make it, please notify Kendall at (618) 960-0262 or Chris at (314) 882-1937. Thank you!
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CAN I WEAR WHITE, IVORY OR CREAM COLOR ATTIRE?
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No, let the bride have her day. Thank you!
