FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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Black Tie. We ask that ladies wear formal evening dresses and gowns and gentlemen wear tuxedos or formal suits.

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Can I bring my children?

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Children are welcome at the ceremony, but as much as we love your little ones, the reception is going to be an adult only occasion. We hope you can take the opportunity to let your hair down and enjoy the night.

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Can I bring a date (plus one) to your wedding?

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We regretfully ask our guests to please not bring a plus one, unless they are specifically named on the invitation. Thank you so much for understanding!

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Where will the Ceremony be held?

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In the smaller Daily Chapel next to the Main Church building and Admin/Social Hall building at Holy Family Catholic Church. See Campus Map above for reference.

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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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Please arrive around one hour to 30 minutes before the official ceremony start time at 2:00 p.m. so you can get settled in the Chapel before the proceedings.

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Will the cocktail hour and reception take place indoors or outdoors?

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The cocktail hour will be held outdoors in Piazza Centrale and the reception will be held inside the Venetian Ballroom at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. We recommend entering through the main lobby entrance as Piazza Centrale is right off the lobby/front desk area.

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What time should I arrive to the cocktail hour?

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Please arrive around 4:30 p.m.

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How much is parking at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

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We have arranged a special discount on parking for our guests that will be driving in for the day as outlined below: Self-Parking $15.00 plus 6.5% Sales tax* per car/per day Valet Parking $23.00 plus 6.5% Sales tax* per car/per day For any guests who will be staying overnight with us, the following charges will be applied to your room charges: Self-Parking $27.00 plus 6.5% Sales tax* per night per vehicle Valet Parking $36.00 plus 6.5% Sales tax* per night per vehicle Overnight parking rates are subject to change without notice.

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Are there shuttles from the hotels to the Church and Portofino?

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There are no shuttles however we have arranged Uber vouchers for guests who may need transportation to and from the wedding ceremony and reception locations. Please see the 'Accomodations' section for the link or enter the following code in the Uber app to add the vourcher: rfG8JGTEflC

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Are there special room rates at the hotel or nearby hotels?

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Yes, please refer to the 'Accommodations' section for more information on recommended hotels, room blocks, and how to book. The room blocks with the special rates were extended to THURSDAY, February 22, so please book as soon as possible if you have not already.

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Additional Questions?

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Please contact our wedding planner, Ellis McRee, at 407-259-4432.