FAQs

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What does the "T" in T Elliott's name stand for?

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Great question...your guess is as good as ours. No, seriously! It does not "stand" for anything. It was an initial given to him at birth, though the details surrounding its origin and meaning remain ambiguous. Haha. :P

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Are children invited to attend?

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Unfortunately, we respectfully request that no children attend the celebration, unless otherwise indicated on your RSVP card. We absolutely love and adore your children, however, in order to allow all of our guests, including parents, to enjoy an evening of merriment and uninhibited revelry, we have chosen for our wedding day to be an adult-only occasion. We hope this notice means that you are still able to share and celebrate our big day with us! Thank you for your understanding. :)

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What is the dress code?

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The dress code for the ceremony and reception is "Semiformal." Otherwise known as, "Dressy Casual," we would appreciate gents in a suit and tie and ladies in a cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and top. Please be mindful that the ceremony will be held in the Church. "Formal" or "Black Tie Optional" is also appropriate attire. For gents, a formal dark suit and tie and for the ladies, a long or formal cocktail dress would also be lovely. Both our ceremony and reception will be indoors, so rain or shine, we will be covered! Hopefully, we will be blessed with a beautiful late-summer day! September 8, 2017, was a beautiful, partly cloudy, 72-degree day, with no humidity and a slight breeze. Praying that this is a preview of what is to come in 2018! So, no matter what you are wearing, bring your dancing shoes and be ready to have an amazing time!

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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The RSVP is due no later than July 28th, 2018. And you are in luck because the RSVP is right here on our website! It is just one tab over to the right! ;) Entering the/any name listed will unlock the invitation for you/your party, just please be sure that it is entered as stated on the RSVP card that accompanied your invitation (no Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.). Just enter your first and last name, per the example. You are able to RSVP for yourself and the other listed members of your party at one time. Please be sure to mark each guest’s attendance for each related event and reply to the associated questions, as appropriate.

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Where are the various events taking place?

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Please visit this link in order to get an idea of where our ceremony and related events are taking place. Plus, zoom in on the map to get a more detailed view! :) Visit: https://goo.gl/maps/s7kQ4QkaumB2

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Where should we stay?

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We have strategically chosen The Landing at Pine Point for our reception location because of its proximity to the vast array of lodging accommodations along Pine Point/Old Orchard Beach. There are numerous hotels, cottage rentals and more in the immediate vicinity. Please visit our Travel and Places to Stay tab to see some of our recommendations. With the wedding also taking place after Labor Day, the summer tourists, traffic, and prices should have dissipated greatly in the area. For a snapshot of the area, please visit: https://goo.gl/maps/WwSskA1j4hF2 In addition, if you are planning on joining us for a more lengthy stay (7+ days), please feel free to contact Absolute Beach Rentals. This is a vacation home rental agency that is owned by my Uncle Dave and Aunt Sue right on Old Orchard Beach. They would be happy to assist you in finding the perfect weekly rental (cottage, house, etc.) for your trip! They are the ABSOLUTE best! Visit: http://absolutebeachrentals.com

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Will a shuttle be provided to and from the ceremony?

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Yes! We will be providing a 38-passenger shuttle bus to escort anyone (especially those staying in the Old Orchard Beach area, due to proximity) to and from the ceremony. It will be LEAVING the parking lot of The Landing at Pine Point at NOON (12 PM) and then LEAVING the ceremony at 2:30 PM. We recognize that Uber may be sparse in the beach area and that parking is limited at the ceremony site (street parking is only available). As such, the shuttle can be a convenient way to transport our out-of-town guests to and from the ceremony location. Riding the shuttle bus ensures that if you did drive your car to get to the bus location, your car will already be at the reception site when the reception ends at 9 pm. Cars can be left overnight at the reception location, but need to be picked up on Sunday morning. Guests cannot "run into" the reception venue while waiting for/on the bus for any reason. There will be a restroom on the shuttle bus if use of the facilities is required.

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How far away is the reception from the ceremony?

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The ceremony location at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish in downtown Portland, Maine, is approximately 25-30 minutes from our reception site at The Landing at Pine Point in Scarborough, Maine. It is about 13 miles and, of course, always expect there to be a bit of traffic in the busy downtown Portland area. If you are staying in the Pine Point/Old Orchard Beach area (just a hop and a skip from the reception site) and you plan to drive a car, expect a 35-40 minute commute to the ceremony location. OR take our shuttle bus! ;) To see a snapshot of the relative locations, please visit: https://goo.gl/maps/nmSeH8zcAUS2

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Is there parking at the ceremony location?

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There is no designated parking lot at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish. Bummer...trust us, we know. Street parking will be required, so plan your commute accordingly! There are plenty of places to park on the surrounding streets and there are no meters, so do not worry about having to bring money to pay for parking.

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Is there parking at the reception site?

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Yes! The Landing at Pine Point has an ample parking lot, free of charge! And you are even able to keep your car parked overnight! Just don't forget about it the morning after! ;)

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What should I do in the time between the ceremony and the reception?

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There is approximately an hour of time between when the ceremony ends at 2 pm and when cocktail hour starts at 3 pm at The Landing at Pine Point. We will be having a receiving line after the ceremony and taking some time to do family pictures with the Bride and Groom at the Church. With a 25-30 minute commute to consider, you do have a little bit of time to linger and visit before you have to leave for cocktail hour to grab some refreshing food and drinks! Out-of-town guests who are riding the shuttle bus, it will be leaving at 2:30 pm to bring you back to the reception venue, so don't miss it!

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Can I bring a date?

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As much as we would love to invite everyone's amazing "plus one," please only do so if your invitation specifies "And Guest." We appreciate your understanding. :)

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How will dinner be served?

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Buffet-style! Yum!!!

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Will we have a cookie table?

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YES! This beloved and wonderful Cavanaugh tradition is going to be upheld at our reception celebration! Please know that you are more than welcome to make these delicious treats yourself or, if it is easier, order them through our caterer, The Black Tie Company, which will do the baking on-site at our reception. It is certainly up to you! We look forward to carrying on this exciting family tradition!