FAQs

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Where is the wedding taking place?

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Pro-Tip: Include the ceremony location and reception location (if they’re different), and link to the section of your website that might have more information. Use Squarespace’s map blocks to share user-friendly maps that folks can click on and get directions.

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What time is the ceremony? What time is the reception?

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Answer: Reiterate the time on the invitation, and then let folks know if they should try to arrive early or anything.

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What is the dress code? What should I wear?

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Answer: “The dress code for our wedding is California casual. Wear something you’re comfortable in—button-up shirts, long flowy dresses, or whatever brings you joy. Since our ceremony will take place on a beach, we recommend avoiding high heels.”Pro-Tip: Wedding attire can be stressful for guests, to make it easier on them, be specific but not demanding. Avoid telling people exactly what to wear… they are grown-ups. Instead, give them ideas and guidelines. For example, if you’re getting married in a church, be sure you share any specific rules, but avoid telling people exactly what style to wear.

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What weather should I expect?

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Answer: “Of course, we can’t guarantee anything, but we get plenty of rain in Seattle. Keep an eye on the weather here (link) in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and have your umbrella ready.”Pro-Tip: Inclement weather isn’t just rain… let folks know if it’s going to be super sunny and they should bring sunscreen, or windy and they should adjust hairdo plans accordingly.

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Pro-Tip: It’s important for guests to know if the ceremony or reception will be indoors or outdoors so they can plan accordingly. Folks may want to bring a parasol or hat if they’ll be outdoors.

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What should I expect after the ceremony?

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Answer: “After the ceremony, the immediate family of the couple will be taking pictures on the beach for around an hour. Guests can drive over to the reception hall (about 8 minutes away) where snacks and drinks will be flowing. Dinner will be served around 6 pm, with dancing to follow.”Pro-Tip: If your wedding website has a section with detailed timeline information, link to it.

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Will transportation be provided? Is there easy parking at the venue(s)?

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Answer: “We are not providing any formal transportation for the events, but our ceremony and reception are taking place in the space area. There is ample parking for those who feel comfortable driving, and Lyft is a great option for those who don’t. Please stay safe and default to a ride service or carpooling if you plan to drink.”Pro-Tip: You can link out to taxi services, Lyft, etc., and link again to any maps and location information. Let your guests know exactly where to park, if there is a valet service, whether or not parking is limited, and how much they should expect to pay for parking.

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How do I RSVP?

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Answer: “We sure hope you’ll be able to join us for your special day. With your invitation, there is an RSVP card that you can fill out and return, or feel free to click here (link) and let us know your plans right here on our website.”Pro-Tip: Squarespace makes it easy to create RSVP forms that let folks respond quickly and easily, and you can have the answers load right into a Google Sheet for easy organization.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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Answer: “Please get us your RSVP by June 3rd, so we have time to buy enough booze.”Pro-Tip: Share a link to RSVP online… again.

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Can I bring my partner?

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Answer: “We are at capacity with our venue which means we are sadly unable to accommodate additional guests. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation. If you have any questions, please reach out.”

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I can’t attend the wedding in person. Will there be a virtual wedding celebration?

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Answer: “We’ve decided to stream our wedding ceremony for guests who can’t make it to be with us in person.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Pro-Tip: This might feel like a silly or annoying question to answer, but it’s especially important if it’s a cash bar, so just let folks know what they can expect (keep it simple).

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Are you registered? Where should we ship your gift?

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Answer: “We are registered a few places, you can find the details on our Registry page (link).”Pro-Tip: Squarespace makes it easy to create and share your registry a number of ways, so you can just share a button that sends folks to your registry page, where you can integrate your registry right into the website. Here is more info on how to set up your registry and mistakes to avoid.

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

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Answer: “We love photos! We do ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony, we’d like that time to be unplugged.

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What COVID health and safety measures will you be taking during the event?

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Getting married in the midst of a global pandemic means that everyone’s health and safety is a top priority for us. Part of our RSVP process will be asking each person if they are fully vaccinated (with a booster), or will be by the wedding day.