Questions We Think You May Have

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Will there be chairs at the ceremony?

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Sadly, Central Park doesn't allow us to set up much. Please plan on bringing a blanket and picnic lunch, and when the big moment comes, you can just stand and join us for a quick ceremony. Also, there are tons of benches along the circular fountain at Cherry Hill, so if you arrive early, there is plenty of room to sit.

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Will there be food at the reception?

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Yes! Banter is a bar with traditional bar seating, so this won't be your standard sit-down reception. Instead, we will have some traditional Brooklyn style Mediterranean and Greek food available throughout the evening. We will also make available the name of some great restaurants nearby if you would like to use the time between the ceremony and the party to have a more proper sit-down meal.

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Will there be any events before or after the wedding day?

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Yes, Cindi and Brent are hard at work making arrangements for a welcome reception for out of towners, as well as a brunch for the Sunday after. Stand by for details.

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Are you registered? Where?

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First, thank you for considering a gift! So far we are only registering using Zola. There appears to be some 20% off deals that you can get so maybe check your email for purchasing gifts with some savings? Again, thanks for considering it!

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Are kids welcome?

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We would love kids to join us in the park, and can't think of a better place for kids to spend the day! We would love your children to join us for literally all parts of the day, but keep in mind that the walk from Emma Peel Room to Banter (if you choose to join us for that leg of the journey ) starts and ends in bars, and is a two mile walk, so little ones may have a hard time. Kids are probably best left home after the initial speeches and such at Banter, as it is an active bar and not a traditional reception. That being said, we know some of you have kiddos that are growing up at Banter, (and we LOVE THEM) so its really about your comfort level in that environment.

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When should I RSVP by?

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When you can. :)

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We are hoping to start the ceremony right at 1:30, so please consider arriving at least a few minutes early. We strongly encourage everyone to bring a blanket and/or picnic lunch so you can enjoy the day, if that's your thing.

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What is the alternate plan in the event of poor weather?

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At this point we are not 100% sure. But we have a couple of options, check back as the day gets closer and we have a better idea of what the forecast is like. October in New York is often beautiful, and we are hoping not to have to exercise any of the contingency plans. However, while rain is least likely in October, it is still hurricane season and nothing is off the table, so your good vibes are appreciated as we ramp up to the wedding!

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What is is the best way to find Cherry Hill?

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If you use a smart phone, it will get your right there. The short answer is that it is just west of Bethesda Fountain. The best walk to the ceremony is to take the train to 59th and 5th Ave (Plaza Hotel entrance) and walk arond the Pond, past the Dairy, up the Mall/Literary Walk to Bethesda Pavilion, and then hang a left. Its up the hill to the right. We will be in the large field on top of the hill.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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The ceremony will be done by 2:00 and we will be taking photos and mingling. We encourage everyone to bring a picnic lunch and mingle for a bit. We will be doing all the photos in and around the park and then headed downtown for a brief respite before reconvening at Emma Peel Room at 5:00 During this time, please feel free to enjoy the park, stop somewhere for a sit-down meal, (head home for a rest if you're local!) or see some NYC sights. For those that won't be joining us for the walk, a cocktail hour at Banter begins at 6:00 pm. Food will be arriving at the bar around 8:00, so grabbing something to eat is probably a good idea. Reminder: Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Central Park. We are unable to serve anything but what you have in your plastic tumbler (no glass please) is none of our business.

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Cocktail Hour at Banter

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For those that won't be joining us for the walk across the Williamsburg Bridge, make your way to Banter for a cocktail hour between 6:00 - 7:00. Grab a wristband and let them know you are there for the wedding. We will be making our entrance at 7:00!