FAQs

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When do RSVPs have to be in by?

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Friday, August 13th, 2021. RSVPs are currently closed.

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If I RSVP’d “attending” but can’t now. What should I do?

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Please let the bride, groom, or their parents know as soon as possible.

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If I don’t feel well or recently had/tested positive for COVID, what should I do?

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Please do not attend if you are unwell or currently have or had COVID for the last 14 days before the wedding. Please get tested, get vaccinated, wash your hands, and wear a mask!

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Are masks required to wear to attend?

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Yes. We will provide a disposable one if you forgot yours at home.

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Do I need to have the COVID-19 vaccine to attend? Show proof?

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You must be vaccinated to attend the reception! You must show photo proof of your vaccination card to the bride and groom via text or Facebook Messenger. Or bring the physical card or have the card digital on your phone to show at the door. We wish everyone to be safe at the wedding. We wish all our guests to be selfless and get the vaccine. You don’t want to be that one person who got everyone sick at a wedding.

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What are the current COVID-19 guidelines?

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Venue Guidelines: - Masks are required at all times. The only exception is when guests are eating or taking photos. Masks will need to be worn in the conclusion of eating, drinking, or taking photos. Guests will not be allowed entry without adequate masks. Please bring your own masks. We will provide some if you forgot or lost yours. - We will post signage around the space to encourage social distancing. - Hand sanitizer stations will be around the space. - High-touch surfaces throughout the Garden, including the restrooms and door handles, will be regularly cleaned and sanitized throughout the day to enhance hygiene and safety. - Guests from the same household will be seated together. Tables will be spaced at least 6 feet apart. - There is a dance floor but social distancing will be encouraged. Masks are required when on the dance floor. We ask that guests be responsible and respectful of others' space. Limited smaller groups on the dance floor are recommended.

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How will the food be served?

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Due to COVID, the food will be served in a chef served buffet instead of our originally intended family-style meal.

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Will there be a ceremony?

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We have decided to have a private ceremony with our immediate families. Please respect our privacy.

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Are children invited?

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We love your kids! However, the dinner and drinks and dancing will run late and we also want this to be a night off for you, so we request that just the adults attend. If you need help finding or arranging a babysitter, please get in touch with Cleo or Ryan and we can help figure things out. You can also find lots of options on care.com or sittercity.com.

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Can I bring a guest?

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Unfortunately, much as we would love your partner-in-crime to celebrate with us, we have to abide the fire code.

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Will anyone be changing their name?

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At the end of the night, Ryan will remain Ryan Stolley, Cleo will remain Cleo Goeckner, and Ruth will remain Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If you would like to change your own name in celebration of our wedding, please contact your local social security office, court house, or DMV for more information!

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What is the dress code?

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We do request cocktail or formal attire, please, but we do want you to be comfortable for mingling and dancing all night so be sure to pick out some comfy shoes!