FAQs

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How is the wedding going to work with the outdoor mask mandate?

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Oregon still has an outdoor mask mandate in effect when social distancing is not possible. We are working to try and make it possible. During the ceremony, we’re trying to ensure people can socially distance so there will not be a need to wear a mask while seated. This is of course is up to your discretion, please wear a mask if you do not feel comfortable with our arrangement. We’re going to try our best, but it won’t be perfect, I’m sure. While eating and drinking, masks are not required per the mandate. That means, mostly the masks may come into effect during dancing if social distancing is not possible. We will have spare masks out for those who forgot one, need a new one, or just wanna mix it up a bit. We encourage everyone to be safe and wise. We love you all and look forward to seeing you very soon. ❤️

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Is there a dress code?

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It’s more like a dress code suggestion. When we’ve attended weddings, they have all been semi-formal. So if you’re looking for a guideline, shoot for semi-formal. But don’t stress about it either. Wear something you feel pretty/handsome in, and come have fun with us! We do recommend bringing a jacket. We are on the Rogue River in late fall, and there could be cold wind or it could just be cold because of the time of year.

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Why did you guys decide to be Songs?

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While Cole is pursuing a career in the medical field (gearing to be a tech or nurse), he loves to act. Particularly he loves stage acting and voice acting, both of which he hopes to pursue on the side. Cole has always been very close with his dad, Robert, who is a devoted Catholic and father. Whenever I hear childhood stories, his dad always plays a large role in the good memories. So a couple years ago, when Robert suggested Song as a more memorable actor name, Cole took him up on it. Not only is Song Cole’s middle name, it is also the name of his maternal grandparents. His Grandma and Grandpa Song have always been spiritual leaders for Cole growing up, so we both take this last name with pride. Cole retains Haenggi as his middle name with equal pride as an homage to Robert as well as his Haenggi relatives. Selfishly, I’m excited to be a Song out of convenience. Now, at my many many doctor appointments, I don’t have to forever answer: “Haenggi...now how do you spell that?”

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What do I do if the Bride collapses?

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Nothing. Please do not call 911. Please don’t freak out. Please just go about your business and largely pretend like I’m not gravitationally challenged. I’ll be on my feet soon enough and my family knows how to take care of me in the mean time.

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What is P.O.T.S.?

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P.O.T.S. = Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome POTS is a form of autonomic dysfunction or dysautonomia. POTS affects a lot of things, but most notably blood pressure. When my blood pressure drops, then I drop to the ground. I (the bride) have the neurogenetic variety of POTS. I won’t get into that, but if you want to learn more, you can check out Dysautonomia International. I’m putting this here, for awareness, but also because I really don’t want the ambulance called on me on my wedding day. I’m chronically ill. It’s my normal. If something happens, I’ll be okay, I promise. My dad says my head is hard enough to crack concrete.