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Where is the wedding?Where is the wedding?

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All wedding festivities will be at The Vale in Conroe, Texas. Conroe is located roughly 45 minutes north of Houston. Address: 200 E Phillips St, Conroe, TX 77301

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How do I get between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception?How do I get between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception?

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All wedding events are located in the same venue, allowing for an easy 30 second walk through the gardens to each location.

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How do I get to the venue?How do I get to the venue?

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The easiest way to get to the venue is to drive or carpool with another guest. More details on available shuttles from nearby resorts is coming soon.

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What’s the parking situation like?What’s the parking situation like?

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The Vale offers free parking for guests in a private lot located across the street from the front entrance of the venue. Signage and Parking Assistants will be present on site the day of the wedding to provide assistance for all guests.

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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Both the Ceremony and the Reception will be indoors at the Vale in their luxury (air conditioned) chapel and reception hall. The cocktail hour will take place outside in the Vale’s pavilion patio and garden.

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Where should I stay?Where should I stay?

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Conroe, and the greater Houston Area, has many hotels and resorts available for guests. Please see our Travel page for more information.

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What time should I arrive for the ceremony?What time should I arrive for the ceremony?

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More details to come.

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What’s the weather like?What’s the weather like?

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Located off of Lake Conroe, the city of Conroe has decently consistent temperatures. We will update this question as we get closer to the date, but for now plan on sunny weather with temperatures being between 65 and 80 degrees!

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What should I wear?What should I wear?

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Our wedding takes place in a dark, formal venue, so we ask that all guests wear High Formal or Black Tie Optional attire. Essentially: dress to impress! We dare you to try to outshine the bride 😉 Outfits may include: formal cocktail dresses, pantsuits, formal trousers, dress shirts, suits, sports coats, suit jackets, formal/floor-length gowns, dressy separates, dinner jackets, and other similar attire. Colors and fun patterns are welcome so long as they are formal! Cowboy boots will also be allowed with formal trousers or slacks.

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What should I NOT wear?What should I NOT wear?

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We ask that you do not wear our wedding party colors: white, burgundy, cabernet, mulberry, or champagne-gold. Black dresses are welcome so long as they are not bridesmaid dresses. Since this is a formal event, we ask that guests please do not wear jeans, flip flops, tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirts, short rompers, polos, or, obviously, wedding dresses. While we do recognize that we chose Halloween for our wedding date, we ask that guests do not wear costumes.

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Will there be food?Will there be food?

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Of course! A full buffet dinner will be provided by the venue through [Caterer]. More details to come.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Of course! While we cannot guarantee we can accommodate all dietary restrictions, we will try our best! A spot for dietary restrictions will be provided on your RSVP card. Otherwise, you can reach out to Mackenzie and let her know.

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Can I bring my own alcohol?Can I bring my own alcohol?

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NO. The venue does not allow outside food or drink. Alcohol will be provided for guests in the form of [more details to come].

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Can I take pictures on my phone?Can I take pictures on my phone?

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Once the ceremony had started, we ask that no phones be used by guests or family. But don’t worry! Our officiant will grant everyone a minute to take out their phones and take pictures after the ceremony has started. Official photos from our photographers will be shared on social media once available. Photos of the reception and cocktail hour are allowed and encouraged!

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Can I bring a plus-one?Can I bring a plus-one?

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Due to limited venue capacity, only guests explicitly mentioned on the invitation will be able to attend. If you believe an error has been made on your invitation (e.g., we forgot to list your wife) feel free to reach out to Cole and Mackenzie.

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Can I bring my kids?Can I bring my kids?

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Due to limited venue capacity, we ask that only those listed explicitly on your invitation attend.

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Do you have a registry?Do you have a registry?

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Yes! We have a registry, as well as honeymoon and house funds. Please see our registry page for more details. While not required, gifts or donations are greatly appreciated.

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Will the wedding be family friendly?Will the wedding be family friendly?

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Yes! Once [a time that will be determined later] hits, the music at the reception will no longer be family friendly, allowing our guests and wedding party to dance uninhibited.

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Who can I talk to if I have questions?Who can I talk to if I have questions?

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For pre-wedding questions, please feel free to reach out to Mackenzie at 512-992-8479, or Bri (Mackenzie’s mom) at 512-992-8436. Otherwise, you can email questions to colemackwedding@gmail.com. Once the wedding has started, all questions can be directed to Bri or our wedding planner and day-of coordinator.

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Do you have a wedding hashtag for when we post photos?Do you have a wedding hashtag for when we post photos?

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Yes! When posting about the wedding, to ensure we can see your photos, please use: #ColeWonTheMackpot