FAQs

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Why is the wedding in Grand Rapids?

Answer

Grand Rapids is one of the first weekend getaways Karen and Dave took together. Neither of us had been to Beer City USA and both were excited to go. As a lover of sculpture, Karen was excited to visit the Frederik Meijer Gardens, and Dave, a huge fan of all things Tiki couldn’t wait to go to Max’s South Seas Hideaway, one of the best Tiki bars in America. Of course we were excited to try all the craft brews as well. We had an amazing time, became members of the Gardens and have been working to get our name on the bow of the boat on Max’s second floor after we have tried every Tiki drink on their menu. Grand Rapids is a special place to us and for our wedding we wanted to share it with our Friends and Family.

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WTF is "Elegant garden wedding attire"?

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Men - Suit or Sport Coat and Slacks. Ties recommended Women - Cocktail or Dressy Summer Outfit

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Are kids invited to the wedding?

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The only kids invited to the wedding are those who have been asked to participate in the ceremony. However, kids are welcome to attend the Happily Ever After Brunch on Saturday, July 26th. If you are planning to bring your kids to the brunch, please let us know so we can properly accommodate.

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

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Please indicate all food allergies on the RSVP page.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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We will have a shuttle from the Downtown Grand Rapids Hotels to the Frederik Meijer Gardens for the Wedding. The shuttle will make stops at The Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown, The AC Hotel and The Hyatt Place Downtown. More details will be posted closer to the wedding.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Frederik Meijer Gardens has a large parking lot. Complementary valet will be available for those who choose to drive.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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We have secured small blocks of rooms at 3 hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids and one next to the wedding location. Please check out our TRAVEL page for pricing and links for reservations. Please note it is a very busy weekend in Grand Rapids and hotels rooms are scarce, so we recommend you book early to ensure your first choice of hotel. Our blocks cover the nights of July 24th and 25th with a few rooms available at each hotel for those who want to make it a full weekend in Grand Rapids.

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Who do I contact with questions?

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Feel free to contact Karen and Dave at info@karenanddavegrwedding.com.