FAQs
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When should I arrive at Della Terra?
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Please plan on arriving 20 to 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start time. Photography is usually taking place up to 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start time. Early guest arrival can interfere with the photography time and the couple’s privacy.
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Where should I park if I am driving?
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When you arrive at Della Terra, the transportation staff will instruct you where to park. The transportation staff will pick you up at your parking spot and take you to the ceremony location. Handicap guests will be given the option of a designated parking area or assistance from event parking area. Please discuss the options with traffic control upon arrival to determine which area you would prefer.
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How might the altitude affect people from out of state?
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At the high altitude of Colorado Mountains everyone is affected to some degree. As you go to the higher altitudes, the barometric pressure decreases, the air is thinner and less oxygen is available. At elevations of 8,000 plus feet many symptoms may occur including: breathing faster and more deeply which results in shortness of breath and exertion, headache, nausea, trouble sleeping and unusual tiredness (this is more commonly referred to as AMS or acute mountain sickness). These symptoms should go away in a day or two. If symptoms persist or worsen a physician should be consulted. Even a short visit to the doctor can save the rest of your trip. A more serious condition is called HAPE or high altitude pulmonary edema, recognized by a wet cough, increasing shortness of breath and a feeling of fluid building up in the lungs. Other signs to watch out for are disorientation and confusion. If any of these symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately.
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Alittude cont.
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HAPE is easy to treat but left untreated can be life threatening. Increase fluid intake- 2 or 3 times normal intake: water and juice are best, hydration is key to preventing AMS and HAPE, drink enough to urinate every two hours. Avoid alcohol and minimize caffeine on arrival and a couple days after. Remember, you may be much more sensitive to the effects of alcohol at a higher altitude, please be very careful. Decrease salt intake as salt causes your body to retain fluids, increasing the severity of altitude illness. Eat frequent small meals high in carbs, low in fat and low in protein. Maintain moderate physical activity and get plenty of rest. Medications and oxygen can help you feel better. Diamox is a prescription drug that prevents the unpleasant symptoms for many people. Recent experience suggests that a small dose of Diamox will suffice (125 mg).
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Alcoholic Beverages
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Della Terra has a Colorado liquor license and is required to provide and serve all alcohol on the premises. Please do not bring your own alcohol. Della Terra is required to take the alcohol from you or ask you to leave the event immediately. If your host has elected to have a bar at their event, the Della Terra event bar will open after the ceremony, unless a pre-ceremony hosted cocktail time has been planned. Remember our high elevation and mountain roads. Drink slowly. Drink lots of water, water is available at the bar at all times. Eat through- out the evening.
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What is the departure plan for after the wedding?
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Transportation staff will be available to take you to your car. Please, do not drink and drive. If you plan on drinking, please designate a driver. You may always leave your vehicle at Della Terra and pick it up the next morning. Remember, you will be drinking at high elevations and leaving on mountain roads, please plan ahead. Jess and Doug are working to provide transportation services to keep everyone safe.