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What should I wear?What should I wear?

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Guys should suit up, while girls should aim for gowns, fancy cocktail dresses, or a chic pantsuit. The vibes are colorful, floral, and summery. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable, and if that means wearing black (or even white!), we don't mind :)

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Are kids welcome?Are kids welcome?

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We love your kids—we really do. But we want our wedding to be your night off! Please feel free to bring them to the hotel brunch on Sunday morning :)

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Can I bring a date?Can I bring a date?

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This is an intimate affair. Please check your invitation; you are only granted a guest if your invitation states so.

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

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Please arrive no later than 5:25PM. The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30PM and conclude by 6:00PM latest. Lemonade and water will be available to guests who arrive early to the ceremony, which is outdoors. Weather is looking exceptionally pleasant, but a number of wooden fans will be available to guests prior to the ceremony start. There is no "brides side" / "grooms side" with the exception of reserved parental seating in the first row. Please sit wherever you feel comfortable - we're all family here :)

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Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?

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Yes! We would love for you to take photos/videos and share them. All we ask is that you are respectful of our extremely talented photographers, and stay mindful not to get in their way during the ceremony.

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What if I have a dietary restriction or food allergy?What if I have a dietary restriction or food allergy?

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Please let us know on your RSVP. We will be sure to accommodate your needs.

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I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?

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We have a hotel block at the Radisson Northeast Philadelphia in Trevose, PA. This can be booked under the Travel tab of our wedding website. You are more than welcome to stay elsewhere, but our shuttle bus will only be running from the Radisson to our venue and back for guest transportation.

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

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Yes! Please see detailed shuttle bus info on the Travel tab of our wedding website.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There is ample free guest parking at Belle Voir Manor, where our ceremony and reception take place.

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Are you registered? Where?Are you registered? Where?

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We are registered with Zola, Amazon, and Anthropologie for bridal/wedding shower gifts. Your attendance is what's most important to us, but if you'd like to help us kick start our lives together we have set up two cash funds: one saving for our honeymoon & another saving towards our first home. These funds are available on our Registry tab, but we will also have a physical card box on the day of the wedding.

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Will there be an after party?Will there be an after party?

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Stephen hopes to continue the festivities post-reception at the Radisson hotel bar. Catherine will likely be in proximity of the bar, wearing pajamas and asleep while standing up.

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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We would love to see you stop by our Sunday morning brunch at the Radisson, but understand many guests may be rushing home to kids, pets, or other life plans. Brunch will be a buffet style, drop-in at your leisure affair from 8:30am to 10:00am (hotel check out is 12pm noon). Be sure to indicate your brunch RSVP status so we can plan accordingly!

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I have a question not answered here; how do I contact you?I have a question not answered here; how do I contact you?

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Please include any additional questions in your RSVP and we will answer to the best of our ability. For urgent matters prior to mid-August, text Stephen or Catherine directly. For any emergencies the week prior to or on the day of our wedding, we kindly ask you do not contact the Bride or Groom. Please reach out to one of our rockstar family members listed below :) Toni DeLisi, mother of the bride Todd Rissmiller, father of the groom Stephanie Hughes, maid of honor