FAQs

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Are the ceremony and reception at the same venue?

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No- Our ceremony and reception are at different venues. We will begin our ceremony at The Denver Botanic Gardens Romantic Gardens followed by Cocktail Hour and Reception at Rooftop 1630. Both locations are in Denver. We are so excited to have you join us!

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What is the weather going to be like?

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Weather in early June in Colorado is known to be beautiful. Temperatures are generally mild to warm during the day, but nights can be chilly so please bring a sweater!

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Can I bring a date?

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We have carefully curated our guest list, and we are so excited to celebrate our special day with our family and closest friends. Plus ones are by invitation only. We ask guests to please not bring a plus one, unless it is specified on your invitation. Online RSVPs will have your name and your plus one listed. Thank you for understanding!

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Is there a dress code?

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YES- We look forward to celebrating with our guests in style. We invite all of our guests to please wear ALL BLACK. Our dress code is black tie/semi-formal. Men should wear a suit with a tie or a tuxedo. Women should opt for a floor-length gown, an elegant midi dress, or a formal pantsuit.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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YES- please visit our "Travel" Section on our wedding website to view our hotel block and instructions on how to book your room.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift that you can give us. No gifts are expected, but if you'd like, a contribution towards our honeymoon and newlywed fund would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to celebrating with you! You may view our registry by viewing our Registry tab or through this link! Thank you so much https://www.zola.com/registry/desmondandshantel

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There is limited parking for the ceremony and reception. We encourage our guests to car pool and Uber/ Lyft as much as possible.

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

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Yes of course. We want to make sure that we accommodate our guests dietary needs and restrictions. Upon your RSVP, please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies.

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Are kids welcome?

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As much as we adore your children, we kindly request that our wedding be an adults-only event. Please enjoy this evening as a date night.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please arrive at The Denver Botanic Gardens no later than 1:30pm to allow time to park and get seated for our ceremony to begin.