FAQs

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How Do I RSVP?

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You can click the RSVP tab at anytime and enter your name. We will include a paper RSVP with the invite if you prefer to mail your RSVP back to us. If you choose to mail your RSVP back to us, no need to do it online!

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What if I don't RSVP in time?

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If you do not RSVP by July 12th, you will be marked as "not attending". We would love to celebrate with you; however, we have to provide an exact guest count to our vendors and cannot accept late RSVP's. (This will mean you are not allowed to show up to our special day. There will be no seating or food accommodations for you.)

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What should I do if I cannot make it?

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You will definitely be missed! If you cannot attend our wedding, please indicate "Declines" on your RSVP so we can plan accordingly. If you have already RSVP'd "Attending", but find that you will not make it, please notify Riley as soon as you are aware.

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Can I bring a date or a plus one?

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We are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. Your invite will be made out to "(Your Name) & Guest" if a plus one has been given to you. Thank you for understanding!

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Where should we stay?

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Our wedding is in Athens, ME. The following towns are great options for Airbnbs or hotels Athens, Maine has some lovely Airbnbs are available for the weekend of our special day! Skowhegan, Maine 15 minutes from our venue Newport, Maine 30 minutes from our venue Waterville, Maine 40 minutes from our venue

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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?

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Our ceremony will be held outdoors, the reception will be in an indoor area located next where the ceremony will take place.

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Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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We are having an unplugged ceremony. No photos or cameras in use until the ceremony is completely over. We would love everyone to be present and in the moment when we say "I do". We have hired professionals to capture this moment for us, and we promise to share our photos as soon as we receive them.

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Will there be a bar?

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Yes, there will be a cash bar! Including: cocktails, beer, seltzers, and wine

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What is the dress code?

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Dressy Casual. We would love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day. Ladies, you can wear midi or floor-length dresses, nice blouse and pants. Gentlemen can wear slacks/khakis and a nice shirt. Please no blue jeans, and of course no wearing white.

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Are there any colors I should avoid wearing?

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We kindly ask that you avoid colors traditionally reserved for the Bride: Whites, ivories, and creams.

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Where should I park?

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Our venue has a parking lot right outside! Super easy!

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What time should I arrive?

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Please arrive and be seated for the ceremony no later than 2:45. The ceremony beings at 3:00. You may arrive earlier than 15 minutes before, it will give you time to park, sign the guest book, and find your seat. If you arrive after the ceremony has already started, you will not be able to be seated and will have to wait until the ceremony is over to enter.