FAQs

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When is the deadline to RSVP?

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Please RSVP by September 6th.

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How large is the wedding?

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It's not! We are only inviting about 45 people. So technically, it's a micro wedding.

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What is the dress code?

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Festive cocktail attire! Think cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, or jackets and slacks. Feel free to play around with style, prints, or have fun with accessories. When considering shoes, please keep in mind you may be walking on grass/gravel and up and down hills, so stilettos or shoes with thin heels are not ideal. Please make sure to check the weather as the date approaches since it will be late September. If you'd like to dress along with the theme, shades of burgundy, rust orange, or copper will match our fall wedding beautifully. If you hate those colors, please feel free to wear whatever you feel best in! As long as our guests are dressy but comfortable, we'll be happy!

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Accommodations?

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Please refer to the travel page of the website. We have not booked any hotel room blocks, but have listed recommendations for hotels in the area.

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Is there parking?

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Yes! There is a fairly large gravel parking lot at Shinglekill Falls B&B that should fit ~50 cars. You can park at this lot and walk to the ceremony site at Tumblin Falls House. For handicapped guests, there will be parking up the driveway closer to Tumblin Falls House. If you would like to arrange special parking accommodations, please make sure to contact the bride or groom prior to the event.

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What time should I get there?

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The ceremony will be at 4:00, so we recommend guests to arrive by 3:30. Parking is at Shinglekill Falls B&B, but the ceremony location will be at Tumblin Falls House. There is a short walk between the parking lot and the ceremony site, so please make sure to arrive with enough time to walk to the site.

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How close is the reception to the ceremony?

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They are next door to one another! ~5 minute walk

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Can I bring a plus one?

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If your RSVP includes a plus one, then yes! If not, then no. We are trying to keep our wedding on the smaller side, and have accounted for everyone who will be there!

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Are children allowed?

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No. We are aware some of our guests have young children, but as a child-free couple, we would prefer a child-free wedding. We appreciate your understanding.

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Are phones allowed at the ceremony?

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We would ask for guests to kindly silence and put their phones away for the duration of the wedding ceremony. We will have a photographer to take photos, and would like our guests to feel present for the ceremony. QR codes will be set up at the reception for photos sent to a shared album, so cell phones will be welcome, if not encouraged at the reception!

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Will there be drinks?

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Yes, but we are not going to be having any liquor. There are a few reasons for this, a main one being that the reception is near a waterfall, and another being that the bar will be serve yourself. We do not want any of our guests getting injured, and believe that this is a necessary safety precaution. But don't worry! If you drink, there will still be plenty for you. We are planning to have beer, wine, hard cider, and an autumn "mimosa" toast with prosecco and apple cider. We know we have some sober guests, so there will be non-alcoholic drink options as well.

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How late will the reception be?

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The reception and music will end around 10pm, however guests are welcome to continue the party or hang around the fire pit and chat! Loud music has to end by midnight.

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Is smoking allowed?

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Yes, as long as you remain outside!

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Weather?

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Obviously, we cannot predict the weather, and upstate NY can be unpredictable in September. It could be up to highs in the 70s, or down to lows in the 40s (especially in the evening). For your consideration: the ceremony will be on an uncovered deck and the reception will take place in an open but covered pavilion.

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Is there a backup plan in case of rain?

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If it is pouring, we will most likely have the ceremony under the pavilion where the reception will also take place. If it is only drizzling, we will commence with the ceremony outside as planned, and recommend bringing umbrellas, although the venue will provide umbrellas if needed.

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Is there a wedding registry?

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No. We have discussed this, and the truth is, we don't need more stuff! If guests would like to gift something to the couple, monetary gifts to go towards a honeymoon trip we can take together would be welcomed. (Brandon has never left the country!) However, please do not feel pressured, as we understand traveling for a wedding is expensive already. We are most excited to spend time with our close family and friends on our special day.