FAQs
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Who is Merida?
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Merida is Madison. I have thought about this a lot and in anticipation of my marriage, I have chosen to change my first name. I have never liked the name Madison. It never fit me, and it's uncomfortable to say Madison Maddox. After over a year of consideration and searching I chose the name Merida. If you have a hard time remembering I will understand. Those of you who have known me my whole life as Madi will most likely struggle the most and I understand. If you would like to refer to me by a nickname Meri (Me-ree) is fine. Thank you for understanding this change.
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How do RSVPs work?
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Simply add your name to the search bar in the RSVP tab, select who is attending the ceremony, reception, and afterparty. Select your meal option for the reception and submit the RSVP before the deadline; April 1st, 2027
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What is a handfasting ceremony?
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The handfasting ceremony is an ancient Celtic practice of binding a couple's hands together to symbolize their commitment to each other. The colors of the cords represent what the couple cherishes most about their partner. The beauty of a Celtic handfasting is that its not only about binding two beings to one another, its about families coming together to be as one.
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What is the dress code?
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Please, do not wear white or any other variation; you will be asked to leave. Please no denim, shorts, or neon colors. The dress code is semi formal to formal. If you want to wear something relaxed and be comfortable do it! If you want to try outshining the bride on her magical day, good luck! The wedding party colors are rose gold and dark emerald green with silver accents. Your effort to wear an earthy and aesthetically complimentary color is greatly appreciated. Please wear flats or wedges, the ceremony will take place outside. Please bring a light covering if you will be cold during the ceremony.
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Can I bring a plus-one?
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Please contact the Bride or Groom directly, in the event your plus one is not listed in the RSVP process. We will reach out directly to verify plus one status. In the event that a plus one cannot be accommodated, please understand that this is still intended to be a small, intimate event. Thank you
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Are children welcome?
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Children are welcome to attend and enjoy the celebration with their families. To help ensure a comfortable experience for all guests, we kindly ask parents to use their discretion if their child may have difficulty in a group or event setting, and to make alternate arrangements if needed. During the reception, child-friendly activities will be available, along with drinks and snacks for children upon arrival. Please note that the celebration will transition to an adults-only after-party beginning at 6:00 p.m., and we kindly ask that all children depart the venue at that time.
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Blessings Box
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We would like to ask all of our guests to bring the following items for our blessings box: Family Photos (including our friends’ new families) Family Recipes (please include a note of who the recipe came from) Letters of advice and blessings What we truly want is memories we can cherish. Filling our home with photos of loved ones and filling recipe books with our families’ favorite meals means so much more. Help us create future family heirlooms so the memories live on forever.
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Will there be accommodations for out of town guests?
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If you will be needing a hotel room after the wedding there are hotels in the area. However, considering the number of our guests that will be from out of town please make your reservations far enough in advance to secure a room. This is a rural area and we cannot guarantee the rooms will be available otherwise. Following is a list of hotels in the area, most of which we have not stayed at ourselves: Comstock Inn
