FAQs

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Song Requests?

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Just go to the website (https://www.solidgoldpro.com), click the Guest Requests button on the left. Then, in the login window select October 15, 2025 for the event date and enter the Event Code: Mu$ic@10152025 for the password.

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What date should I RSVP by?

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September 1st, 2025

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What is the address of the wedding ceremony and reception venue?

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All in one place on October 15, 2025 at Searles Castle at 23 Searles Rd, Windham, NH 03087

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What is the dress code for the wedding?

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Semi-Formal - falls between cocktail wear and formal wear, offering a blend of elegance and comfort. For men, this typically includes a suit or blazer with dress pants, a nice dress shirt, and dress shoes. Women can choose from a variety of options, including cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, or a suit. The key is to strike a balance between dressing up and maintaining a comfortable and relaxed style.

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Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?

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Yes, We plan on having an entree choice that's vegetarian, chicken and steak but just let us know and we can accomodate, vegan, gluten and nut free, and other restrictions we just need to know ahead of time. All meals can be customized. If you have additional restrictions that go beyond what we've listed here, please let us know in the designated section of your digital RSVP. We want you to feel comfortable and well fed!

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What time does the event end.

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9:30 PM

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Are Plus-ones and children allowed?

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Whoever is on the invitation is invited. We did invite children and plus ones in most cases.

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Where are you registered for wedding gifts?

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Please see the registry page on this website (www.zola.com/wedding/elizabethandrobertporkola). Please reach out if you have any questions or know of anyone who cannot access the website.

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Where should we bring our wedding gift?

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Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, you can bring it to our wedding or contact us and send it to our 7 Highland Street, Dover, NH 03820. A wedding card box and special/unique guest "book" will be at our reception.

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Is it ok to post wedding photos on social media?

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Please respect our privacy and don't share photos of our wedding on social media, as we'd like to make a formal wedding announcement with our professional images.

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What time should we arrive.

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3:30 PM

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What is the wedding day itinerary?

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See Schedule page on this website for full itinery and events.

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What is the easiest way to get to and from the wedding venue from Ogunquit, ME Area?

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From Ogunquit, Maine (North): Take US-1 S to I-95 South. Stay on I-95 S until entering into Massachusetts and then take Exit 89 towards Worcester for I-495 S. On I-495 S continue for approximately 16 miles and exit 105 for MA-213 / I-93 North towards Methuen/NH/Salem. Continue for 3.5 miles then Exit 1B towards I-93 N towards Concord, NH. Continue for 5.5 miles and then exit 3 for NH-111 toward N Salem/Windham and keep right. Continue for about 3/4 of a mile and then turn Left on Searles Road. Searles Castle will be after Catholic Charities and on your left with a big sign. Follow instructions for parking.

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What is the easiest way to get to the venue from Dover/Madbury or Rochester? (2 choices)

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From Dover/Madbury/Rochester, NH (2-choices): Follow Tolend Road or similar to NH-125. Start on NH - 125. Continue for approximately 11 miles. At the roundabout in Lee, NH take the 2nd exit. Continue for 18.5 miles then turn right at the light on NH-111/ Danville Rd Continue for 13 miles then turn right on Searles Road. Searles Castle will be after Catholic Charities and on your left with a big sign. Follow instructions for parking. ______________________________________________________________________ Dover/Madbury - Take RT-16 to I-95: you can take NH-9 / NH -4/ NH-108 on Central Avenue and then take RT-16 Spaulding turnpike to I-95 South. Stay on I-95 S until entering into Massachusetts and then take Exit 89 towards Worcester for I-495 S. On I-495 S continue for approximately 16 miles and exit 105 for MA-213 / I-93 North towards Methuen/NH/Salem. Continue for 3.5 miles then exit 1B towards I-93 N towards Concord, NH. Continue for 5.5 miles and then exit 3 for NH-111 toward N Salem/Windham and keep right. Continue for about 3/4 of a mile and then turn left on Searles Road. Searles Castle will be after Catholic Charities and on your left with a big sign. Follow instructions for parking.

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What ist he easiest way to get to the venue from DoubleTree Hilton (Andover, MA)

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From South/ Andover, Massachusetts (DoubleTree by Hilton): Turn left on Old River Road and continue for 1/2 mile. Take sharp right on River Road. In 0.1 miles immediately take the ramp on the right for I-93 N and head toward Salem, NH. Stay on I-93 N for approximately 9.4 miles. Take Exit 3 toward NH-111 N Salem / Windham and keep right towards N Salem. In about 0.3 miles, you will see Searles Road on your left. Searles Castle will be after Catholic Charities and on your left with a big sign. Follow instructions for parking.

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What is the easiest way to get there from La Quinta Inn & Suites in Salem, NH

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From La Quinta Inn & Suites in Salem, NH Turn Left on Keewaydin Drive (Budget Rent a Car is on the corner). In 0.2 miles take a right on Pelham Road which immediately the name changes and turns into NH-97 / Pelham Road in a few hundred feet. In 0.2 miles take the ramp on the left for I-93 N. Continue for 2.5 miles then take Exit 3, staying right towards NH-111 toward N Salem/Windham. In about 0.7 miles take a left on Searles Road. Searles Castle will be after Catholic Charities and on your left with a big sign. Follow instructions for parking.

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Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

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Unforuntaely, no. We did not have enough people who will be staying at hotels to make the minimum count. Please let us know if you need hotel suggestions. Bride and Groom will be staying the night before in DoubleTree in Andover, MA. Also see the Travel page on the website for more.

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Will there be a shuttle to and from hotel(s)?

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Not from hotels, there will be no shuttle but there will be a shuttle from the venue's parking lot to the main venue at Searles Castle.