FAQs

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Are children allowed to attend the wedding?

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Adults Only, Please: We love your little ones—but this party is just for the grown-ups. Think of it as a night off: no bedtime routines, no snack negotiations, and no tiny humans judging your dance moves. So line up a sitter, dust off your party shoes, and get ready to celebrate kid-free!

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When should I RSVP by?

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The sooner, the better. But before August 1st, 2026 please. The earlier you RSVP, the more likely we are to save you a good seat and not stick you by the kitchen door. So click “yes” as soon as you can, we promise it’s faster than deciding what to watch on Netflix.

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What time should I arrive to Black Butte Ranch for the ceremony?

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The ceremony starts at 3:30pm sharp, so aim to be parked, primped, and ready well before then. Give yourself time to find parking, stroll to the ceremony site, and maybe even grab a breath of that fresh mountain air. Translation: if you roll in at 3:29, you might be making your grand entrance right down the aisle… and we already have someone booked for that. Thus, we ask that you please arrive by 3pm.

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What is the dress code?

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Cocktail Attire. Think “fancy enough to impress Grandma, comfortable enough to dance like no one’s watching.” For the gents, suits or blazers with dress shoes (bonus points if your socks have personality). For the ladies, dresses, jumpsuits, or separates that say “wedding guest” and not “yoga class.” Basically, dress like you’re headed to the nicest dinner of your life, but one where dessert is served on the dance floor. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside, and Central Oregon weather can’t always make up its mind—so bring a layer just in case Mother Nature decides to RSVP with a breeze.

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Can I bring my camera? Or livestream for my followers?

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Unplugged Ceremony: We love you, but we don’t love the idea of seeing you through a sea of phone screens. We’ve got a great photographer who will capture all the moments (and make you look fabulous), so you can sit back, relax, and soak it all in. Think of it as a rare chance to disconnect, be fully present… and avoid accidentally live-streaming our vows.

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What type of dog will Emily and Nathan buy?

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The million dollar question. Well, Emily dreams of a fluffy, Instagram-ready golden doodle, while Nathan’s main requirement is “big enough that an eagle can’t carry it off.” Odds are they’ll end up with a dog that looks like it belongs in a rom-com but has the survival stats of a small bear.

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So, looks like I might need a rental car, a place to stay... it all seems quite expensive. Anyone willing to share spaces/rides?

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We definitely don't want finances to come in the way of you joining for this celebration. Let us know if you're looking to connect with other guests that might be interested in sharing a condo/house, car, etc. We'd be happy to help you connect.

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My invitation had my name spelled wrong, didn't include my partner/family, etc. What gives?

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Major apologies! We promise we aren't sending passive aggressive messages. Please just let us know so we can make sure to make any necessary corrections early.