FAQs
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When should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP by May 15th in order to allow the bride and groom ample time to coordinate cuisine, beverages, and seating with their wedding vendors!
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What should I wear?
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It's not every day that we get to celebrate in a Gilded Age mansion in Newport - we invite you to use this as an excuse to dress to the nines! Our wedding attire is black-tie optional - tuxedos or suits are recommended for men, and formal, floor-length dresses are recommended for women! Think summery, coastal hues - blues, greens, yellows, pinks, and muted florals. *Please note: bridesmaids will be wearing light blue!
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Can I bring a plus one?
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As much as we would love to include everybody, we are only able to accommodate guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you have received a plus one, they will appear both on your invitation and under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding!
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Can I bring my child (or children)?
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Yes! If you have a child or children, they will be featured on your mailed invitation and online RSVP. If you plan to bring your child, please RSVP for them online. We will have a private "kids area" set up in a room in Ochre Court that is equipped with a TV, coloring books, snacks & drinks, a private bathroom, and two to three CPR-certified babysitters personally interviewed and hired by the bride. We hope that this will allow parents to relax and enjoy, while still knowing that their children are safe and entertained just a few steps away from the reception ballroom! If you would prefer to find an outside babysitter for you and your spouse to have a date night, Emma will be happy to provide a list of recommended babysitters in Newport. If you have any questions about your child's attendance or the kids room, please reach out to Emma.
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What time should I arrive?
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Given that our ceremony begins promptly at 4:00pm, please arrive to Our Lady of Mercy Chapel no later than 3:45pm to ensure that you will be seated and comfortable before the festivities begin.
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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?
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We have opted for a hybrid design to allow guests to enjoy all of the beauty Ochre Court has to offer - our cocktail hour will be hosted outdoors on the Ochre Court lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, while our reception will take place indoors. You are always welcome to step outside to enjoy the sweeping ocean views!
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If I am staying on the hotel block, will there be transportation to the venue?
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Yes! To ensure that our guests get to and from the venue safely, we will be providing guest shuttles to our wedding ceremony and back to the Holiday Inn Express following the reception. Timing details to come!
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Can I take pictures?
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Yes - if you know anything about Emma, you know she loves pictures! We ask that you please hold off on picture taking until the bride and groom make their way back down the aisle together after the Catholic ceremony concludes. After that, we invite you to capture all of the moments you'd like - we will even share a link that will allow all guests to share their pictures with us!
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Is there parking at the venue?
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Yes! There are multiple large parking lots located on Salve Regina's campus. There are parking lots directly to the left of Ochre Court, directly across from Ochre Court, and across from Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. Please be mindful of any parking lot signage that designates specific areas for Salve Regina Safety and Security.
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What should I do if I can't make it?
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You will be missed! If you cannot attend our wedding, please indicate so on our RSVP tab so we can plan accordingly.