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What time zone is The Conservatory in?What time zone is The Conservatory in?
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The Conservatory follows Eastern Standard Time.
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What time should I arrive?What time should I arrive?
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The doors to the venue will open at 4:30 (one hour ahead of our ceremony time). We recommend arriving at the venue at least 30 minutes ahead of the ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to find a seat. Please factor in additional travel time, especially if you are traveling from Nashville or Atlanta, as traffic can build up quickly around Chattanooga.
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What time will the ceremony begin?What time will the ceremony begin?
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The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30.
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What is the parking situation?What is the parking situation?
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There is plenty of parking at the venue so please feel free to bring your car. However, there are two hairpin turns on the mountain getting up the the venue, so please drive cautiously.
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Will there be provided transportation?Will there be provided transportation?
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Transportation will be provided from Downtown Chattanooga to The Conservatory, then back to Downtown Chattanooga at the end of the night. Transportation will work on a reservation basis, so please let us know if you will use the provided transportation in your RSVP.
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Why will there be optional transportation?Why will there be optional transportation?
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The venue is on top of a mountain and it can be difficult to get Ubers and Lyfts towards the end of the night. There is plenty of parking at the venue, but we want to ensure all of our guests can enjoy the night without worrying about finding a ride home.
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When/where will the transportation pick me up to ride to the venue?When/where will the transportation pick me up to ride to the venue?
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The charter buses will pick up riders who RSVP'd outside of the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown hotel (2 Carter St., Chattanooga, TN 37402) or the Moxy Chattanooga Downtown hotel (1220 King St., Chattanooga, TN 37403). The time the buses will depart is to be determined.
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Is the ceremony and reception indoors or outdoors?Is the ceremony and reception indoors or outdoors?
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The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors. The reception will be inside the conservatory.
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Is there a dress code?Is there a dress code?
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Formal attire is requested.
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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?Am I allowed to bring a plus one?
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Sadly, due to the capacity of the venue, we are unable to accommodate plus ones unless specifically indicated on your invitation.
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Can I bring my children?Can I bring my children?
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We appreciate your understanding as we have opted for an adults-only celebration. While we adore your little ones, we have made this decision to ensure that everyone can enjoy the evening to the fullest. We hope you can arrange childcare and treat the evening as a date night! Your presence means the world to us, and we look forward to celebrating our wedding with you!
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Could you suggest places to eat, drink and see while I'm in town for your wedding?Could you suggest places to eat, drink and see while I'm in town for your wedding?
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Check out the "Things to Do" section of our website to see some great spots to eat, drink and explore in the city.
