FAQs

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Where is the ceremony?

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The ceremony will be held at the venue where the reception is being held; Flowerfield St. James.

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What time should I arrive?

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Hospitality hour starts at 4:00 PM. We ask that guests who will be attending the ceremony arrive at this time to settle in and find their seats. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM.

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What is the dress code?

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Our wedding is black tie options. This means that men have the option of wearing a tuxedo or a suit and tie. Women can either wear a floor-length gown or cocktail dress. Please no summer dresses or casual attire.

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May I arrive with a guest?

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If your invitation says " & guest" or you and your significant other's name, then yes. If the invitation is addressed solely to you than we ask that you please RSVP only for yourself and do not attend with a plus one.

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Are kids welcome?

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While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.

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Are there overnight accommodations?

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Yes, there are discounted room blocks at both the Hyatt Regency and Hilton Garden Inn. Please visit the "Travel' page on the website for more details.

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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Come thirsty and come hungry! Our wedding is an open bar and will start with a cocktail hour where a variety of stations will be set up with food for all to enjoy. Dinner will be a sit-down meal with both meat and fish options as well as a starter. If there are any dietary restrictions just let the server know when they come around and they will accommodate your needs. To top it off, there will cake as well as a venetian hour with a variety of dessert stations.

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Where are you registered?

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We tried to make it convenient for our guests and keep everything in one place! Please visit the "Registry" page of our website and see what we have registered for.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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We ask that guests try and refrain from using their phones during the ceremony so that our photographer can capture the magic without our guests photobombing our special moment. However, once the reception has commenced we would love for you to help us capture the love and use #FateToBeHaight when you post any pictures or videos so we can reminisce with you.

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Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

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Yes, all locations are easily wheelchair accessible and onsite staff will be available for any assistance that may be required.

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When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

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We ask that all guests RSVP by June 1, 2020, the latest. Included in your invitation you will find an RSVP card to fill out and send back in the pre-addressed envelope already stamped and ready to go.

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What should I do if I can’t make it?

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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.

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What are some things to do in the area?

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For guests coming from out of town or not familiar with the area, there are plenty of things to do! There are surrounding golf courses, nature parks, restaurants, and shopping. If visiting NYC is something on your list, it is only a train ride away. Just look up the LIRR schedule from Central Islip to Penn Station.

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Will the ceremony be live streamed?

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Yes. For our guests who are unable to attend but would still like to witness the ceremony we will have a zoom link provided and can be accessed through our wedding website.

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What are the COVID-19 guidelines for attending?

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Testing is no longer required for entry into the venue. Please respect other guests comfort levels and enjoy responsibly. *Please note, as time goes on and we get closer to June these guidelines will continue to change but we will do our best to communicate with all of our guests on what to expect.