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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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We kindly ask that you arrive between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM as the mass will begin promptly at 1:00 PM.

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How long will the ceremony last?

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The wedding Mass is expected to last approximately 1 hour.

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What should I know about attending a Catholic mass?

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Our wedding ceremony will take place during a traditional Catholic Mass. If you are not Catholic or have never attended a Mass before, please don't worry. The ceremony will include prayers, readings from Scripture, a homily, the exchange of vows, and Holy Communion. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable. During the Mass, guests may be invited to stand, sit, or kneel at various times; feel free to follow along with those around you. Please note that Communion is reserved for practicing Catholics.

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Do I Need to Wear a Head Covering or Follow Any Special Church Dress Requirements?

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No. Guests are not required to wear a veil, head covering, or any other special religious attire to attend our wedding Mass. We simply ask that guests follow our requested dress code of semi-formal black attire. Beyond that, we want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome.

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What Is Communion and Should I Participate?

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During the Catholic Mass, there will be a portion of the ceremony called Holy Communion. At this time, the priest will bless and distribute the Eucharist (consecrated bread and wine). If you are not Catholic, you are welcome to remain seated in the pew. There is no expectation that all guests participate, and many wedding guests choose to remain seated.

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Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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We kindly ask guests to remain present during the ceremony and leave photography to our professional photographer.

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What is the dress code?

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Semi-Formal Attire. We are embracing a timeless black and ivory wedding aesthetic and kindly invite our guests to wear black attire.

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Do I have to wear all black?

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While we kindly request black attire to help create the atmosphere we have envisioned, we understand if you need to work with what you have. Your presence is what matters most to us.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Due to venue capacity, only those specifically listed on the invitation are invited to attend.

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Will there be an open bar?

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HELL YEAH.

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Where should I park?

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The church has a spacious parking lot. The venue will be valet parking.