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What time should guests arrive?What time should guests arrive?

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The museum will open doors for guests 15 minutes before the event begins at 6:00 pm. Timeline 6:00 pm — Ceremony (Membership Garden) 6:30–7:30 pm — Cocktail Hour (Sculpture Garden) 7:30–11:00 pm — Reception (Marly Room)

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What is the dress code?What is the dress code?

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Dress to impress in semi-formal attire — and be ready to dance the night away!

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Are children invited?Are children invited?

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To allow all guests to relax and enjoy the evening, our wedding will be adults-only.

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Can I bring a plus-one?Can I bring a plus-one?

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Please check your wedding invitation for details about bringing a guest. The invitation will clearly indicate whether a plus-one is included for your specific event.

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What’s the venue address and parking situation?What’s the venue address and parking situation?

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Venue: Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg (MFA) Address: 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Parking: Complimentary valet will be provided. Please note: The Tampa Bay Blues Festival next to the venue may cause heavier-than-normal congestion downtown. There will be traffic in Tampa as well! A country concert will be at Benchmark Arena and Tampa Bay Food Festival at Curtis Hixon park.

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Is the ceremony and reception indoors or outdoorsIs the ceremony and reception indoors or outdoors

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Ceremony and cocktail hour will take place in the museum courtyards. The reception will follow indoors. Surfaces: -Ceremony & Cocktail Hour — brick floors -Reception — hardwood floors

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Will the food accommodate dietary restrictions?Will the food accommodate dietary restrictions?

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Yes! Please email us ahead of time with any dietary needs: Primary: gperez@gmail.com CC: kylakross@gmail.com

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What type of food and drinks will be served?What type of food and drinks will be served?

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Food: Buffet-style dinner featuring flank steak or roasted chicken. Open Bar (6:30–10:45 pm): Wines: Hahn Pinot Gris Hahn Cabernet Sparkling: Baron d’Arignac Brut Beer: 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale Stella Artois Michelob Ultra Miller Lite Non-Alcoholic Beer options Spirits: Tito’s Vodka Bombay Gin Bacardi Superior Rum Sauza Blue Silver Blanco Tequila Dewar’s White Label Scotch Jim Beam Bourbon Vermouth & mixers Standard bar — no signature drinks (sorry, espresso martini lovers!) Coffee available upon request.

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Are photos allowed during the ceremony?Are photos allowed during the ceremony?

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Guests are welcome to take photos leading up to the ceremony. We kindly ask everyone to unplug during the ceremony. Flash photography is strictly prohibited while touring the galleries.

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Where can I smoke?Where can I smoke?

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Smoking is prohibited throughout the museum campus, including all indoor and outdoor spaces. Vaping is not allowed in the galleries, Great Hall, or any area containing works of art. Smoking must take place off the property, toward Beach Drive.

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What should I do if I have more questions?What should I do if I have more questions?

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Feel free to reach out! Groom: gperez@gmail.com Bride: kylakross@gmail.com