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January 10, 2026
Lake Wales, FL

Going to the chapel..

FAQs

The Wedding Website of McKenzie Talavera and Garrett Brown
Please read thoroughly and refer back to this page as our day gets closer -it will be updated with more information as needed.
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When should I RSVP?

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RSVP’s are due by December 1st 2025 to ensure we make our deadlines with vendors and caters. Any unanswered RSVP’s as of December 2nd will be marked “NO”. If you already know that you will not be able to attend – we certainly will miss you, but we request that you please reach out to one of us and let us know so we can adjust our guest list, as well as ensure that you don’t receive all the “annoying” reminders & updates to come.

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Is there a dress code?

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We request that you follow a Western formal attire dress code. Jeans for men are welcome. NO holes. Please refrain from wearing shorts, ivory, white and black dresses. We can't wait to see you all dressed up and lookin' good!

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What time does the ceremony begin & What time should I arrive?

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Our ceremony will begin promptly at 4pm- Please arrive and be seated NO LATER than 3:45pm, there will be no entries allowed after that time to ensure the day runs on a smooth and timely schedule!

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Are kids welcome?

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We love your little ones, we really do! However, we would like our special day to be an adult-only occasion with the exception to a few immediate family members & those in our bridal party. We encourage you all to use this opportunity to enjoy a night away. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day! There will be an open bar and explicit music following dinner. Please reach out with any questions.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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We have linked a few hotels within an hour of the venue on our “Travel” page, please refer there & if you have further questions please reach out to McKenzie or Garrett.

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Can I bring a date?

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Only those listed on your RSVP page will be eligible to attend. If this is a problem please reach out to Garrett or McKenzie and we can discuss solutions.

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Are you registered? Where?

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We are beyond blessed to already have everything we need. If you would like to give a gift we ask that you consider contributing towards the honeymoon of our dreams. Under the registry tab you will find an option to donate to our honeymoon fund and activities we wish to participate in while honeymooning together. We have also set up a honeymoon Cashapp. $brownwedding2026

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Is the venue indoor or outdoor?

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Both! Our ceremony will take place outside but our reception will be inside, with a fire pit and yard games outside.