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When I looked at the site earlier, it mentioned a ceremony. What happened to that part?

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We decided to change our celebration to a reception-only for a couple of reasons! We have been legally married since December 3, 2024, and were struggling to find aspects of a wedding ceremony that felt authentic to us. We plan to incorporate speeches and a reading into the group celebration.

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Are you taking any Covid precautions?

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We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable during our celebration, so we ask that all guests take a rapid test before coming, and stay home if you’re not feeling well. We also request that folks flying in wear a mask during travel. Thank you in advance for honoring our safety boundaries, and we can’t wait to celebrate together!

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What are my options for lodging? Are you doing a hotel block?

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We are not planning to do a hotel block since there are so many hotels and rental properties available in the Twin Cities. There are many chain hotels, Air Bnbs, and VRBO rentals available. We live in Minneapolis, but if you’d like to stay in a quieter part of town, we’d recommend looking at accommodations in suburbs like Eagan, St. Louis Park, Edina, and Bloomington.

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What’s the dress code?

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Comfy and cute! We want you to feel relaxed and comfortable. Our venue is a nature center, so it’s fairly casual. A sundress or a polo and shorts would be perfect.

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What is parking like at the venue?

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The parking lot at the nature center is free, and available on a first come, first served basis. You’re welcome to park in the lot if available, or on either side of Franklin Avenue.

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What’s accessibility like at the venue?

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The nature center was built in 2020, so it’s pretty modern and accessible! There is a ramp from the parking lot to the main entrance, and handicapped buttons to open the doors. Our reception will be in a single-story, air conditioned space. The grounds around the reception have some sections that are paved, and other spots with dirt and gravel paths.

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How kid-friendly is the venue?

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Really kid-friendly! There is a playground to the left of the main building entrance with lots of cool features (we tested them out!) There are also exhibits in the nature center lobby, including some live local animals! The nature center will be open to the public on the day of our ceremony, so kids can explore during down time.

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What kind of dietary restrictions can be accommodated?

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Our brunch menu is vegetarian, and contains items made with egg, gluten, and dairy. We will have some plain, kid-friendly foods, including fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bread, and jam. If you require specific allergy accommodations, please let us know in your RSVP.

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Are you serving alcohol?

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Since it’s a brunch wedding and we’re not big drinkers, there is no alcohol available at the wedding.