FAQs
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Where should I go?
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The ceremony and reception are both being held in The Shelter at Woodridge Baptist Church. Map Location: https://g.co/kgs/amJqHnr The Shelter is most easily accessed from Entrance G off of Willow Terrace Drive. There will be plenty of parking right outside of Entrance G.
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How formal is this event?
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The wedding party (including the bride) will be wearing tea length dresses. Grace would love everyone to wear pretty floral dresses to go with her garden party theme!
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Is the couple registered for gifts?
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Grace and Silvio are registered for a few things, but they will be living with her parents until his green card process is complete. Amazon gift cards will be helpful, and they are also saving for a trip back to the Netherlands to see his family next year. If you’d like to contribute, see the gift registry section of this website.
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Didn’t you leave off the “H” in “Smith”??
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Silvio’s last name is Smit. It is the Dutch equivalent to the American “Smith”, but it is spelled without an “H’ at the end ;)
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What’s with the blue pottery?
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Delfts Blauw (or, Delfts Blue) is famous Dutch pottery that dates back to 17th Century Golden Age of Exploration. https://eenporcelain.com/blogs/about-eenporcelain/the-story-of-chinese-porcelain-netherlands-delfts-blauw Also famous to the Netherlands are the Holland tulips. Although most people believe the tulip is their National flower, it is actually now the Daisy, which was voted on in 2023. To learn more about the history of the Dutch tulips , click here: https://www.1800flowers.com/blog/flower-facts/holland-tulips-history-dutch-trade/ Gracelyn has both Dutch tulips and daisies in her bridal bouquet to honor the heritage of her new husband.