FAQs
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Where is the wedding?
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Our wedding will be held at Birch Hill Estate: 1 Celebration Way | Castleton on Hudson | NY | 12033
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Is there a dress code?
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Yes, there is. Feel free to wear a floor-length dress, a tuxedo, or a suit - whatever you feel best in!
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When should I arrive?
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Please arrive by 4pm as the ceremony will begin at 4:30pm. If you are late, please enter quietly.
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Is there parking available?
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Yes! Birch Hill has a large parking lot, so everyone should be able to find spots available.
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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We do have a shuttle from the Desmond Hotel to Birch Hill. If you do not participate in our block of rooms at the Desmond, you will be responsible for your own transportation to the ceremony. The shuttle will depart from the hotel at 3:15 PM. Please be in the lobby 5-10min beforehand to ensure you don't miss it! The shuttles returning to the hotel at the end of the night will be leaving Birch Hill at 9:15 PM and 10:15 PM.
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Will the ceremony be taking place indoors or outdoors?
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The ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing will all take place indoors. There will be a patio available to our guests just outside of the ballroom for anyone who needs a bit of fresh air!
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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Yes Yes Yes! Please let us know ahead of time if you have allergies or dietary restrictions so that you can enjoy the food! Feel free to include it with your RSVP, text, call, email, or carrier pigeon the information to us!
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Can I take and post photos of the wedding on social media?
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We're hoping for an unplugged ceremony to make sure everyone can be in the moment. If you want to take any other photos throughout the night, please feel free and send them to us via the QR codes on your table! If you do post photos online, please make sure that you have the consent of whomever is in your photo before doing so :)
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Are you registered? Where?
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Yes, we are! You can find our registry list right here on Zola. Once you find the right thing, Zola will direct you to the stores' websites to make the purchase. We also have a house fund, if you'd rather help us buy our first home.
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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?
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Please reach out to us via email at hdcropper@gmail.com & trisha_shaffer@yahoo.com.
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Can I leave my car at the venue overnight?
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Yes!!! We want everyone to get home safely after having a great time. For those who choose to drink, you are more than welcome to leave your car at Birch Hill overnight and make your own arrangements to pick it up on Sunday morning.
