FAQs
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Is the wedding mass going to be live streamed?
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Yes, the cathedral has provided us a link for those who cannot attend in person. Please feel free to copy and paste the link below to your browser to watch our wedding mass ceremony. Thank you! https://boxcast.tv/view/wedding-rivera-avila-o5wialxtjxpmpo5u83kt
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Are kids welcome?
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We love everyone’s kids, but unfortunately we cannot accommodate everyone’s children due to budget restrictions. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.
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Can I bring a plus one?
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We wish everyone can bring a plus one, but it is an extra cost and we can only accommodate a limited amount. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.
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Is there a dress code?
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Yes, semi-formal, cocktail attire is required. For men, you may wear slacks with a button down shirt and a tie, a jacket is not required. For ladies, you may wear a long formal or short cocktail dress, a pantsuit, or dressy separates. Please, no jeans or sneakers.
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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?
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Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the ceremony begins to give yourself enough time to find parking and accommodate yourself to your seats at the church so mass can begin promptly at 2:00 PM.
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When should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP online through our website by Sunday, January 24th, 2021 so we can have a final headcount.
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Where is our wedding registry?
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On our website, under the ‘Registry’ tab, you will find the list. You may purchase the gift straight through the website provided without needing to go to a store. We will also have a gift table at our wedding reception for cards and gifts.
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Are pictures allowed during the ceremony?
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We’ve hired a professional photographer and videographer to capture all the moments of our wedding day. Though we appreciate your excitement, please refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony to not get in the way of our professionals. We promise to share all the pictures with everyone! Thank you for your understanding.
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Where do we park in St. James Cathedral?
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Limited parking is available directly around the Cathedral on N Court Ave. Spaces with a reserved sign or a cross are available for guests and visitors. We encourage guests and visitors to use the Jefferson Street Parking Garage located at: 62 W Jefferson St, Orlando, FL 32801. For all weekend events (Saturday and Sunday), St. James guests and visitors can park in the Jefferson St. Parking Garage for free. When you arrive to the garage on the weekends, take a ticket and enter. When you leave, give the attendant your ticket and explain that you were at St. James Cathedral. You will exit free of charge. On-street metered spaces are abundant around the Cathedral and downtown Orlando. Metered parking is $1 per hour, free from 6 p.m. - 8 a.m., and free on Sundays and city holidays.