FAQs
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Two Locations?
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Because the ceremony will be a small, intimate affair it will be at a separate location than the wedding reception that will more easily accommodate all guests. . . with heat and electricity!
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Small Ceremony? / I am only invited to the reception?
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The couple are having a very small ceremony outside in the woods without children. We look forward to celebrating with everyone at our reception. Who wants to have to sit quietly while listening to someone talk before seeing two people kiss anyways? The reception will be where they will have their first dance, photos with guests, non-traditional "toss", wedding favors, food, music, and dancing.
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What about the weather? Is there a backup plan?
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Rain, sleet, snow, or hail we will... oh wait... BE GETTING MARRIED. Our Ceremony will be located OUTSIDE, regardless of weather conditions. We understand that as a guest you would love to see it but unwilling to sit out in the rain or snow. However, the our decision is unchanging. We will be happy to see you at our Reception that is located within a building following the outdoor ceremony.
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Why a Child Free & Unplugged Ceremony?
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We want the ceremony to be a disruption and distraction free event focusing on why we are gathered, to unite William "Ty" McIntosh & Samantha Jo Hardy in marriage. We have sought a wonderful photographer, Haley Pettit Photography, to capture this moment. We want to see your face, not your phone!! We have acquired childcare for ceremony guests with children (anyone under the age of 18) to be able to drop them off prior to going to the ceremony location in the woods without needing to find a sitter. RSVP for childcare is REQUIRED by October 15th or ceremony guests will need to acquire their on childcare. After completion of the ceremony, guests are to pick up their children from our provided childcare. Formal invitations with RSVP will include number of children needing to be watched to ensure we have adequate childcare. If you do not return the RSVP with the provided information, you will need to seek your own childcare during the ceremony because they will not be allowed at its location. Children are welcome to our reception. However, parental discretion is advised due to fire, glass, alcohol, and obscene music.
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Who is handling the photos since unplugged?
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For the ceremony & reception we are supporting local with Haley Pettit Photography. She also did our wonderful Engagement Photos. Several of which are located on our Gallery page. Intetested in her work? Check out her website at: https://haleypettitphotography.mypixieset.com/
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What food will be served?
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Baked Potato Bar provided by Scooter's Family BBQ located in Austin, IN A large baked potato with the optional toppings of: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, nacho cheese, bacon bits, chives, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, broccoli, and pulled pork Soups & Salad & Bread A small variety of soups along with salad and slices of bread Smores Bar Marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and cookies ready to be prepared by the fire
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+1 to the invite?
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Unless otherwise stated on the invitation, a "plus one" or other guests in addition to those addressed on the invitation are not invited to the ceremony or reception. Please respect this decision to ensure there is ample seating and food for our invited guests.
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Dresscode?
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"Something you always wanted to wear again, but never the reason." or "Something you always wanted to wear, but never the occasion." Most of us have an outfit in our closets or in our mind that we would love to wear (or wear again!) but never find "just the right time/place" to do so. . . Now you do! This is the opportunity to wear your "this is a one time outfit" again such as an old wedding dress or prom attire! It does not need to be black tie formal; we would love to see your Renaissance Festival dream looks. Cosplay is also welcome, BUT NO HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. It may be a "dressup party" but not a Costume Party! What's the difference? Dressup & Cosplay is quality garments that are as good (if not better) than average wear. Costumes are "costume quality" made of cheap materials and rough finishes. So feel free to show up in a bright yellow zoot suit to channel your inner Jim Carrey!
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Why a Friday?
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Selecting a date can be difficult. Multiple factors came into play when selecting our date which included numbers that pair well (11+14=25), weather history (original plan was outside ceremony AND reception), and the fall season not too close to Halloween given our dress code. We understand that a Friday can be more difficult to work into a busy schedule. To help alleviate that, our reception is scheduled to start at 7pm. This helps allow guests to hopefully still attend even if they are unable to take off work or leave early for the day.
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What if I don't want to dress up?
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Our dress code is not exclusively a black tie style clothing despite listing guests being strongly encouraged to wear old wedding dresses and prom attire. It can be anything you'd always wanted to wear, excluding Halloween Coustumes.
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What if what I want to wear is... elaborate?
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Waltz in with a full ballgown and mask ready for a masquerade if you want! This is encourged! We want to have fun dressing up with everyone! We plan on having small dressing rooms prepared to assist if you would like to get dressed on site or freshup the look throughout the night.
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The invitation said I could RSVP online?
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The portion of the website opened Oct 1st for persons to RSVP!