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What is the dress code?What is the dress code?

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Dress to impress! We're requesting formal or cocktail attire — suits, gowns, cocktail dresses, and dressy separates are all welcome. Leave the jeans at home and come ready to celebrate in style. Sweetwater Branch Inn is a charming historic bed & breakfast in Gainesville, Florida, featuring lush tropical gardens, brick pathways, and elegant Victorian architecture. The ceremony and reception will take place among the inn's beautifully landscaped outdoor grounds. The garden is easy to navigate — just make sure to bring your dancing shoes!

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, ample parking is available at the botanical gardens, including designated handicap spaces for guests with accessibility needs.

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Can I bring a plus-one?Can I bring a plus-one?

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Your invitation will indicate whether your seat includes a guest. Due to limited space, we can accommodate only those listed on the invitation.

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Can I take photos?Can I take photos?

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We'd love for you to be present in the moment during the ceremony — so we're asking guests to keep phones away and let our photographer work their magic. After the ceremony, snap away!

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Will there be food and drinks?Will there be food and drinks?

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Absolutely — we wouldn't have it any other way! Dinner and drinks will be served throughout the evening. Please make sure to fill out your RSVP with any dietary restrictions so we can make sure everyone is taken care of.

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Are children welcome?Are children welcome?

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We love the little ones in our lives, and select children have been included on their family's invitation. If your invitation includes your children by name, we'd love to have them there. We appreciate your understanding!