Alex & Ben
FAQs
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When should I RSVP by?
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August 1st!
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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Yes! We will be having shuttles that pick up at our hotel blocks in Providence that will take guests to and from the wedding in Bristol. You do not have to be staying at the hotels to take the shuttle to the venue! Schedule as follows: 4:15pm - The Graduate (Biltmore) & Hilton Providence 4:25pm - Hilton Garden Inn The shuttles will leave the venue at around 10:15/10:30pm!
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Is there a dress code?
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For the wedding - Fun and Fancy, Black tie optional! Think "The Great Gatsby" Glam.
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Where are your favorite restaurants in Providence?
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Federal Hill is the Little Italy of RI, which is half a mile from downtown on Atwells Ave. I highly suggest going out to dinner for their "Al Fresco" dinner at sunset - full of live italian music and outdoor eating! Our favorite spots in Federal Hill: Il Massimo, Zomma Trattorio, and Pane E Vino! Venda Ravioli is the Italian market on Atwells Ave that has amazing sandwiches! Coffee- Dave’s Coffee, Bolt Coffee, Coffee Connection Breakfast- Nicks on Broadway, Knead Donuts, Seven Stars Bakery, Providence Bagel, Rebel Artisan Bagels, Coffee Connection Lunch/Dinner - Il Massimo (Italian), Zooma Tratorio (Italian), Dune Brothers (Seafood shack), Ynoodle Bar (ramen), Xaco Tacos (Mexican), Gracie's (American), Heng Thai. Dessert - Tricycle Ice Cream Sandwiches (Alex's Favorite***), Helado Taiyaki, Del's Lemonade Drinks - Needle and Thread, The Eddy, Tiny Bar, Narragansett Brewery
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Favorites places to eat and things to do in Newport?
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Restaurants Lunch/Dinner - Scales and Shells, Pizza Beach, The Lobster Shack Drinks - Castle Hill - reserve in advance (WELL WORTH IT!!!!) To do Sailing - Multiple sailboats for tour (book in advance!) Shopping - Bowen's Wharf "Hike" the Cliff Walk - A view of all the fancy, wealthy mansions in Newport over looking the water. Tour the Mansions Go to the beach! Ocean Drive Tour
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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See the schedule page for up to date events! Friday night we will be having our rehearsal dinner with our wedding party, Saturday we will be having a welcome party, and Sunday is the wedding.