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October 22, 2022
Boston, MA

Helen & Daniel

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The Wedding Website of Helen Brechlin and Daniel Smith
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When should I RSVP by?

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9/21/22 The earlier the better (:

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes! Please see our "travel" page for the hotels with our room blocks.

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Are kids welcome?

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To give all our guests the opportunity to celebrate without having to worry about little eyes and ears, we politely request no children and appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time to leave the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Please see our registry page!

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What should I wear?

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Black-tie optional - we encourage you to wear your best!

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes! Please share your dietary restriction with your RSVP.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony is at 4:30pm, and though timeliness isn't Helen's strong suite, Dan is prompt! The Lincoln Ballroom will open at 4pm for guests to enter & be seated.

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Where do I park???

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Both the Langham and Hilton hotels offer valet parking. Nearby Parking Garages: Garage at One Post Office Square Zero Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109 Weekend Daily Ticket Special Enter Friday at 4:00 PM or later and stay through Monday until 8:00 AM for just $27.00. NOTE: Day rate of $40.00 would apply for Monday if you exit after 8:00 AM totaling $67.00. The weekend special rate of $27.00 does not apply to customers that enter before 4:00 PM on Friday and/or leave after 8:00 AM on Monday. https://www.posquare.com/ 225 Franklin Street Garage GPS Address to Garage Entrance: 84-102 Pearl St Boston, MA 02110 http://www.225franklingarage.com/

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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The ceremony and reception will take place at The Langham Hotel. If staying at Hilton Boston Downtown, the Langham Hotel is a 3 minute walk down Franklin St.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony and reception will be indoors at the Langham Hotel.

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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The ceremony and reception will take place at the Langham Hotel.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the bridal party will be taking pictures nearby for about an hour. Guests can head straight to The Promenade for cocktail hour!

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How do I get to the venue?

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Coming from I-90 West: • Take exit on right toward South Boston • Keep right to continue on Exit 135, follow signs for South Boston • Turn left onto Congress Street • Turn right onto Sleeper Street • Turn left onto Seaport Blvd • Continue onto Oliver Street • Turn left onto Franklin Street • The hotel is on your right Coming from I-90 East: • Take exit on the left toward South Station • Merge onto Atlantic Avenue • Turn left onto Oliver Street • Turn left onto Franklin Street • The hotel is on the right Coming from the south on I93 North: • Take exit 16B on the right • Keep left to turn onto Surface Road • Take a right hand turn onto Oliver Street • Take a left hand turn onto Franklin Street • Hotel is located on the right side of the street Coming from the north on I93 South: • Take exit 16B onto Purchase Street and keep right • Take a right hand turn onto Oliver Street • Take a left hand turn onto Franklin Street • Hotel is located on the right side of the street

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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?

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Yes

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What will the weather be like?

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Beautiful Boston runs slightly cold at the end of October. While we will be inside for all of the ceremony and reception, the temperature averages 55 degrees.

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What type of food and drink will be served during the cocktail hour and reception?

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We'll be serving light passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, followed by a three-course plated dinner and dessert.

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What's the best way to RSVP?

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Please return your RSVP with your invitation.

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Can I bring my gift to the wedding?

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Your presence is present enough, but should you wish to bring a gift to our wedding, there will be a gift table for your convenience.

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How many guests will be attending?

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We are anticipating 100 guests, including you!

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! Let's celebrate!

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