FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

Answer

Please RSVP by September 21, 2023. It is important to RSVP in a timely manner as we will need to submit your name to the Naval base for you to be allowed access onto it for the reception. If you RSVP yes to the reception, we will reach out to you for your full legal name as it appears on your government issued ID since that is what the base will use to determine admittance.

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How do I get on the military base for the reception?

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All guests must enter the base through gate 3A which is right off I-564. Two weeks in advance we will submit the full legal names of all our guests to the base and they will admit guests based off the list provided. Guests ages eighteen years or older will be required to show a valid government issued ID. Please note: vehicles with expired tags or state registration may not be allowed on the military base.

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Where should I park?

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Both the church and venue have free parking lots. If you are staying at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, temporary unloading parking is available at the front of the hotel and long-term parking is available nearby in Dominion Tower Parking Garage. There is a fee of $16 for overnight parking in the garage. $25 overnight parking that includes in and out privileges in the garage or $35 overnight valet parking in the lot right next to the hotel can also be coordinated directly through the hotel.

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When should I book reservations at the hotel by?

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The deadline to book reservations with the special rate at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel is September 19, 2023.

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What if the room I need is not in the hotel room block?

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If the available rooms do not meet your needs, please still book a room out of those available and contact Stephanie's mother, Heidi, and she will request a change to the desired room. See the final FAQ for Heidi's contact information.

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Can I bring a date?

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Your invitation will let you know how many guests we have reserved for you.

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Can I take pictures during the wedding?

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We will have a professional photographer taking pictures during the Nuptial Mass, so we kindly ask you to refrain from taking pictures inside the church. You are more than welcome to take pictures at any other time.

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What if I have a dietary restriction?

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All food served at the reception will be nut free with gluten free options available for dessert and at the buffet. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate them.

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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All guests are welcome to a gift opening hosted by Stephanie's grandparents the following day, Sunday, October 22nd. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie or Stephanie's mother, Heidi, for further details.

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Whom should I reach out to with questions?

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You can contact Stephanie, Stephanie's mother, Heidi, or Henry with any questions. Stephanie's number: 540-850-2705 Heidi's number: 540-850-1267 Henry's number: 703-371-1788

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What are available Mass times in the area on Sunday?

Answer

St. Benedict's Parish where the Nuptial Mass is taking place has 7AM, 8:30AM and 1:30PM Low Masses, and a 11AM Sung Mass on Sundays.