FAQs

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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We completely understand that some of you may not be able to confirm your attendance until closer to the date, particularly those who are traveling. However, we will require your RSVP no later then May 1st 2023 in order to confirm numbers with our vendors.

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What is the best way to RSVP?

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Utilizing this website will be the quickest and simplest way to RSVP. You can also send us your filled out RSVP card enclosed with your invitation.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Yes. If you are planning to bring a plus one, please indicate that on your RSVP card so that we can ensure accurate numbers.

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What hotels do you recommend?

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We have opted not to go with a hotel block as we want to give everybody the flexibility on hotel options that best fit their respective budgets. Under the travel tab on our website, we have listed a few hotel suggestions in the Longmont/Boulder area. These options are close to the venue and get good reviews.

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Could you suggest some places to eat, drink and see while I am in town for your wedding?

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The Denver/Boulder metro area is full of sights, sounds, and culinary delights! We have added a "Things to Do" tab on our website with some sight and restaurant suggestions!

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What will the weather be like?

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For the most part, Colorado experiences very warm and sunny weather during the summer months. Colorado weather can also be very unpredictable and can change by the minute. We suggest that you bring light rain gear should there be any late day thunderstorms. We do have an indoor back up plan for the ceremony in the event of inclement weather.

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Is there a dress code?

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Semiformal (Cocktail) will be the dress code for the evenings festivities.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Yes! We are using Zola as our registry. This is a central place where we can list gift options from multiple retailers without having to register at multiple places. Zola partners with many different retailers that have special discounts on certain items, should you decide to purchase through them. The registry will be on our website and you will be able to browse through the various items we have on our wish list. To get to our registry, go to our website and select the registry tab at the top of the page.

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Can I bring my gift to the wedding?

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Your presence is gift enough, but should you wish to bless us with a gift, we prefer that you ship it to our home as this will make it easier for us logistically. We will have a gift table at the venue should you bring one in person.

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Can I ship my gift? If so, where should we ship the gift?

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If you opt to ship wedding gifts directly to us, you can send them to the return address listed on your invitation.

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How will changes be communicated before the big day?

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Rest assured we will keep everybody in the loop regarding any important changes via our website and with an email alert. In the unfortunate event that we have to cancel or postpone our special day, we will reach out to all of our guests and communicate any alternate plans.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin at 4pm. Guests should aim to arrive at Shupe Homestead at around 3:30 pm so that they may find their seats and get situated.

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What is the easiest way to get to and from your wedding venue?

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The venue is in the remote part of Longmont, with minimal public transportation or rideshare options. Therefore, we recommend you get a rental car for the weekend's events or carpool with other family and friends!

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, the venue has parking, however there are a limited amount of parking spaces. We highly recommend that you carpool if your able to.

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Will you be live streaming your wedding?

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Yes! For those unable to attend our ceremony in person, we will have a virtual Zoom event that you can access on our website. To get to the event, go to the schedule tab on our website and select "Go to Virtual Event"!

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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We love photos! We do ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony, we’d like that time to be unplugged. For the rest of the wedding, we encourage guests to post pictures using our wedding hashtag #hollisplusharris so we can see them, too!”

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

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Bring your appetites, because you'll be in for many culinary delights! We'll be serving some light hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, after the ceremony. This will be followed by a delicious dinner featuring a plated salad along with a chicken, lamb, and vegetarian entrée option. Of course, we can't forget about the dessert! We will also be featuring an open bar consisting of a variety of beers, wines, and champaign. For a certain reasons, we have opted to not serve any hard liquor during the event.

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I have a food allergy. Can I make a special request?

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Yes! When you RSVP for the wedding, please indicate any food allergies or special requests under the comment section on the RSVP card enclosed with your invitation. If you RSVP via the website, you can also put your special requests there as well. You can contact us directly if needed and we will do our best to accommodate any unique dietary restrictions.

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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The festivities will wrap up at around 10 pm. We don't have any after-party slated beyond that.

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What COVID-19 safety measures will be taken during the event?

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We are implementing the following measures to ensure that this event remains a healthy and fun event for all attendees. We will ensure the facility has adequate places to wash and sanitize your hands. The ceremony will be held in a outdoor garden, where maximum ventilation will be ensured. Lastly, all wait and bar staff will adhere to any current state and county public health requirements during the event.

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Do we need to wear a mask?

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We are not requiring masks at our ceremony or reception. While it’s not a requirement to wear a mask, we completely understand and respect any guests who choose to wear a mask during the event. You can bring your own mask if you choose.

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Will COVID-19 vaccination be required to attend the event?

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No, we adamantly believe it’s not our place to discriminate against or exclude any of our family and friends from the wedding based off their personal health decisions. If however you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or start to feel sick on the day of the event, we kindly ask that you join us in spirit by tuning into the live stream broadcast of the ceremony. There will be a place on our website to access the virtual event