FAQs

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But what will I wear?

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We ask that our guests come dressed to the nines! Dresscode is Black Tie Optional. We ask that men wear a tuxedo or a suit and women wear an evening gown, midi, or knee-length cocktail dress. Ladies, please do not wear white or any predominantly white outfits. Please do not wear jeans, shorts, or sneakers. There is some grass at the reception location so it may be a good idea to wear heels with a thicker heel. Heel protectors will also be available. Don't forget sunglasses! June weather in Utah can be a little unpredictable so we recommend to bring a light jacket just in case.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Our Ceremony at the Cathedral of the Madeleine (1:15pm) is open to all! Only those who were listed on the invitation are formally invited to the cocktail hour and reception. If you are not sure who was listed, when you RSVP and type in your name, you will be able to see if you have a plus one. We appreciate your understanding!

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Can I bring my kids?

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Our Ceremony at the Cathedral of the Madeleine (1:15pm) is open to all! If you would like to bring your little ones, please make sure they are being quiet and respectful during the ceremony as it is a religious celebration. In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of relaxation we have chosen for our cocktail hour and reception to be adult only events.

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Wait, there are TWO ceremonies?

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Technically, yes! It is important to the bride and groom to celebrate both of their cultures on this special day! However, the second ceremony held at 4pm at St. Anna's Greek Orthodox church is optional. We would enjoy to have our loved ones come celebrate with us but we understand if two ceremonies is a lot for you. We will see you at Cocktail Hour at 5pm!

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We request that our guests show up between 1pm and 1:15pm to allow ample time to park, find a seat. greet other guests you may know, and be settled in time for the ceremony.

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What if I am late to the ceremony?

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While we would prefer for all of our guests to arrive early so they can mingle and find a seat, if you do happen to run late you are still welcome to come. We ask that you are quiet and respectful as you enter the ceremony so as not to distract from the celebration.

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Is there parking at the ceremony and reception locations?

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Yes! Being that both venues are churches, there is lots of parking available either at the church or nearby.

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Do I need to be Catholic to attend the Ceremony at the Cathedral of the Madeleine?

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Absolutely not! We want as many of our loved ones there as we can get! You do not have to be Catholic and you do not have to participate in mass in order to witness the ceremony. We do ask that you be respectful and quiet during the ceremony as it is still a religious celebration.

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Where should I sit?

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At the ceremony, please feel free to sit wherever you'd like! We do ask that our guests scoot in to the center of the aisle seats so that we can feel the love we are surrounded by! For the reception, there will be a seating chart displayed so our guests can find their assigned seats.

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How will I get to the reception?

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Salt Lake City does have Uber, Lyft, and Taxi services that our guests can use to travel between venues. If you are planning to rent a car, you may also want to try to use Turo (essentially AirBnB for cars). We also suggest carpooling with any locals who may have extra space in their vehicles. We ask that our guests drink responsibly and account for any transportation they may need at the end of the night since alcoholic beverages will be provided. Should you need to leave your car overnight at St. Anna's Greek Orthodox Church, we have received approval for you to do so!

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What time will the reception end?

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The bride and groom will be making a "faux exit" at around 10pm so the photographer can capture it! However, the plan is to keep the dancing going for as long as possible so if you'd like to stay for the after-party you are more than welcome:)

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What is a "Faux Exit"?

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We would like to celebrate all night long but would also like to get some great photos of our exit for the night with everyone there. For that purpose, at around 10pm the couple will "exit" the reception to formally end the night before transitioning into the After Party. This is a great opportunity for our non Night Owl guests to leave for the night without feeling like they are missing anything.

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I need to leave the reception early, should I say goodbye?

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We fully support Irish goodbyes! The couple will be very busy enjoying their night!

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What if I don’t RSVP?

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Please RSVP no later than May 1st, 2024. If you have not RSVP’d by that date, we will automatically mark you as not attending and we will not have a seat for you at dinner.

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I have a question not listed here, who can I contact?

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Before June 14th, you may contact the Bride. After June 14th, all questions will be directed to the Maid of Honor.