FAQs

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What is the address of the venue?

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6008 NW Bell Rd, Parkville, MO 64152

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

Parking is located on-site at the Hawthorne House! Both our ceremony and reception will be held at Hawthorne House. As you pull into the entrance of the venue, you will see a parking lot next to the the on-site chapel, please continue driving up the hill past the chapel where you will see parking next to the entrance of Hawthorne House. If you park in the parking lot next to the chapel, you will have to take the bridge which will lead you to the ceremony and reception space. Additional parking is located at the rear of the building as well. If you need to leave your vehicle at Hawthorne House overnight, you are more than welcome to!

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Will the ceremony and the reception be outdoors or indoors?

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Our ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outdoors and our reception will be held indoors!

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What Time Should I Arrive?

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The Ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 pm. Please arrive onsite no later than 4:30 so you can be seated before the ceremony begins.

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When Should I RSVP By?

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Kindly RSVP by May 13, 2025. Unfortunately, we will be unable to accommodate responses received after this date due to needing final totals for our vendors. Thank you for understanding! If you have issues with RSVPing, please contact Kendall or Josh; they will be happy to help!

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Is There a Dress Code for the Wedding?

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Yes, please use this as an opportunity to dress up for the night! The dress code will be cocktail attire.

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What Does "Cocktail Attire" mean?

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We suggest men wear a suit or dress shirt with a tie and women wear a midi- or knee-length dress or dressy separates. Ladies, please avoid wearing colors like white and ivory. We would also like to inform our guests that our ceremony will be held outside and to please keep in mind when choosing shoes. No jeans or tennis shoes, please! If you have questions about attire, please reach out to Kendall!

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Will There be Kids Allowed?

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We have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adult-only event. With the exception of a few immediate family members. We hope you can understand and enjoy a fun date night with us!

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Can I Bring a Guest/Date?

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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate guests who are invited through our formal invitations. If you receive a plus one, they will appear with your name when you go to RSVP. We appreciate your understanding! If you have further questions about this, please reach out to Kendall or Josh.

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Will there be an Open Bar?

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Yes! We will be providing an open bar! If you are feeling generous and want to tip the bartenders, we will have a tip jar set out! No outside alcohol is allowed on-site, and no shots will be given at the bar.

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Can We Take Pictures During the Ceremony?

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We ask that guests do not take pictures or videos during the ceremony. We have hired a great photographer to capture all of the moments of our ceremony. After we say "I Do", please feel free to take all of the pictures and videos you want!