FAQs

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What's up with the recipe cards?

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Recipe cards were sent out with the invites. We are asking for everyone to write their favorite dinner, drink, dessert, snack, sauce, etc. recipe and bring them in for our wedding. This way we can think of you and reread your well wishes whenever we make your meal. This can be used in place of a card as there is space on the back at the bottom for wedding notes/ well wishes. If you would like to bring a card still, please feel free to do so, we will have a card box as well. You can put the recipe card in the card or leave it separate to add to the recipe box directly, either is ok (so no worries if you already licked the envelope). Lost your card (or want to share more than one recipe)? Spares will be available at the wedding, just don't forget your recipe to copy down. Don't have a family recipe or don't want to share? Pick your favorite meal or steal one from a parent or friend.

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When should I RSVP by?

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September 15th, 2026. A Pre-Stamped Postcard came with the invitations, please check the circle and pop it into the mailbox or RSVP online with the Google Form below about a lost postcard.

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What's the best way to RSVP?

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A pre-posted postcard was sent with the wedding invites to make this easier. If you lost your card, the option to RSVP online is listed in another FAQ about the lost card.

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Do you have a digital RSVP link, I lost my postcard?

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We do have an emergency Google Form Link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3pFokaHwXcfavIfR7CpDBJacL35f9aMBE2OdbIyvQiZabgw/viewform

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

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Yes, please note it in the RSVP card or contact JamesAndLaurenWed@gmail.com to make sure we can accommodate your request.

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What is the dress code?

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The dress code is dressy casual/ semi-formal. Still sounds a bit confusing, that's ok think Sunday church wear. This means slacks and a button down/ collared shirt for the men (suit jacket and tie optional) and nice dress/ sundress or blouse and skirt or dressy slacks/ pants combo for the ladies. Please avoid things like jeans, t-shirts, flip-flops and sneakers. Our wedding colors are olive and burnt orange so feel free to wear earthy autumn colors if you want to match the theme, but your presence is all that’s important to us.

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Can I bring a date?

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Your allotted number of seats was noted on the RSVP, please contact the couple if you cannot recall. Most single individuals were given a plus one so they didn’t feel alone. :)

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please arrive by 2:30 pm to make sure you have plenty of time to get to the ceremony space before it’s commencement at 3 pm.

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Are kids welcome?

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Kids, if invited, were noted by the number of seats on the RSVP card. The couple tried to limit it to children over 13. Please contact the couple if you’re unsure.

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Will the events take place outdoors? What's the weather?

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The ceremony will be held outdoors, and the reception and dinner will be held in a covered indoor air-conditioned space. In mid-October, the high is 84 degrees and the low is 62 degrees. It can get a tiny bit windy which can make it feel a bit cooler/ chilly especially after the sun goes down. The sun will go down about an hour or two before the end of the reception when we will be all sweaty from dancing (so this may be more of a relief) but please consider this, if you may want a shawl or jacket.

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What food and drinks will be available?

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We will be serving light appetizers during cocktail hour followed by a plated dinner and dessert bar.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Beer and wine will be served along with a his/her signature cocktails.

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Can I take pictures during the ceremony to post on social media?

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The couple is having an unplugged ceremony. They would love to have you in the moment while they tie the knot. An announced moment will be given during the ceremony to snap a few pictures, but after this, the couple asks the phones and cameras stay away for the ceremony and let their photographers handle it. All photos will be shared online at.... Please share any photos taken at.... Take as many photos during any other parts of the wedding as you wish.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, parking is in the field across from the reception space. There will be staff to assist/ guide parking. There is a small unloading zone near the door, if needed.

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What's the wedding-day timeline look like?

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The ceremony will start at 3 pm. From there, cocktail hour with light appetizers will begin. The couple will return from pictures at - and food service will begin at - pm. Cake cutting will be at - with a few planned dances to follow. Open dancing and the dessert bar will open at -. Bouquet toss will be at - and a firework/sparkler send of at 9 pm.

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

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No other events outside the wedding are being hosted by the couple/ families. Reach out to your family to catch dinner together if you'd like to capitalize on this time together.

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When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?

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The reception will end at 8 pm so no need to worry about being up late with the kiddos. There will be no official after-party, but feel free to make any arrangements to continue the fun.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes, We have booked a hotel block at https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&regionCode=1&localeCode=en&checkInMonthYear=092026&checkInDate=16&checkOutDate=18&checkOutMonthYear=092026&hotelCode=PFLRS&GPC=SWG&numberOfAdults=1&numberOfRooms=1&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00 (mention the Sonnier Wedding while booking).

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

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TBD

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I'm visiting from out of town. What can I do while I'm in Palatka?

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There is a wedding tab specifically dedicated to this question because there was too many to fit in this little box. We are right by the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental US- St. Augustine, Florida. Both St. Augustine and Palatka have many things to see and do while you're here.

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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 bring a gift to our wedding, there will be a gift table and card box for your convenience. If you do not wish to bring a gift to the wedding (because of travel or space) but still wish to give something, please feel free to peruse our registry or honeymoon wish list.

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Are you registered? Where?

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TBD We are registered right here on this Zola Website. There’s a registry tab that can take you to any of our registry’s including any others.

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How will you communicate any updated information and/or changes before the wedding?

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Should we need to, we will send both texts and emails about any changes. They also will be posted on this website. If you have any questions, please reach out at JamesAndLaurenWed@gmail.com.

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What's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions?

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Please feel free to email us at JamesAndLaurenWed@gmail.com or text us. If you do not have our number, email us with your number and questions and we will text you back with answers or we can set up a Zoom/ call, if an email won't suffice. If you really wanted to, you could snail mail us a letter using the return address on the invites, but email is preferred.