FAQs
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How do we RSVP?
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Once formal invitations are sent, you will be able to RSVP on this website in the "RSVP" section.
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When should I RSVP by?
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September 19th, 2024, four weeks prior to the wedding.
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Will transportation be provided to and from the wedding?
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Yes. Shuttles will serve guests on Emerald Isle staying at the hotels provided or any rentals within 5 miles. We will also have a shuttle to and from downtown Swansboro. After the wedding, guests can take a shuttle directly back to their hotel/rental or a shuttle to the After Party at 34 North. Closer to the date we will provide a finalized schedule of pickup/dropoff times and locations. Stay tuned!
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Can I drive to the wedding venue?
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Absolutely! Guests are welcome to drive themselves to the wedding venue if they choose.
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Is there parking at the wedding venue?
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Yes. The venue offers plenty of parking and security.
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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
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Both, but mostly outside. The ceremony, cocktail hour and dancing will be outside. Dinner will be held inside. The ceremony is in the gardens on grass, so please choose your footwear accordingly.
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What's the weather like this time of year?
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The weather is mild and cool during October. Temperatures average in the mid to low 60s. Max daily temperatures average around 75° F, while mins average around 54° F. Precipitation is low but occasional showers or storms are possible.
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Can I bring a date?
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We are keeping our wedding intimate with close friends and family. Unless specified on the invitation, there are no plus ones.
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Are kids welcome?
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While we love children, the wedding is for adults only. We want the parents to enjoy themselves and have a stress-free evening on our special day.
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Is there an open bar?
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Yes. We know our people!
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Have you reserved blocks of rooms at hotels?
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Yes. See the Travel page for details. There are also discounts available on vacation rentals.
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Is there a dress code for the wedding?
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Yes. The dress code is cocktail attire. For men this means a suit, button down shirt, tie or bowtie, dress pants and shoes. For women, full-length dresses are welcome as well as cocktail dresses, elegant separates and jumpsuits.
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What's the phone/social media etiquette?
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No phones during the ceremony, please. There will be a professional photographer and videographer to capture the evening, so our guests can live in the moment. Please don't announce the wedding or post photos on social media until the bride and groom do!