FAQs

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Do guests have to dress in formal roaring 20s clothing to attend the wedding and reception?

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It’s certainly not a requirement but Marcus and Jasmine want a roaring 20s themed wedding and reception. This is why the venue, The Bank, was chosen. The Bank is an imaginative restoration of soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and a complete 1920s inspired area to celebrate in Gatsby-seque fashion. There will be extra accessories available for you to use and keep if you need them.

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What does roaring 20s formal wear look like?

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A great place to answer that question is www.vintage dancer.com and click on 1920s. It gives the perfect explanation of what to wear. Another useful site is Amazon.com and www.unique vintage.com. You cannot be too fancy! The 1920s went all-out evening entertainment with opulence, decadence and glamour! The dresses were magnificent with fabulous fabric and fringe. Dropped waist and loose-fitting straight cut that is perfect for dancing! Accessories include strings of twisted pearls, bracelets, elbow length gloves, and feather headbands. Men’s standard clothing consisted of top hat, fedoras, tailcoat, pinstriped suits, suspenders, bow ties, black patent leather shoes and spat’s! So come dressed in the 20s and have a marvelous time! We will be taking plenty of pictures!

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What time does the ceremony start?

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We would like everyone in the Courtyard and seated by 4:55 the latest. Traditional seating. Bride’s family on the left and groom’s family will be seated to the right. The ceremony will be begin promptly at 5:00pm. After the ceremony, the couple will be going to take their formal wedding photographs, and we invite our guests to enter The Bank and enjoy light dinner music, non-alcoholic bar drinks, cheese & crackers and popcorn. Feel free to peruse the Bank facilities. Take photos to load to the big screen later in the evening. There are 3 floors and you are more than welcome to look around and see all the beauty this venue has to offer.

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What time is dinner?

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We request everyone be seated for dinner by 6:15pm. Your assigned seating can be found on the Directory located on the first floor. The entrance of the wedding party starts at 6:20pm and the introduction of Marcus and Jasmine as a married couple for the first time! A buffet dinner will be served by our caterers, Mr & Mrs wedding starting at 6:30pm.

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What’s for dinner?

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Sliced beef and gravy, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, breaded oven baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, pasta in sauce, red creamer potato, green beans with baby carrots, chefs salad, relish tray, tomato & cucumber salad, rolls and there will also be a coffee service. Cookies and cupcakes will be served and available throughout the evening.

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What time does dancing start?

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Our dj will be with us and we will start with traditional dances of bride and groom, parents, wedding party and then guests. We will do all the popular wedding dances like the Cupid Shuffle, Cha-cha slide, the Charleston and the Wobble. If you are unfamiliar with any of the dances, we highly encourage you to YouTube the easy moves and join us for the best fun on the dance floor!

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I saw there are only non-alcoholic beverages available. Will there be any alcoholic drinks?

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Shhhhh….. it’s the 1920s and it’s the beginning of Prohibition! So keep in mind the Volstead Act was passed earlier this year, ( January 20, 1920), which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors. We will not have a liquor license on premises. According to Marcus and Jasmine’s wishes, we are asking all guests to refrain from alcohol for the duration of the wedding and reception.