FAQs

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Where are the ceremonies and reception taking place?

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The morning Vietnamese tea ceremony will be taking place at the Bride's parents home in Orillia. The Western ceremony and reception will take place at Waterstone Estate and Farms in Newmarket. Please refer to "Venues" section of our website.

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Are the ceremonies indoor or outdoor?

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The tea ceremony will take place indoor and outdoor. The Groom's procession will walk to the Bride's parents house. Friends and family of the groom are welcome to join him in the ceremonial procession to the Bride's parent's home. The ceremonial pouring of tea will take place indoors with lunch seating indoor and outdoors if weather is permitting. The Western ceremony will be held in the Heritage Barn, cocktail hour will take place outdoors if weather is permitting. Dinner and dancing will be held indoors in the Hunt Clubhouse.

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What attire should I wear for the tea ceremony?

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While the Bride, Groom, wedding party and many of the Bride's female family members will be wearing traditional Vietnamese ao dai it is not a requirement. If you would like to embrace Vietnamese culture and wear a traditional ao dai, they can be purchased on Etsy or request more information from the bride on where to purchase one in the GTA. Female guests are encouraged to wear semi-formal attire and male guests are encouraged to wear suits.

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What should I wear to the Western ceremony and reception?

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Formal attire is encouraged for both ceremony and reception. It is a summer August wedding so pastel, bright colors and floral prints are acceptable. Should a female guest choose to wear a dress longer hemlines are encouraged. Male guests are asked to wear suit and tie. Tuxedos are not required.

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What is the timeline for the day?

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Please refer to the "Schedule" section of our wedding website for a detailed timeline. The Vietnamese Tea Ceremony will start at 9:30am at the Bride's parents' home in Orillia. The Western Ceremony will start at 4:00pm in the Heritage Barn of Waterstone Estate.

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Do we have a gift registry?

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Please know that your love and company are the only gifts we would ask for on our special day and gifts are not expected. We will not be registering for a formal registry as we have lived together for 3 years now and have everything we could need. In Vietnamese culture lucky red envelopes with money are given to the couple at the tea ceremony or reception but again are not expected. If you really insist upon getting us something a contribution to our honeymoon fund with cash donations on the wedding day would be greatly appreciated. We would love to plan a trip to Mexico or Hawaii after the wedding.

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Is there parking at the venues?

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There will be limited street parking at the Bride's parent's home in Orillia. Guests may have to park on a close by street and walk to the home. Waterstone Estate will have ample parking for guests. Guests are encouraged to leave their vehicles overnight and shuttle service will be provided back to the Fairfield Inn Hotel.

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Are kids welcome to come?

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We would love to have your kids attend our wedding however Waterstone Estate has limited capacity. Please reach out to the Bride at (306)201-6072 if you would like to bring your children. If we do not have the space to accommodate your children we greatly apologize as priority will be given to immediate family and the wedding party.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! Our wedding will be open bar.

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Is there a hotel block booked for the wedding?

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Yes! We have a hotel block booked for the Fairfield Inn and Suites Newmarket at a discounted rate. Please call to book and ask for the McLellan Pham Wedding.

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What kind of food will be served at the wedding?

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Following the Tea Ceremony there will be a lunch of Vietnamese food served. After the Western Ceremony we'll be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner with a choice of entree. Please let the Bride know if there are any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate.

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Can I bring a guest to the wedding?

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While we would love to invite everyone to our wedding there are capacity limits at our venue. Number of seats reserved in your honor will be indicated on your RSVP card. Thank you for your understanding.