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May 16, 2026
Bellbrook, OH

Brooke & Jim

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Where is the venue?

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The venue is Candlebrook Farms at 3269 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all take place at the same location. There is plenty of parking (although it's gravel) and is handicap accessible.

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Who will be at the celebration?

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If you know us, you know we have very large families and a diverse group of friends. We were raised to be inclusive and loving of everyone and have carried that with us into every facet of our lives. We ask that you respect every guest at the wedding, despite having differing world views, nationalities, skin color, orientations, and religions. Our hope is that you meet someone new and make a lasting connection on our special day!

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Do I get a plus one?

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We ask for grace for a no answer to this question. Our venue has a specific guest capacity and with our large families and our close friends on our list, we have to request only those who received and are named on the invitation attend the celebration. We look forward to spending the day with you!

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Are kids welcome?

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Our venue has a specific guest capacity and although we love your kiddos, this will be an adults-only celebration with only the bride's immediate family children attending.

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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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Help us get the party started as scheduled! We recommend that you arrive 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony to make sure everyone is seated on time.

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Is your ceremony unplugged?

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We kindly ask our guests to be present with us during the ceremony by eliminating the use of phones and cameras. The experience of our celebration is best seen without the filter of a screen. This will also allow our professional and experienced photographer, Charley, capture all those beautiful shots with your smiling faces without distractions. This is also a contractual obligation so please keep all electronic devices in your purse or pocket, turn off the ringer, or turn it off completely. Thank you for understanding and helping us create an unforgettable experience! The rest of the evening, snap away and make sure to add your photos to our shared album with the QR code available at your table.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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We will be taking photos with immediate family and the wedding party. Guests are asked to head to the cocktail hour on the back porch of the venue building for drinks, a special appetizer, and of course music!

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Will there be an open bar?

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We will have a selection of bottled beer, wine, a signature bourbon cocktail, and a signature rum cocktail. All free for your enjoyment.

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What do I wear?

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We are both casual and our venue and celebration reflects our laid back lifestyle. Please wear something comfortable as the ceremony will be outdoors (rain or shine), perhaps in the blue and yellow scheme wedding colors. We do ask for no jeans, tshirts, or white outfits; think sun dresses/jumpsuits/blouse and trousers and khakis/dress pants and collared shirts.

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What if it rains?

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There is a covered pavilion for the ceremony onsite in case of rain, but be sure to bring an umbrella to get from the parking lot to the pavilion. The cocktail hour has a covered porch and the reception is inside, so not to worry about being in the rain for too long. We’re making sure to order good weather for the day though!

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