Q + A

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RSVP

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Please RSVP via Zola website by 7/20/2026. Please include any dietary restrictions.

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Dress Code

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Cocktail attire is preferred! Wedding party will be in burgundy and grey. Gentlemen, this could mean a suit, or a dress shirt and trousers. Ladies, a cocktail dress, a dressy jumpsuit, or elegant separates are all perfect. We want you to be comfortable and feel great! Wedding is all outside, please see Event Information below for more details.

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Are Children Allowed?

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While we love your little ones, we kindly request an adults-only (13+) celebration. We hope this gives everyone a chance to relax, let loose, and fully enjoy the evening with us. Thank you for understanding!

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What About Plus Ones?

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We’d love to keep our celebration intimate, so we’re only able to include the guests named on your invitation. Please reach out to us if something changes or there are any concerns.

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Where is the Wedding and Reception?

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Both the wedding and reception will be held at: The Gathering Barn W7675 US Hwy 12 Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538 https://www.busybarnsfarm.com/the-gathering-barn/weddings

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When to Arrive?

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Please arrive by 4:00pm at the latest. While waiting for the ceremony, there will be an option for a professional family portrait and a welcome glass of champagne! Ceremony will start promptly at 4:30pm.

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Event Information

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The ceremony is outside, weather permitting. Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, or anything else needed to stay comfortable in the sun! The cocktail hour will be held outside, weather permitting, on the porch. Feel free to wander during this time. You can head into the barn as needed for shade or to sit and relax, or explore what Busy Barn Farm Adventures has to offer; including a petting zoo! If there is rain or poor weather, the ceremony will be held in the barn. Please bring any umbrellas or rain coats as desired for comfort. Dinner and dancing will be held in the barn. If you tend to get cold, please bring a light jacket or shawl. The restrooms are not attached to the barn. They are in luxury trailers, just outside the barn. There are stairs to get into the trailer. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty as needed. If needed, there is a golf cart to transport guests.

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Event Timeline

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3:15-4:00pm: Guest arrival 4:30pm: Ceremony Start Time 5:00pm: Reception Start Time Please check back for more information!

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What to Expect Following the Ceremony?

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Immediately following the ceremony, Joe and Allie will take 30 minutes for family photos. Please make your way to the barn patio to enjoy cocktails and appetizers, play yard games, or explore the farm! After that, there will be a 15 minute block where guests can get professional portraits with the couple if they would like. Following the professional photo time, everyone, bride and groom included, will have time to enjoy cocktail hour before dinner!

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Will There be an Open Bar?

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Yes! There will be an open bar for you to enjoy from 5:00-11:00! Please enjoy responsibly.

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Transportation

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There will be a bus providing transportation from the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Fort Atkinson. First bus pick up time will be at 3:15pm. There will be multiple bus trips, with the last trip dropping off at 4:00pm. If you are not staying at the hotel, there is an option to park at the hotel and take the shuttle to the venue. Please note on the RSVP page if you are planning on taking the shuttle so we can get an estimate. Even if you are not planning on taking the shuttle to the venue, it will be available at the end of the night for anyone who needs to safely get to the hotel. Cars are able to be left overnight so everyone can get home safely! If not going to the hotel, please speak with our coordinator who can help you safely get you where you need to go! If you prefer to drive yourself to the venue, there is plenty of available, free parking on the premise.

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Lodging

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Please visit the Travel page of our website to learn more about where to stay.

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Where is your Gift Registery?

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We are registered on Zola. Please visit our Registry page. There will also be a wedding card box available in the barn. For those who would like to contribute to our next great adventure, we have set up a travel fund. Your generous gifts will help us explore the world, and obtain our goal of reaching 7 continents together!

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Can I Take and Post Pictures of the Wedding on Social Media?

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We love photos! We do ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony, we’d like that time to be unplugged. For the rest of the wedding, we encourage guests to post pictures using our wedding hashtag #weberestenalliance so we can see them, too! There will also be a QR code at the wedding for an online shared album. Use this so everyone can see the amazing photos taken!

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I Have Another Question. Who do I Contact?

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Prior to the wedding, please contact us via our wedding email: weberestenalliance@gmail.com. Starting the day of, please speak with our coordinator, Kyley S. Her phone number will be listed here closer to the day.