FAQs

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Where do we park?

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The back driveway of the Bride's parents house will be clearly outlined and marked where to go for parking. There will be plenty of space for everyone. Please keep VIP Parking available for the Wedding Party only.

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How many people can I bring?

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Everyone's family has been updated to include themselves. Every child/single adult that is old enough to bring a plus one/guest has that included in their family already. If you are not seeing space in your listed family to bring who you want - Please directly reach out to the Bride or Groom.

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Why am I already seeing my family member/guest declined to certain events?

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If your family member/guest is already listed as "declined" for a specific event, they are simply not invited to that particular event. This should only be the case is gender specific parties. (EX: Bridal Shower, Bachelor/Bachelorette Party). If you are noticing that a family member/guest is listed as declined and should not be - please reach out to the Bride or Groom directly.

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What time should I show up?

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The ceremony starts at 5:00PM. Guests may start to arrive at 4:00PM.

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Do you have hotel rooms blocked for out of town guests?

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We made the decision to not block hotel rooms. There are hotels/motels available in the surrounding areas. Please book these at your own leisure. We apologize if this is inconvenient but hope to still see you on our big day.

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How do I plan a safe ride home?

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Below is a list of resources to use, to plan a safe/sober ride home. We can not guarantee these companies/businesses are available, however have listed what we can that is in the surrounding areas. John and I are not familiar with Uber or Lyft but are told that these are great options as well. - New Anna's Taxi (Forest Lake, MN) 651-313-1318 - Stark Transportation CO. (Harris, MN) 320-465-1433 - Cambridge Cab Inc. (Isanti. MN) 763-552-8294 - North Branch Cab (North Branch, MN) 651-674-7979 - Lakes Taxi (Forest Lake, MN) 651-464-1020 - Northern Lights Taxi Transportation Service (Lindstrom, MN) 612-325-4813 ** If you know of other great choices that we could add to this list - please contact the Bride or Groom directly and we will be sure to add it! Thank you all in advance for making smart and safe decisions.

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Can we sleep here (the wedding location)?

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No. This property is the Bride's parents' and is also a place of business. Please plan ahead of time to be sure you have a safe ride home.

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Can we leave our vehicle here overnight?

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Yes. Please keep your vehicle in the designated parking area if you need to do this. We nor the property owners will be responsible for any damages or stolen property. Of course we do not see this being an issue - but please be sure to lock your doors. This property is also a place of business (Hesse German Sheppard's) - please keep this in mind when picking your vehicle back up - there may be dogs outside.

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Is there an open bar during the reception?

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No. The bride and groom will be providing a keg or two for their guests to enjoy at no cost. There will also be a very small selection of wine and champagne to enjoy at no cost. Non- alcoholic beverages will be provided as well. Please feel free to bring your own choice of beverage and your own cooler to keep it in. We ask that your personal beverages/coolers stay in your vehicles trunk and off site from the ceremony and reception.

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How do we select a song that we want to hear?

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The bride and groom have made the decision to not hire a DJ. They are preparing a pre-selected list of songs that will play throughout the night. With no DJ - means no personal requests. They apologize in advance but are trying to gather a wide variety of music that everyone will enjoy.

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Where are the Restrooms?

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There will be a designated area off to the side of the ceremony site, that has a few portable restrooms. There will be a handicapped portable restroom available as well. The bride and groom ask that no one enters the property owners home, even if you are accustom to being there and using the indoor facilities - please only use the portable restrooms that are available outside. Again, this is also a place of business and there will be 4 to 5 (possible pregnant dogs) in this home at this time.

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Can we go inside the house or shop?

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Absolutely not - under no circumstances. NO EXCEPTIONS!

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How do we contact the Bride or Groom if needed?

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As this is a very busy time for both the bride and groom - they ask any other questions or concerns be directed to their wedding facebook page "ForBenderOrWorse2021". Please message the page directly and one of them will get back to you as soon as they can!

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How/Where do we use the Wedding Hashtag?

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The Bride and Groom do not have a Twitter - but that did not stop them from making a hashtag anyways. They have created both a Facebook page (For Bender Or Worse 2021) and a Hashtag (#ForBenderOrWorse2021) to use for sharing pictures of any and all Bender Wedding related events. Please feel free to use both at the same time.

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Covid - 19?

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The Bride and Groom have taken any necessary precautions that are needed due to Covid-19. Masks are not required.