FAQs
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How do I RSVP? When should I RSVP by?
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Your RSVP card was placed inside your wedding invitation envelope. An envelope already addressed and stamped was also included inside. Please check whether the people listed on your RSVP card are going to attend our wedding or not. Once finished, place the card inside the envelope already addressed to us and send it back via mail! :) We ask that you RSVP by June 23rd. If any changes are made to who is attending our wedding after you have mailed your card back, contact Alyssa with this information.
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What does the blank line on my RSVP mean?
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If there was a blank line included on your RSVP card, this represents your plus one :) You do not have to bring a plus one if you would not like one. If this is the case, please leave the line blank or check the circle "regretfully decline." If you are bringing a plus one, please write their name on the provided line and check the circle "joyfully accepts." If you are bringing a plus one, but do not know who yet, you may leave the line blank and check the circle "joyfully accepts."
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What is the dress code?
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Our dress code can be described as 'Summer Casual' or 'Garden Party Casual.' With this dress code, we recommend summer dresses, skirts, khakis, dress pants, and dress shirts. We ask that you please try to avoid wearing jeans at our wedding. Our events will be held outdoors so please keep the environment and weather in mind when creating your outfit. Of course, we want our guests to attend our wedding the most comfortable and confident they can be, so wear something that still makes you feel that way.
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Where will the ceremony and reception be?
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Our venue for both the ceremony and reception will be at the Stern Family Barn property. (Please see the invite or the 'Schedule' page on the website for the address) Our ceremony will take place in a large tent on the property. We will eat inside the barn on the property. We ask that you carry your ceremony chair up to the barn (a quick walk!) for your seating for dinner. Dancing will take place back down at the tent. People can bring back down their chairs or enjoy sitting at picnic tables around the dance floor.
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What is social hour?
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Social hour is the period of time directly following the ceremony till dinner is served. The bride and groom will be located at a photo op area, if guests would like photos with the couple. Guests are encouraged to take pictures, sign the guest book, socialize, play games, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments during this time. Around 4:50, we will ask that people make their way to the barn to find a table for dinner.
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What will parking be like?
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Guests can park their vehicles at the venue property. There will be a large grass plot that guests can park on. It is then just a short walk to the ceremony site.
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How does seating work?
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The ceremony will be open seating, so sit wherever you please! However, the first row of seating will be reserved for the bridal party and parents of the couple. For the reception, there will tables with six chairs placed at each. Again, feel comfortable to sit wherever you would like. There will be no seating chart.