FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by August 13th to ensure your place at our wedding. If we have not heard from you by then, we will assume you won't be able to make it and we won't be able to guarantee you a seat or dinner.

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Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail in an RSVP card?

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We invite you to RSVP here on our website under the "RSVP" tab or by mailing in the card sent with your invitation. Just keep in mind when mailing it we need to receive it no later than August 13th.

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What is the address of the wedding ceremony and reception? Are they wheelchair accessible?

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The ceremony and reception are at the same location. The address is 444 Delind Drive Mill Spring, NC 28756. Once you arrive you will see a Serenity Ridge sign with directional signs. Follow the "Wedding & Events" sign all the way to the top of the paved single lane road, once you reach the top there will be a gravel parking lot to the left for our guests to park. A majority of the venue is wheelchair accessible but the parking lot is gravel other than a single concrete handicapped parking spot right at the pavilion.

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Will there be parking available near or at the wedding venue?

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Free parking is available on site but be aware that it is a gravel parking lot.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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Unfortunately, we decided it was not necessary to have transportation to the venue from hotels being the venue is within driving distance for most of our guests.

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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Our afternoon ceremony will be outdoors on top of the mountain. Cocktail hour and the reception will be indoors but the pavilion is open to the outdoors.

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What happens if it rains?

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If it rains the ceremony and reception will still be held at the same address and the planned time. If the weather is severe enough we will just move the ceremony from the ceremony lawn to inside of the pavilion.

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What is the closest or best airport to use?

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Asheville Regional Airport is the closest airport to the venue. Please note that it is still a bit of a drive to the venue from there.

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What's the dress code for your wedding?

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Our dress code is dressy casual. We'd love for you to come dressed in your stylish best! Think elevated comfort-dresses, slacks, jumpsuits and nice tops are all welcome. Kindly avoid wearing all white- we're saving that special shade for the bride. Please no sweats, ripped, torn or distressed jeans, or graphic tees. Dress to feel good, look great and dance all night.

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What are your wedding colors or what color will your bridesmaids and groomsmen wear?

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Our main wedding colors are black and rose gold with some small bits of burgundy. Our bridesmaids will be in a dusty rose or similar shade dress. While our groomsmen will have dusty rose shirts and black suits.

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What is the weather and climate like in the area?

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Based on historical data the average high is 83°F (28°C) and average low is 61°F (16°C). Previously the average chance of rain in the area is 21% along with average of 68% humidity. With this information in mind remember we will be at the top of a mountain so there could be a nice breeze.

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Can I bring a date (plus one) to your wedding?

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Unfortunately, as much as we would love for anyone and everyone to celebrate our day with us, we have a strict guest list to comply with our venue capacity. Therefore, our celebration will be a strict RSVP only. We are only able to accommodate those listed on your wedding invitation. Thank you for understanding!

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Am I allowed to bring my children?

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We love your little ones and are planning for a family-friendly celebration! Children are absolutely welcome to join us for the big day-but if you prefer a night off, that's perfectly okay too. When you receive your RSVP card it will list the number of chairs to reserve for your family.

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What type of food will be served at your wedding?

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We will have hors d'oeuvres passed around during cocktail hour followed by dinner. Dinner will be served buffet-style-whether that's a little bit of everything or just your favorites. We want everyone to enjoy a meal that suits their taste!

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Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?

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The menu for dinner is a set menu. However, if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions please let us know when you RSVP so we can notify the chef.

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Will there be an open bar?

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We'll have an open bar with a couple of signature drinks, signature shots, and a very small selection of beer and wine available for guests to enjoy. If there is something specific you'd like to have that we're not offering, we're happy to include it-as long as it's provided to us ahead of time, no later than a week before. Since we're allowed to bring our own alcohol, you're welcome to supply anything extra you'd like to have on hand for yourself or to share!

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Could you give me a link to your wedding registry?

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You can find our wedding registry here on our website under the "Registry" tab. Under that tab at the bottom there is also a direct link to our amazon registry. You can purchase directly from either one.

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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

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Your presence at our wedding is enough of a gift for us. if you'd like to honor us with a gift, you can have it delivered to our home at 110 Belinda Loop Statesville, NC 28677. There will be a wedding card box at our reception.

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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The venue will open up to 1 hour before our ceremony time at 4pm. We recommend arriving at the venue at least 15 to 20 minutes ahead of the ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to walk to the ceremony space and find a seat. The ceremony space is located about 5 minutes from the parking lot, depending on the person. I recommend taking a virtual tour of the venue if you need a better idea of the area. Link for virtual tour: https://www.serenityridgenc.com/VIRTUALTOUR

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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Our reception is set to end at 10pm when the music cut off is and our time to be out of the pavilion for clean up. After 10pm there will be an after-party at the same address just a short walk to the fire pit for those that don't want the night to end.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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We kindly ask that you join us for an unplugged ceremony. Please turn off all phones and cameras to be fully present with us in the moment. However, we welcome and encourage you to take photos during the reception! There will be plenty of photo opportunities, including a Photo Booth, so feel free to capture the fun and make some memories with us.

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Can I post wedding photos on social media?

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Please respect our privacy and don't share photos of us at our wedding on social media until after we post. We'd like to make a formal wedding announcement with out professional images.

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Where will wedding updates be posted?

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Additional updates or changes that need your attention will appear on the homepage of our wedding website.

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Do you have a wedding hashtag?

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Yes! Our wedding hashtag is #BellsHicksandKisses. It will also be posted around the venue for your convenience. We would love for you to use the hashtag when you post anything from our wedding so we can see it from your point of view!