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FAQs

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Where is the wedding?

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Our ceremony and reception will be held at Hartwood Acres Mansion. Hartwood Acres Mansion 200 Hartwood Acres Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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What time should I arrive?

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Please plan to arrive around 3:30 PM so you have time to park and get settled before the ceremony.

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What is the schedule for the evening?

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3:30 PM — Guests arrive 4:00 PM — Ceremony 4:30 PM — Cocktail hour 5:30 PM — Reception begins 6:00 PM — Dinner 10:00 PM — Reception ends

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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The wedding will take place on the grounds of Hartwood Acres Mansion. Please dress comfortably for an outdoor garden-style setting.

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What should I wear?

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Garden cocktail / semi-formal attire is perfect. Since the day will be outdoors, we recommend comfortable shoes, block heels, wedges, or flats. (**Especially if you’re dancing - the dance floor is stone pavers)

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Can I take photos of the ceremony?

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We kindly ask that everyone keep phones and cameras away during the ceremony. After the ceremony, feel free to take photos and enjoy the night.

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Is there parking?

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Yes. There is free onsite parking at Hartwood Acres Mansion.

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Can I leave my car overnight?

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No. Overnight parking is not permitted at Hartwood Acres Park. All vehicles must leave the property by the end of the night.

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Will there be transportation or a shuttle?

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Transportation details are still being finalized. We’ll share more information closer to the wedding, especially for guests staying at the hotel block.

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Is there a hotel block?

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Yes. We have a room block at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh. Please book by July 4, 2026 to receive the group rate, while rooms are still available. Room block name: Swartz-Burns Wedding Room Block

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What food will be served?

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Dinner will be served buffet-style by Bistro To Go. The menu includes appetizers, caesar salad, chicken, steak, potatoes, grilled vegetables, and a vegetarian pasta option. There will also be a cookie table ✨