FAQs

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What is appropriate attire for the wedding?

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The ceremony is outdoors in front of a large tree. The reception is in a large outdoor white tent with a floor a few feet from the ceremony. Semi-formal summer attire is suggested. It’s suggested that flat footwear for women such as sandals or wedges be worn.

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What will weather be like this time of year?

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Summers in Michigan tend to be hot and humid. Average temperature at the end of July is in the 80’s.

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Will the ceremony and reception be outdoors?

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Yes, both the ceremony and reception are at the horse farm which is all outdoors. Please plan accordingly by wearing sunscreen and light weight attire.

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What will happen after the ceremony?

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The bridal party will be taking pictures for about an hour. Guests will be directed to the tent for cocktail hour where finger food and drinks will be served. There will be an open bar.

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Where do guests park?

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The horse farm venue has an area for parking and there will be parking attendants there to direct you.

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Are kids welcome?

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While we love your little ones, due to our limited guest count and possible covid restrictions still being in place we cannot accommodate kids at the wedding.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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Yes, we encourage guests to post pictures on their social media, our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #justneedsampsontolove so we can keep track of all the pictures.

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What will be the entertainment at the wedding?

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We will have a DJ and dancing after dinner. There will also be a photo booth for guests to take pictures. The horse farm is very large with fenced pastures that have beautiful thoroughbred horses; you can pet the horses as they are very friendly! There will also be a fire pit.

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What is the timeline of the wedding?

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5:00pm- outdoor areas open to guests, seating for ceremony 5:30pm- ceremony at the marrying tree 6:00pm- bar opens, appetizers 7:00pm- dinner 8:30pm- dancing 10:00pm- late night snacks served 11:00pm- end

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What about Covid?

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We strongly encourage everyone who plans to attend the wedding to get vaccinated (as everyone is now eligible to receive the vaccine) or to be tested prior to attending. Our venue is all outdoors and hand sanitizer will be on every table. While it is not a requirement for our wedding, we completely understand and respect any guests who may wish to wear a mask. Please note we will not be supplying masks at the venue so you will need to provide your own. We respect everyone’s comfort level and if you do not wish to attend our wedding we will miss you but completely understand.