FAQ
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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A BLOCK OF ROOMS HAVE BEEN RESERVED AT THE ISLAND RESORT IN FORT WALTON BEACH. IF YOU WISH TO STAY WHERE THE BRIDE AND GROOM ARE STAYING, PLEASE USE OUR LINK OR CALL THE HOUSING COORDINATOR DIRECTLY TO BOOK WITHIN OUR BLOCK. LINK: https://rb.gy/0kvxtx *THIS LINK MUST BE USED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT* IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR BED SIZE OR ROOM TYPE, PLEASE CALL THE HOUSING COORDINATOR DIRECTLY. YOU CAN REACH THE HOUSING COORDINATOR AT 850-337-9194. *PLEASE GIVE THEM OUR GROUP NAME IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT* GROUP NAME: ALFORD/DUFF. DEPOSIT POLICY: A DEPOSIT EQUIVALENT TO ONE NIGHT'S STAY IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS BOOKING, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP.
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PREFERRED DATES
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MAY 8, 2025 - MAY 12, 2025 OUR CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 10, 2025 AT 6:30PM. WE WOULD LOVE TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU ALL WEEKEND IF YOU ARE ABLE. WE ARE ALSO AWARE THAT SOME OF YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT AND WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE UNDERSTAND. IF YOU PLAN TO COME SOONER/STAY LATER, OR IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO STAY ALL FOUR NIGHTS, PLEASE CALL THE HOUSING COORDINATOR SO SHE CAN ADJUST YOUR STAY ACCORDINGLY. *A TOTAL OF THREE NIGHTS MUST BE BOOKED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE*
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RSVP DEADLINE
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KINDLY RSVP ONCE YOU HAVE RESERVED YOUR STAY. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE BOOKED BY JANUARY 10TH, 2025.
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WHAT IS THE WEDDING DAY itinerary?
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THE CEREMONY WILL COMMENCE AT 6:30PM. WE INVITE YOU TO SPEND THE DAY AT YOUR LEISURE. SLEEP IN, EXPLORE THE SIGHTS, OR RELAX BY THE BEACH. THIS VACATION TIME IS YOURS TO ENJOY BEFORE WE CELEBRATE TOGETHER.
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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE TO THE CEREMONY?
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THE CEREMONY WILL COMMENCE AT 6:30PM. TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE AND TIMELY START, WE WILL BE PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR GUESTS TO ARRIVE BY 6:15PM. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE LEAVING THE ISLAND RESORT PROMPTLY AT 5:00PM. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE SEPARATELY, OUR CEREMONY WILL HAVE LIMITED STREET PARKING NEARBY.
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What is the dress code?
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SAND-IN-BETWEEN-TOES ELEGANT FOR WOMEN THIS MAY INCLUDE MAXI DRESSES OR SUNDRESSES. FOR MEN THIS MAY INCLUDE KHAKI/LINEN PANTS AND A BUTTON DOWN/COLLARED SHIRT.
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WHEN AND WHERE IS THE CELEBRATION DINNER?
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FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY, OUR CELEBRATION DINNER WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ISLAND RESORT AT 7:30PM. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FROM THE CEREMONY TO OUR CELEBRATION DINNER.
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WHAT TYPE OF FOOD WILL BE SERVED AT THE CELEBRATION DINNER?
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FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY, A THREE-COURSE MEAL WILL BE SERVED. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE (CHICKEN OR FILET MIGNON) WHEN YOU RSVP. THIS WILL HELP US ENSURE WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOUR PREFERENCE. EACH GUEST WILL RECEIVE TWO COMPLIMENTARY DRINK TICKETS. A CASH BAR WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT FOR ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES.
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OUT AND ABOUT
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THE FUN CONTINUES! FOLLOWING THE CELEBRATION DINNER, TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THOSE THAT ARE READY TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AROUND DESTIN.
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WILL THERE BE OTHER EVENTS TO ATTEND?
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YOU CAN FIND THE DETAILS OF OUR SCHEDULED EVENTS UNDER THE 'SCHEDULE' TAB. WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US FOR SOME RELAXATION AND FUN BY THE BEACH AND POOL ON FRIDAY, MAY 9 AND SUNDAY, MAY 11.
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ISLAND RESORT CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
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CHECK IN: 4:00PM & CHECK OUT: 11:00AM.
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IS BREAKFAST INCLUDED AT THE ISLAND RESORT?
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WHILE THE BREAKFAST BUFFET IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY, THE RESORT OFFERS A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. ADDITIONALLY, A VARIETY OF RESTAURANTS ARE AVAILABLE ONSITE FOR LUNCH AND DINNER. FRIDAY, MAY 9, WE WILL BE PROVIDING YOU WITH A WELCOME BREAKFAST AT 9:30AM AT THE ISLAND RESORT IN THE CAPRI BALLROOM.
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ISLAND RESORT PARKING
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WHEN YOU ARRIVE AND CHECK-IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE PARKING PASSES FOR ALL VEHICLES FROM THE FRONT DESK.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REACH OUT TO BILLY OR KAITLYN.
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BILLY: 704.252.1390 KAITLYN: 980.234.1669