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Kara & Derek

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is black-tie encouraged but we invite you to wear whatever formal outfit you can party in!

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Can I bring a plus one?

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While we would love to have as many people as possible celebrate with us, we unfortunately are restricted to a specific number. If you have a plus one, it will be noted on your invitation.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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August in New York is hot, but the location of the Vanderbilt offers a cool breeze off of the Long Island sound! We will have accommodations in place for the warm weather.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will be taking place outdoors and the reception will be in a tent at the venue. We recommend wearing shoes that do not sink into grass!

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony all of our guests are invited to the cocktail hour in the courtyard of the Vanderbilt. Guests can head directly to cocktail hour, where we will be serving hors d'oeuvres and beverages during this time.

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Are there other wedding events I can attend?

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Yes! All guests are invited to join us at the welcome party on Friday, August 23rd. Please be sure to RSVP for this event prior to attending! We also welcome all guests to join us to keep the party going after the wedding at the Pool Bar in Centerport! We will provide transportation from the venue to the after party location.

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Can I park my car at the Vanderbilt?

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Yes, there is parking at the Vanderbilt. However, guests are required to move their vehicles off of the property by the end of the event. We strongly encourage our guests to utilize Uber/Lyft to get to and from the wedding.

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Are kids welcome?

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While we love your little ones, our wedding will be adults-only unless it is specifically noted on your invitation. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us!

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When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

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Thank you in advance for sending your RSVP before July 24th. We are asking for our guests to scan the provided QR code on the invitation or follow the link to our wedding website to RSVP.

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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?

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The Vanderbilt Museum is a large venue with various gardens, pathways, and hills. We have transportation accommodations in place for guests who require it.

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Where are you registered?

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Our registry is linked on our wedding website. We thank you all so much in advance.

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What time should we arrive?

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The ceremony will begin at 4:00, we recommend arriving around 30 minutes prior to secure your seat!

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Do you have a hotel block?

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At this time, we do not have a specific hotel block. If this changes our wedding website will reflect the pertinent information. We have two hotels suggested on our website!

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