FAQs

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When is the deadline to RSVP?

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Please RSVP no later than February 8th.

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Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

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To RSVP, please use the "RSVP" tab on our wedding website.

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What should I do if I'm unable to attend?

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Your face will be missed! If you are unable to make it, you can use the "RSVP" tab to decline. Please let us know as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly.

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Are kids welcome?

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To allow everyone a night of relaxation and uninhibited revelry, we respectfully ask that all guests be 21 years of age or older. We hope you'll still be able to join us!

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Is there a dress code?

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Semi-formal is best. For ladies, think cocktail, knee length, midi, or floor length dresses/skirts or pantsuits. For gentlemen, think long sleeve button down shirt, tie, and blazer. Although we are having a completely indoor wedding, please do dress comfortably for the weather.

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What might the weather be like at this time of year?

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The average high for Asheville, NC at this time in March 51°F with an average low of 35°F.

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What will the location be like?

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We are getting married at The Crest Center and Pavilion in Asheville, NC. There are two different buildings, our festivities will take place completely in the Crest Center. The staff will guide you to the ceremony up a flight of stairs where our ceremony will take place. After we say "I Do", everyone will be guided back down the stairs for cocktail hour while we take our pictures outside. Shortly thereafter, we will all join together for the reception where we can all eat, drink and get jiggy with it!

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What time should I arrive?

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Your timely appearance is always much appreciated. We kindly ask you to arrive 15 - 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony promptly at 4:00 p.m.

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Is there a scheduled time that the reception will end?

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Our venue has us scheduled for cleanup at 9:00 p.m.

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Is it okay to take photos during the ceremony?

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We respectfully ask that all phones and devices be stowed away and silenced/turned off for the ceremony. We've hired a wonderful photographer to capture every precious moment of the day. Feel free to take as many photos as your heart desires before and after the ceremony. We will also share our photos from the photographer on our "Photos" page as soon as they're available.

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May I share my photos on social media?

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Yes, we encourage you to post your photos of the reception on your social media accounts! We also encourage you to use our wedding hashtag #tyingthefrenchknot to make it easier to find all the photos. Please remember that photos on personal devices are to be taken during the reception ONLY to keep our ceremony as intimate as possible.

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What is your wedding hashtag?

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#tyingthefrenchknot

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What are your wedding colors?

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Burgundy, Navy, and Gold!

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I need someone to watch my children while I'm at the wedding, who can I contact?

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Our venue has given us a list of sitters that many of their clients use. Merry Pop-Ins (Most Popular) -Contact Lisa Hadley at 828.423.4087 or lshadley9@gmail.com -She can sit up to 10 children Madison Downing -Contact Madison at 828.407.6488 or Maddirosee8@icloud.com -Maddi McPhee on Facebook "I Do...Nanny Care" -Contact Laurie Ford at 828.776.4282 or idonannycare@gmail.com BrightStar Kidcare -Contact Donna Wilburn at 828.255.1733 or donna.wilburn@brightstarcare.com - www.brightstarcare.com/asheville -They also have Lifecare available for those with special needs, medical, or in need of senior assistance. They will come to the venue or hotel. We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym -Owner Vanessa Albano - Contact Vanessa at 828.712.2165 or info@werockthespectrumasheville.com -www.werockthespectrumasheville.com/about-us/ -Take a virtual tour of their gym on the website above. Their staff is mostly teachers from the Buncombe County Public Schools , and all are CPR certified and background checked. They have security cameras in all rooms and make sanitation and safety of the kids their utmost priorities.