FAQs

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What’s your color scheme //what should I wear to the wedding?

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The bridal party are wearing dusty blue & twilight blue dresses. The groom party are wearing gray suits with dusty blue ties. Color scheme: blues/ whites/ sage green/ pops of peach Ideas for what to wear: -it is not a black tie wedding so no need to rent a tux or a ball gown (unless that’s your style) -it is late October in VA so weather is unpredictable. Katie recommends bringing a shawl/ light jacket or sweater in case it’s colder. -we plan/ hope to have the ceremony on the lawn (so ladies, plan shoes accordingly or pack flats for the lawn) -think semi-formal / dressy casual (we want you to be comfortable enough that you’ll join us on the dance floor, but not so casual you’d embarrass grandma)

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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We will be providing a shuttle service to & from the hotels to Sweeney Barn. There is also ample parking at the venue’s parking lot and guests are welcome to leave their car overnight. Ubers & Lyfts are also available in the area and should be easy to get to: from the venue. Shuttle pick-up will begin promptly at 3:30. First pick up will be a loop from both hotels. Guests staying at the Hampton Inn Hotel (7300 Atlas Wail Way) should plan to be ready by 3:25 and board at 3:30. The bus will then depart at 3:35 to the Second hotel at Springhill Suites (7921 Promenade Pl). The shuttle will leave the hotel no later than 3:40 to drop off guests at Sweeney Barn. The shuttle will return to the Springhill Suites location ONLY to pick up the remaining guests for te final pick up. That will be at approximately 4:10p. If you plan to board the second shuttle, Please be ready and waiting in the lobby by 4:05p, shuttle will depart on time and leave no later than 4:15p. We ask you to also keep in mind that it is a 32 passenger bus and more than one trip will be necessary. Ubers, Lyfts, and Taxis are also available in the area. Guests are also able to drive and park/ leave their cars overnight if needed. Any cars left overnight must be retrieved by 10a on Sunday. Prior to the ceremony, we will have shuttle service set to begin at 3:15p and shuttles will likely depart around the following times: 3:15 3:45 4:15 Final shuttle will depart No later than 4:15p. As the shuttle can hold roughly 32 guests at a time, please allow ample time should you choose to get to the venue by shuttle bus. The venue (Sweeney Barn) is approximately a 12 min drive from either hotel.

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When should I RSVP by?

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We kindly ask you send your RSVP back by September 3 to provide ample time for us to finalize all the little details.

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What are your meal options?

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There will be a cocktail hour with both passed & station hors d'oeuvres prior to the reception. Dinner will be provided during the reception. All meals will come with salads and our 2 sides. ~ Main Course ~ Guest Choice of One Entree Chicken: Chicken Milanese Parmesan breaded chicken breast sautéed in a tomato, fennel and mascarpone cheese sauce OR Jumbo Shrimp and Scallop Pasta Sea shell pasta with fresh jumbo shrimp and sea scallops in a wonderful lobster cream sauce OR Grilled Flank Steak (GF) Tender sliced flank steak topped with Port Wine Mushroom Sauce - accompanied by - Mediterranean Orzo Pasta with grilled veggies, feta and pesto & Roasted Asparagus in Carrot Ribbon, (V, GF) Roasted lemon butter asparagus bundled with a carrot ribbon

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Are kids welcome?

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With respect, while we both love kids & your little ones, we have decided to make our wedding an adult-only occasion unless otherwise noted ahead of time. We hope this advanced notice means you are still able to share our big day, and ideally have a well deserved kid-free date night!

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Your hotels are booked! Now what?

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We reserved blocks of rooms at both the SpringHill Suites & the Hampton Inn last October. Unfortunately, because it’s high wedding season, there are several other events that same weekend and we were capped at the number of rooms we can block. Katie recommends asking to talk to the point of contact at both hotels directly first (see hotel page for more details). Ask if you can be notified or put on wait for if a room becomes available. In the meantime, we are adding the other top recommended hotels for Sweeney Barn that are a short distance away.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30p. Guests are encouraged to start arriving at 4p and proceed directly to the ceremony space on the lawn.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There sure is! Sweeney Barn will serve both our ceremony & reception and there are roughly 100 parking spots directly at the venue. In addition to parking, guests are encouraged to take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service or can use Uber/ Lyft.

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Can I request a song?

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Trust me, you can dance. -Alcohol (and our awesome wedding playlist!) Bring those boogie shoes. 🕺🪩

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes! We ask all guests to please communicate to us any dietary restrictions including: -food allergies -vegan/ vegetarian -Gluten free / sensitivity Please communicate these directly on the RSVP card, or email Katie directly at kecarroll13@gmail.com

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Are you registered? Where?

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Check out our Registry page on the website for our registry wish list!

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What should I wear? (rehearsal FAQ)

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Definitely not your birthday suit! 🤣 If you are attending the rehearsal & rehearsal dinner: Think Business causal. GENTS: sports coat, tie optional. LADIES: Romper, dress, skirt & top. Since there is a HUGE gap between the rehearsal & the dinner, feel free to go more casual for the rehearsal then change before dinner. We will have a hotel room to hang out in for the interim/ to change!