FAQs

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When should I RSVP by ... and to who?

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(More information will be available soon!)

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What time should I arrive?

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Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to enjoy the hospitality hour provided and to ensure that everyone is on time for the ceremony that will start promptly at 7:00 p.m..

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Can we bring our kids?

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In our ceremony, we will be specifically inviting our younger close family members to partake in certain traditions and as much as we love the little ones, the reception will be a 12 and older event. We hope you take this as an opportunity to have a fun night of celebrating and letting loose from parental responsibilities and strongly encourage that you take advantage of the open bar!

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What is the dress code?

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We encourage our guests to dress in formal attire. The theme of the wedding will be wildflower inspired, though there is no expectation to match in accordance! However, we do encourage you to wear fun colors; leave white to the bride! Dresses should be midi or floor length and, for the men, please look to wear a suit or tux. (See our Theme & Attire page for more details and inspo!)

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Can I take pictures/videos?

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During the ceremony, we ask you to keep your cellphones in your purse or pocket to allow you to stay in the moment and avoid any professional photo mishaps. But, during the reception, we ask that you please record as much as you'd like! We will have a QR code displayed for you to upload pictures/videos to share with the bride and groom.

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What's the parking situation like?

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There will be plenty of on-site parking and a valet service right as you enter the venue. When pulling into the parking lot, you will have the option to veer left to the hotel or right towards Volpe, you are going to veer to the right where you will then follow signs for valet parking.

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What should I do with wedding gifts?

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Any gifts purchased from the registry should be sent to the bride or groom's childhood home. If you bring a card or envelope, we will have a locked card box to keep any gifts safe! We want you to only worry about looking your best on the day of the wedding and not feeling like a moving company! We, of course, appreciate any and all gifts we receive, but more so cherish the love and thought that goes with it!

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Can I bring a +1 or Guest?

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Please refer to your invitation for a more direct answer! If your invite is addressed to "The _____ Family," everyone in the household is invited to attend. Unfortunately with the wedding industry being the way it is, we cannot extend an invite beyond those listed on the formal invitation.

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What should I do if I can't make it?

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Please let the bride or groom know ASAP and respond to the RSVP. We would love to have everyone at our celebration but understand that life doesn't stop just because of our wedding; that being said, there will be no hurt feelings if this is the case, please just kindly let us know in a timely manner! Thank you!

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Indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will be taking place outdoors if the weather allows, but will be moved inside for safety or comfort if need be. The reception will be indoors and we highly suggest you bring your dancing shoes!

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What is the accessibility like at the venue?

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Our venue is completely accessible to all with minimal walking between events, valet parking right at the entrance, elevators, and ramps. If you have any other concerns about accessibility, please be sure to contact the groom or the bride so that they can discuss it with the venue coordinator!

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Which Shields is this one again?

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This is their 3rd daughter; she's younger than Emily but older than Sarah, nope, not Elizabeth, Katherine! She's the one that teaches and sometimes does musicals, yes, that one!

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What is the food/drink situation like?

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There will be plenty of food served and an open bar for everyone's enjoyment! A wide variety of cuisines will be provided and there are options for all types of food preferences available. If you have any allergies or sensitivities, please be sure to indicate them when you RSVP or let the bride & groom know so they can communicate this with the venue.