FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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We kindly ask that you send in your RSVP by September 20th. This will help us plan appropriately to ensure that there is enough to eat and drink for everyone. If you still need time to determine your plans, please reach out to us.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Yes we are! You can view our registry by clicking the Registry button right on this website.

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Can I bring a date?

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You are more than welcome to bring a date if your invitation says "and guest." Otherwise, we respectfully ask that it is just you.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 4:00 P.M., but we recommend planning to arrive by 3:45 as you will have to park down by the zoo and then be transported to the treehouse via the zoo's funicular (a cable railway). You will likely have to wait a couple of minutes for the funicular to come and pick you up.

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Will transportation be provided to and from the ceremony?

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Transportation to and from the ceremony is not provided. However, parking is available at the venue, and there are sure to be plenty available Ubers or Lyfts in the area as well.

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Is there parking?

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Yes! You are free to use the parking lot for the John Ball Zoo. We recommend you use the smaller parking lot off Fulton street by the zoo's funicular (not the larger main parking lot), since transportation to the treehouse will be provided through the funicular. If this happens to be unavailable, shuttles will be ready to drive you to the treehouse. Keep your eyes out for Feinauer-Kosten wedding signs and staff to direct you to the funicular.

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Do you have a hotel room block?

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Yes! We have a block of rooms at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids, as well as the Hampton Inn Grand Rapids - North. Please see the Lodging tab for more information. Make sure to use the unique links to take advantage of the discounted rate!

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Is admission to the zoo included?

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Unfortunately not. You will still have to pay admission if you would like to go to the zoo. We do, however, highly recommend it! Please visit the "Things To Do" page for a few other suggestions if you are looking to explore the area.