FAQs
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When do I need to RSVP by?
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Please RSVP under the “RSVP” page on this site by September 6, 2025.
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Dress Code?
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Semi-formal / Cocktail attire.
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Where will the ceremony be held?
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The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will be held at Kent Island Resort located at 500 Kent Manor Dr Stevensville, MD 21666.
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Are children invited?
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We love children… but unless they are listed when you RSVP, this is an adult only event.
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Where can I book a room for the weekend?
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Please use the following links to book a hotel using our hotel room block discount at the Hilton Garden Inn and the Holiday Inn Express: Please click on the following link to book a hotel room through our room block at the Hilton Garden Inn: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BWIKIGI&groupCode=WISC&arrivaldate=2025-10-10&departuredate=2025-10-12&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT If that link has issues please visit www.kentisland.hgi.com and use the Group Code: WISC This room block requires a minimum of a two night stay. The link will take you to the hotel’s website and already has the group rate information included so you will not need a specific code or number. The room block discount expires 8/28/2025 The hotel is only providing us with 10 rooms for the block as there are multiple other weddings on the island the same weekend so we suggest booking a hotel as soon as possible. If the 10 rooms get booked the hotel please call 410-827-3877 and advise them you are booking for the Schnell wedding to see if they will honor the discount code. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=KNTMD&_PMID=99801505&GPC=GWS&cn=no&viewfullsite=true - Room block discount code expires 8/28/2025. - If all 10 rooms in the block get booked, please call 410-827-4454 to book a room at our discounted rate. Please tell them you are booking for the Schnell wedding.
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What time is check in and out for the Hilton Garden Inn?
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Check in is at 3pm and checkout is at 12pm.
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What time is check in and out for the Holiday Inn Express Annapolis East-Kent Island?
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Check in is at 3PM and check out is at 11AM.
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Is there transportation to and from the venue?
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Yes. A shuttle will pick up guests from the Hilton Garden Inn at 3:30pm and take them to the ceremony. Another shuttle will pick up guests from the Holiday Inn Express at 3:30pm and take them to the ceremony. A shuttle will pick up guests from Kent Island Resort at 10:30pm and take them back to the Hilton Garden Inn and the Holiday Inn Express. If you plan on going to The Jetty for the after party, make sure you get off the shuttle at the Hilton Garden Inn.
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Is there parking at the venue?
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Yes, there is plenty of parking available at the venue.
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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?
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The ceremony will take place outdoors in a grass field. Cocktail hour will be half inside the venue and half on the patio. The reception will take place indoors.
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Can I take pictures at the ceremony?
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Our ceremony will be an “unplugged” ceremony. We ask that all phones and devices are put away and on silent during the ceremony. Once the ceremony concludes, feel free to take as many photos and videos as you want!
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Can I bring a plus one?
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We can only accommodate guests formally invited to the wedding. If your invitation is addressed to you and your significant other, please make sure to RSVP for yourself and your guest listed on the invitation.