FAQs & Things to Know

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Is there a particular dress code for the day of the wedding?

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Our wedding day decorations will be filled with Fall colors of purples, wines, and burgundy shades. We are asking our guests to dress to match our decor and be a piece of the whole experience! This means dark reds, purples, dusty pinks, shades of black, and of course darker wine shades. Please refrain from wearing white, ivory, beige, bone, or any light color resembling white. We're requesting our guests take this opportunity to dress to the nines and go all out! Floor length gowns or more formal cocktail dresses for the ladies (or even a trendy pant suit!) and button down dress shirts, blazers, slacks, or a suit for the gentlemen. The weather will be chilly at night if you step outside from the indoor reception space. We can't wait to see you all dolled up!

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Is this an unplugged ceremony?

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YES, we are having an unplugged ceremony. We have both a videographer and 2 photographers ready to catch the best moments of our ceremony and the last thing a beautiful photo needs is a phone in focus instead of the bride or groom. With that being said, we will be posting ALL of our photos on social media when we get them and you are more than welcome to save them to your phone at that time. We will also be doing a 'photo minute' to encourage being in the moment with us and taking it in with us as we say "I do". Sit back, relax, and let the professionals handle it. Once the rest of the celebrations begin, feel free to take as many photos as you like!

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What is a photo minute?

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The 'photo minute' will be commenced by our officiant after and bride walks down the aisle and once both the bride and groom are at the altar. This will be 60 seconds full of as many photos you would like to take of the happy couple before the ceremony begins. After the minute is up, the officiant will announce that there will be no more photos taken for the remaining duration of the ceremony. We understand the importance of the memories captured by photos and hope this added feature will be a moment the bride and groom can take it all in as well.

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What time is the ceremony starting?

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The ceremony will be starting at 4:00PM in the afternoon. Guests should plan on arriving between 3:30-3:45PM to ensure they are ready and seated where they like for the ceremony. No need to pick a side, all of us will be family and friends after tying the knot!

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Where do we park for the wedding ceremony and reception?

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For the ceremony, please park at Midnight Magdalena Vineyards. At the Tasting House you will find a parking lot to accommodate parking for guests. Any overflow cars will need to park on the grass on the furthest side of the road from the Tasting House. For the reception, Coley Hall at the Liberty has a substantial amount of parking to accommodate all guests. If by chance parking runs out, there is plenty of parking in downtown Elkin where Coley Hall is located.

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Are there Ride Services available after the Reception?

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Please note: Unfortunately, there are NOT Ubers/Taxi’s/Car Ride transportations that are offered in this area. Drive responsibility and coordinate a designated driver if you’re planning to partake in the festive spirits. We want everyone to make it home safely after the joyous occasion!

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Are children included in our invite?

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We love your children, we really do! However, we respectfully encourage guests to come enjoy a weekend with their significant other and bask in the romantic atmosphere of the mountains as a miniature getaway. With this being a destination wedding, we understand that's easier said then done and life happens. If children and babies are to attend, please note and be aware this is an adult event. There will be drinking, partying, and uncensored music throughout the wedding and may not be appropriate for the little ones. *Please contact the wedding coordinator if you are planning on bringing any of your young ones so she may add them to the count*

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If my baby starts crying during the wedding ceremony, where can I go?

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During the ceremony, we will keep the vineyard's tasting house open and available to anyone who needs to go inside. There are windows that overlook the ceremony space beautifully so you can still keep an eye on what's going on while the baby has a secluded space to be soothed. We appreciate your discrete exit from the ceremony space in advance.

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Are there any other wedding events I can attend?

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Please refer to the 'Festivities' tab for a closer look at the winery soiree and rehearsal dinner we will be hosting!

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Can I bring a guest who is not noted on my invitation?

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If you received a plus one, this will appear under your name when you RSVP. Please ensure that you are RSVPing for yourself and your guest. Due to limited space, we can only accommodate those formally invited on your wedding invitation. Thank you for your understanding!

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

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You will be dearly missed! Please indicate this on your RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. If it is close to the wedding date, please call or text our wedding coordinator, Reagen, at 941-773-3677.

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Can I bring a gift to the wedding?

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Your presence is enough, but should you wish to bring a gift to our wedding, there will be a gift table around the entrance of the venue for your convenience. To view our registry, click the 'Registry' tab at the top of the banner.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests?

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Yes, absolutely! In the 'Travel' tab we have specific directions and a more in depth look into that.

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Can I take the florals off of the tables after the wedding reception is over?

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When all is said and done, we will want to be KEEPING our decorations as most of them will be doubled as our personal household items. Please leave all decor where it is through the ceremony/reception and afterwards. Thank you!

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Is there a wedding hashtag?

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Yes, please use the hashtag #roadtorodriguez1021 for all of the photos you post on social media for the bride and groom to enjoy your memories all in one place!

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Are the venues wheelchair accessible?

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Yes. There are ramps at both the ceremony and reception venues that will allow wheelchair access. At our ceremony venue, we will be on the grass in front of the tasting house for majority of the time we are there so it may be harder to maneuver a wheelchair.

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Are there any COVID restrictions?

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We want everyone to feel comfortable at our wedding. We are not requiring guests to be vaccinated or to wear a mask but we do ask that everyone is mindful of others personal preferences on the matter (if they are more comfortable wearing a mask) and that personal space is respected if needed. If you are experiencing symptoms and not feeling well with ANY illness the week leading up to the wedding, we kindly ask you to make accommodations to stay home and keep health & safety at the forefront. Please notify our wedding coordinator, Reagen, if this is the case.