FAQs

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When is the wedding shower?

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We will not be having a shower. Please don’t feel obligated to get us a gift. If you’d still like to do so, you may review the registries found on the website.

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Where can I stay?

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Ionia is a small town and offers a few options for hotels. We recommend taking a look at the “Accommodations” tab on our website for nearby hotels and B&Bs. If you’d like a more rustic stay, the park offers overnight camping. You cannot reserve the camping sites until the day of at the park entrance. Cost is $15/day( cash or check only).

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Are children allowed?

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Children who are in your immediate family and are under 18yrs are allowed and are included as part of your invitation. Please include them in you’re RSVP meal choice!

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Am I allowed a guest or plus one?

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If your invitation has a “Guest” included on the address, then you are allowed a plus one or guest. Please include their meal on your RSVP!!

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What time should I arrive?

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5pm or a little after so that you can park, walk to the ceremony site, chitchat, and be seated.

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Do I have to pay the entrance fee to the park?

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No! You do not need to pay the entrance fee. However if you wish to camp you must sign up at the entrance and pay the campsite fees.

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Once I’m in the park, where do I go?

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A small map of the park is shown on “Schedule” tab of our website. We will also place signs to help guide you to our ceremony and reception area.

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What is the accessibility in the park?

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The park is pretty wild and rustic but the lodge and ceremony site are handicap accessible. There is a small walk from the parking lot to the ceremony site but is along a paved pathway.

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What COVID precautions will you be taking?

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We expect that everyone who is not vaccinated will be wearing masks and respecting the 6-foot social distancing rule. If you’re outside, vaccinated, and six feet apart, masks will not be required.

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What should I wear?

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We are asking for business casual and/or informal wear. This includes a nice dress, button down with slacks.

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What is the weather like this time of year?

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Welcome to Michigan where it can be 30 degrees in the morning and 70’s in the afternoon! Usually, in early September it’s very hot! Please expect warm temperatures into the 80’s. We are hoping for cooler afternoon temps with some shade but as we know, Michigan weather changes hourly. Please be prepared and take care of yourself during the event. We are preparing the location for bugs and will be using thermacells to keep mosquitos down. We will provide some bug sprays and repellents in our bathrooms for your convenience.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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All RSVP’s are due by August 1st, 2022. This will allow us to update our caterer and seating arrangements so that we can accommodate you and your family.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes!! But please remember to tip your bartender!

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I still have questions. What’s the best way to contact you?

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Please email us at: philandmel2022@gmail.com