FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

Answer

April 1, 2026

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please arrive by 5:45 pm, so we can begin promptly at 6 pm. If you arrive after 6 pm, the staff will likely stop you from entering during the ceremony.

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Is there a dress code?

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We are asking guests to wear red semi-formal attire.

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Can I take pictures?

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Of course you can take pictures. We also have a professional photographer who was recommended to us by the Franklin Institute for his knowledge of taking pictures in the Fels Planetarium. Keep in mind that because the ceremony is taking place in a planetarium, flash photography will be both disruptive and ineffective for your pictures. We suggest using the night mode setting on your phone to capture your pictures. See the links below to get familiar with the night photography setting on your phone. iPhone: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gxkY2D0seCU Samsung: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vo8Sw-3z4yw

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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Yes, we are providing a shuttle to and from the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, the Franklin Institute has its own parking garage that is available for our guests to use. Parking is $25 per vehicle. Enter the address below in your GPS. 271 N 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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We respectfully ask that only invited guests attend our wedding festivities in order to ensure that we can accommodate all guests comfortably at the venue. If you have been given a plus one, they will be specifically listed on the invitation and on the website when you RSVP. We appreciate your understanding.