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What time does our ceremony start?What time does our ceremony start?

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Our ceremony will start promptly at 4:30 pm. We ask that all guests please be seated no later than 4:15. You are welcome to arrive at the venue as early as 3:00 to mingle with other guests.

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What is our dress code?What is our dress code?

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Our dress code is pretty laid back! You can wear anything you are comfortable in, as long as it is NOT white. We also ask that you do not wear lounge wear, pajamas, or bathing suits. Our ceremony, weather permitting, will be in a grassy area outdoors, so we would recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

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Are We Having An Unplugged Ceremony?Are We Having An Unplugged Ceremony?

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YES! We ask all guests to please turn off their cell phones during the ceremony as sign of respect to all involved. We want all of our guests to celebrate with us and live in the moment without being distracted or risking a phone interrupting the ceremony. We promise that there will be hundreds of professional pictures of the ceremony, so you won't miss a thing by turning your phone off.

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Will There be an Open Bar?Will There be an Open Bar?

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YES! There will be an open bar during both the cocktail hour and the reception. Mocktails and soft drinks will also be available. Please feel free to tip the bartenders! All guests will have to show ID before being served alcohol.

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What are the Transportation Options?What are the Transportation Options?

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There is only one parking lot at the venue, so parking is limited; carpool if you can! There are a limited number of handicapped parking spots available. Please contact us if you need an accessible parking spot so that we can make arrangements with the venue in advance. There will be a shuttle for guests to take from the Holiday Inn to the wedding venue beginning at 3:00 pm. The last pre-ceremony shuttle will leave the Holiday Inn at 4:00 pm. A shuttle will also be available to take you back to the Holiday Inn beginning at 8:30 pm. The last return shuttle will leave the wedding venue at 11:00pm and bring you back to the Holiday Inn.

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Is our Ceremony Outside?Is our Ceremony Outside?

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YES! Weather permitting, our ceremony is planned to be outside. Our guests will be seated in chairs in a grassy area. However, if weather interferes, our ceremony will be moved to the inside of the venue.

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Is Our Reception at Same Location as the Ceremony?Is Our Reception at Same Location as the Ceremony?

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YES! Our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all take place at the same venue!

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Will We Have a Cookie Table?Will We Have a Cookie Table?

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YES! We will have the traditional Pittsburgh Cookie Table! If you would like to make cookies for the wedding, please reach out to us!

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Does Our Wedding Have An End Time?Does Our Wedding Have An End Time?

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NO! Our wedding does not have an official end time! Music will have to stop at 10:30 p.m. due to local noise ordinances, but you are welcome to stay and hangout as long as you'd like!