FAQs
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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors and the reception will be indoors. Please plan accordingly.
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What time should I arrive?
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Please arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony start time to allow for seating. The ceremony will begin at 4pm.
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Can I drive to the ceremony/reception?
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We are providing transportation via buses to and from the Hampton Inn and the Courtyard in downtown Charlottesville. There will also be an early shuttle that leaves the reception around 8:30pm for those who would like, and shuttles for the end of the night at 10pm. There is parking on site, although the drive from downtown to the venue is around 30-35 minutes. Please note these are winding, rural roads that are difficult to navigate especially at night. Please also refer below for specific directions to the venue as GPS can be unreliable.
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What is the dress code?
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We kindly request formal attire. Think elegant evening wear, such as floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses, or dark suits and ties.
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Can I bring a guest/date?
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If you received a plus one, it will kindly say so on the invitation and will appear under your name when you RSVP. Otherwise, we would love to keep our wedding as intimate as possible with close friends and family.
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When should I RSVP?
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We would like you to RSVP by September 8th. Please visit the RSVP tab on our website and indicate which events you will be attending as well as your meal preference and any food allergies. If you have not responded by this date, we will unfortunately have to mark you down as "not attending". We would love to celebrate with you however we have to provide our exact guest count to our vendors and cannot accept late RSVPs.
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What hotel should I book?
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Any hotel or airbnb in the Charlottesville area is fine! We will have blocks at the Hampton Inn and the Courtyard. You can find more info on this under the Travel page. We will be providing transportation to and from the hotels we have blocks at.
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What is Dots Memories?
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We are using Dots Memories as a shared album you can upload pictures and videos to throughout the weekend. Click this link to add: Code: ogRHjsptT3Lx https://web.dotstheapp.com/a?group=2496999&dlBy=kristina.benton5&code=ogRHjsptT3Lx&utm_source=guest&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=guest_event_album
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What are the directions to the venue?
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You can type this address into your GPS and follow the directions below as GPS does not always provide a reliable route to the property: 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 From Route 64: • Take exit 121 Scottsville/Charlottesville • Head toward Scottsville (left off exit) onto Route 20 South (travel approx. 6-7 miles) • Turn left onto Carter Mountain Road • Take an immediate right onto Secretarys Road (travel approx. 3 miles until you reach a 4-way stop • At 4-way stop turn right onto Blenheim Road (travel approx. 2.5-3 miles). • When you arrive to the black and gold “The Lodge” sign on the left, turn left onto Moonlight Drive through the open iron gates. • Follow Moonlight Drive until you reach the Lodge.