FAQ's

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What time should I arrive?

Answer

Guests may arrive between 4:30 - 5:00 PM. We ask that you be seated NO LATER than 5:15 PM. The ceremony will start promptly at 5:30 PM. Guests will have a chance to explore the gardens during cocktail hour. Guests taking the Trolley will be picked up between 4:30 - 4:45 and dropped off at 5 PM.

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Where is the venue?

Answer

Marie Selby Gardens 1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236

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Is transportation provided?

Answer

For those staying at one of the hotels listed on our website, a trolley will be available to and from the ceremony. Pickup for the trolley will be between 4:30 - 4:45 PM. If you would like to be included in the count, please list your hotel and number in your party when you submit your RSVP. If you are not staying at one of the hotels, parking is available at our venue and Ubers are readily available in the area.

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What is the dress code?

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Garden formal attire. We kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing shorts or jeans. Please refer to this Pinterest Board for some inspo: https://pin.it/Okv8fuohK

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Is the wedding indoors or air conditioned?

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The ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outside (weather permitting). The reception will take place indoors.

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Can I bring a plus one or my children?

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We would love to celebrate with everyone, but attendance is limited to the guests listed on your invitation. If a plus one or children are included, they will be noted there. You will RSVP for your entire party on our website.

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What time will the reception end?

Answer

11:30 PM

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Where is the rehearsal dinner/welcome party?

Answer

Marina Jack (2nd Floor event room) 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236 Marina Jack offers valet parking. Paid parking is available in the park parking lot off of Bayfront Drive (US 41).

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Where can we park?

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Selby Gardens has a free parking garage onsite. The garage is to the right when you enter.