Q + A
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WHEN SHOULD I RSVP BY?
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Please RSVP as soon as possible, but no later than March 1, 2026. RSVP by using a the QR code included with your formal invitation or by clicking the RSVP tab in the menu above. If you do not RSVP in time, we will assume that you are unable to attend.
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WHAT DO I DO IF I CAN’T MAKE IT?
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You will be missed! If you can’t make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “not attending” so we can plan accordingly. If you have already RSVP’d attending, but find that you will not make it, please notify Kyley (701.441.9858) or Luke (630.465.7057). Thank you!
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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
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We would love to see our friends and family get dressed up with us! The official dress code for all events is cocktail required, formal preferred. Meaning cocktail dresses, mid to floor-length dresses or jumpsuits, a suit & tie, or a dress shirt and nice slacks. Kindly reserve the color white/cream/ivory for the bride!
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CAN I BRING A GUEST?
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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one they will appear under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding, and please feel free to reach out with any questions!
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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE TO THE CEREMONY?
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Arriving to the venue 20 minutes early is recommended and a great idea to be sure you’ll be able to find the venue, get parking, and settle in before it begins.
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WHAT TIME DOES THE CEREMONY START?
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4:30 p.m.
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ARE KIDS WELCOME?
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Yes! Invitations will be specific and will include the names of the children who are invited. However, we encourage you to use this evening, or part of it, as a “night out” for yourself!
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CAN I TAKE PICTURES DURING THE CEREMONY?
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We are having an unplugged ceremony, meaning that once the ceremony begins, we ask that all phones be put away and silenced. We want everyone to be fully present with us and for our photographer to be able to capture the best pictures (trust us, she is great), which we will share with you. Once the ceremony is over feel free to take as many pictures as you’d like and don’t forget to share them with us!!
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IS THE VENUE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR?
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Indoor! The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be indoors and take place in the Black Barn.
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WHERE DO I PARK?
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There is a parking lot outside of the Black Barn (where our events will be held) on the venue premises you can park in. If you use our transportation shuttle at the end of the night, the venue requires you to kindly pick up your vehicle by 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026!
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WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?
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There will be a few drinks on us, but there will not be an open bar. The bar will still be fully stocked and open all night….get ready to party!
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HOW WILL I GET HOME?
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We will have a free-of-charge transportation service that will bring you where you need to be. It will be going to the hotels we have rooms blocked off at. It will be making three trips. One at 10:00pm, 11:00 pm, and the last one is at midnight! If you prefer to not use the transportation service we are providing, we recommend Uber or Lyft! Please do not drink and drive, and get home safely!
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ARE THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION IN THE SAME PLACE?
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Yes! Both will take place in the Black Barn at the Pines Wedding + Event Venue. However, the ceremony and reception will be in different areas in the barn. There will be a social hour between the ceremony and reception.
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IF I’M COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN, WHERE SHOULD I STAY?
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We thank you wholeheartedly for traveling to celebrate with us! Our city has an abundance of hotels and AirBnBs to choose from! We recommend staying in West Fargo, but Fargo is also almost just as close! See the “Travel” tab at the top of the page for hotels that we have blocked off rooms at!
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WHAT ARE MY RECEPTION DINNER OPTIONS?
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We will only have one option that will be plated and brought to you! The option will be gluten and nut free! If you have any other dietary restrictions please notate during the RSVP process so we can make accommodations for you!!