FAQs

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Do you have a hotel room block?

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Yes! We have a block set at the Super 8 in Fortuna. Just ask for the Labinsky block when booking.

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Where is the ceremony/reception taking place?

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26 Goble Ln. Ferndale CA 95536

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What time should we arrive?

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The ceremony starts at 5, but plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early for parking and seating.

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When are RSVP’s due?

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March 31, 2019. Please RSVP by mail or electronically.

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes! Formal, though we recommend no heels as the ceremony will be in a grass field.

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Are there any colors guests should avoid?

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We request no white (obviously 😂), and no solid green or rose dresses (bridesmaids colors). Thank you kindly!

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Any other special attire notes?

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It may get cold in the evening. Bring a light sweater.

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Will parking be available?

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Yes! Free parking available at the venue.

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Can I bring my children?

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Absolutely! Games and entertainment for the kiddos (and adults) will be available.

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Can I bring a date?

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In order to keep our guest list on track, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation.

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Will there be a shuttle to/from the hotel?

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No, please be prepared to provide your own transportation.

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Will there be an open bar?

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No, but we will provide beer, wine, soft drinks, and a champagne toast.

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Can I take pictures and/or post to social media?

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We request that all guests refrain from photographing or video taping the ceremony itself, but encourage guests to snap away before the ceremony and during the reception, and may post these photos with the hashtag #labinskysinlove so that we might find them after the fact.

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What is a handfasting?

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It is a Pagan tradition in which a couple literally binds their hands together with a cord to symbolize the binding together of two people and their commitment to one another. It is the origin of the phrase “tying the knot”.

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Why will we be standing in a circle for the ceremony?

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We are all family here, and instead of choosing sides, we would prefer to be surrounded by the love and affection you all show us.

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Will last names be changing after the wedding?

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Yes! We have elected to change both of our last names to Megan’s mother’s maiden name, Labinsky! (Hence the hashtag #labinskysinlove).