News & FAQs

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Ceremony Time Change

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Please note that the Ceremony will now begin a half hour earlier at 5:30PM. You may arrive as early as 5:00PM for seating.

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What time should I arrive?

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Traffic in the Northern Virginia Area can already be a pain, but it's especially hectic during the warmer months. We ask that you make extra time in your schedule to accommodate traffic. Please arrive to the ceremony with at least 15-20 minutes to spare. Arrivals may begin as early as 5:00PM, with ceremony start of 5:30.

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What if I forget to RSVP?

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We may forget to feed you! In all seriousness, please RSVP before the date indicated on your invitation as our caterers will not accept changes to our food order to increase the guest count after we have turned in our final numbers.

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What if I have dietary restrictions?

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If you have a medical condition that impacts your diet please message our Wedding Planner via e-mail at hello@caressedbydesign.com! We want you to be safe & comfortable!

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What should I wear?

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Put on your dancing shoes & join us for an upscale Garden Chic celebration! Bonus points for wearing florals and vibrant colors. For more inspiration please visit https://pin.it/iTTx11Mov

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Can I bring a plus one?

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We are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation.

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Can I bring my children?

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We invite you to take this chance to let your hair down without your kids & join us for an upscale celebration.

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Can I take pictures?

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We would like you to honor our request to have an UNPLUGGED wedding ceremony! We've hired an amazing team who will be onsite to capture our wedding day, we'd love to see your smiling faces in our photos, not your cameras & cell phones! Please consider being fully present & in the moment. We will be happy to share our ceremony photos with you after the wedding & there will be plenty of opportunities to take photos during the reception.

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Who should I contact if I have any further questions?

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Please contact our Wedding Planner via e-mail at hello@caressedbydesign.com!