FAQs

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What should I wear?

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Formal, please! The ceremony will take place in a Catholic church and the reception will be in a historic theatre (all indoors). The bridesmaids will be wearing emerald green.

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Are children welcome?

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Unless they're specifically listed on the invitation, space constraints prevent us from allowing your little ones to attend the reception. We encourage you to treat this evening like a date night!

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Because we want to celebrate with as many of our loved ones as possible, our ability to accommodate additional guests is limited. If you received a plus one, they will be listed on the invitation and will appear under your name if you RSVP online. If you can make it, but your invited spouse or partner cannot, please let us know as soon as possible so we can adjust our guest list accordingly. Thank you for understanding!

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Where is the ceremony and reception? Where do I park?

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The ceremony is in St. Clair Shores, Mich., about a 15-minute drive from the reception venue in Mt. Clemens. Ample, free parking is available in both locations. Parking meters in Mt. Clemens are not enforced on weekends. Emerald Theatre parking is available on the street or the Roskopp Municipal Parking Lot (Red Lot). The city parking structure can be accessed from Cass Avenue, Southbound Gratiot Avenue, or Pine Street. For our out-of-town guests, we encourage you to take advantage of our room block at Hampton Inn & Suites Chesterfield, three miles north of the reception venue. A shuttle carting guests between the hotel and venue will be available.

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When should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Guests should arrive at least 20 minutes in advance. The ceremony will start on time. If you arrive late and the procession is already started, please wait to take your seats or God and everybody will judge you.

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Can I take pictures/videos/whatever?

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Ceremony: No. We have a wonderful professional photographer. It's a Catholic mass. Please respect us and the solemnity of the space, silence your phones and keep them in your pocket. Reception: Yes! Take as many as you want! Send them to us!

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What do I do between the ceremony and reception?

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If you are a member of the bridal party or immediate family, please stick around the church for post-ceremony photos. We will be in touch if this applies to you. If not, you're free for a couple hours until doors open for cocktail hour! Check into the hotel, grab a beer in one of Mt. Clemens' many fun bars (see things to do), take a nap, you do you.

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What's the food and drink situation?

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Come hungry! D'Amatos is serving up tasty Italian food buffet style for cocktail hour and dinner. Open bar during cocktail hour and after dinner.

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What if I have dietary restrictions?

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We can absolutely accommodate you! But it is VERY IMPORTANT you let us know beforehand, as the caterer prepares and plates those meals separately. Please, please, please note when you RSVP, or reach out to the bride or groom so we can make sure you get the right meal.