FAQ's

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Will there be transportation to and from the hotel in Danbury?

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Yes - We will provide transportation to and from the wedding on Sunday. Please let us know if you’re planning to use this service so we know how many trips will be needed. Vans will leave at 2pm from the Danbury hotel. we can arrange several trip times to Leave the tent for Danbury to accommodate anyone needing a ride If you’d like to hang out on the property or in downtown Pawling during the day we may be able to arrange for an earlier departure as well. There are local cab companies available to provide individual rides /fares from/back to hotels and air bnb's nearby

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What is 'Farm Formal'? Aka what the heck do I wear?

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Wear something you feel festive and fancy in, and that you're comfortable wearing in the grass. The wedding party will be in long dresses and suits You may want to bring a change of clothes for the after party bonfire (totally optional) For ladies we recommend sticking with flats, sandals, low wedge heels, etc - (there will be a dance floor, but we recommend staying away from anything with a spike heel since there are a lot of grassy areas)

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Is there a registry? If so where can I find it?

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First of all - thank you for wanting to contribute to our home and new married lives together! We are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Williams Sonoma. We also welcome contributions to our future home - which we plan to purchase in the next year. You can find the registry information under the "Registry" tab by clicking "Other Registries" or you can search our names on the store sites directly. Most important - we can't wait to celebrate with you. Thank you for being a part of our special weekend:) With love and gratitude, Liana and Anthony

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How long is the party going?

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The reception will end between 10:30-11pm depending on permissions from our neighbors. Either way the party will continue at the lower bonfire for anyone who wants to join us and keep the party going🎉🔥

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Are children welcome?

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Sadly we are not able to welcome children to the wedding. We wish we could!

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Note: All accommodations info is under the "travel" tab We had a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn in Danbury CT - we'd recommend giving them a call and mentioning the Galardi-Murgola wedding. If they don't have rooms left let us know and we'll see what we can do to help. Some locals also recommended Heidi's Inn There are also air bnb's in the area if you prefer that over a hotel

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Can I make a special food request?

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Yes! Please let us know if you have an allergy or if you're Vegetarian no later than 8/15 so we can be sure to let our food/beverage vendors know We'll be serving BBQ (fish, beef, pork, salads, and corn bread) but our caterer will make a vegetarian entree option for those who need it as long as we know in advance

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes! You can park on the property for free

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We will start asking everyone to find their seats at 3pm so we can start promptly at 3:30pm. The ceremony amphitheater is on a hill so we want to give everyone plenty of time to leisurely and safely find a spot

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When should I RSVP by?

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Kindly RSVP no later than August 15th And of course we know life happens, so if your plans change just let us know asap. :)

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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Check out the "schedule" tab on the site for more details. Or feel free to call or email us for any questions. (In summary: Friday night welcome bonfire; Saturday morning yoga outside (weather permitting), then brunch and a decorating party - we'd love to have anyone join who wants to hang with us and help create the wedding with us by decking out the tent and grounds. Sunday night afterparty (drinks, snacks, bonfire, dancing, possible drum circle/jamming); Monday morning brunch)

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What is the couples address?

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253 8th St, Apt 9, jersey city, NJ 07302

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What are the grounds at the farm like?

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This is a working produce farm with greenhouse, main house, fields, bon fire pits, stage, DJ booth, tree house, swimming hole and camping sites. There is also an amphitheater on-site that was built into the property using logs from trees that were cleared from the earth there - also known as the ‘chapel’ - this is where the ceremony will be held. Cocktail hour will be on the event field near stage and dinner and dancing will be in a tent next to the greenhouse. Check out our photos page for photos of the farm and a map. Or check out the farms website: www.growingheartfarm.com

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What will we be sitting on?

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Log seats for ceremony. White chairs with pads for dinner. We will have backup options for the ceremony to cover or soften the seating if needed - upon special request

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What’s the deal with bathrooms?

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This is an outdoor wedding, but we got you covered (literally). We will have deluxe outdoor restrooms (with sinks and flush) near the tent. Outdoor bathrooms are also available around the whole property with composting toilets (no grossness we promise!) There will also be a ‘Goddess tent’ aka ‘beauty tent/lounge area’ in a separate space for if you want to touch up your makeup, or just need a time out at any point