FAQs

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Current COVID Guidelines as of 4/16/21

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*Masks are no longer required by the state of NH. However, under Executive Order 63, any functions with 100 or more people will need to wear masks unless seated and eating. **We WILL NOT be having any more than 85 people. Therefore, MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED. We do, however, strongly suggest the use of them if you are not vaccinated. Masks will still be provided for your use should you choose to wear one and need one. *Tables can hold up to 10 people, spaced 6 feet apart. *NH requires all restaurants and functions to have names/phone numbers on file for those attending in case of contact tracing. Therefore, please be advised, we will be giving them one name from each house hold and one phone number should they need to reach you. *Dance floor will be OPEN. *Masks to be worn going up to the bar; all staff of venue will still be masked. If you have any questions, please kindly reach out! We can't wait to see you in 50 days!

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Where is the wedding?

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Our ceremony and reception will take place at Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, 58 Enterprise Dr, Windham, NH 03087. Our ceremony will take place in the garden*, cocktail hour will be outdoors on the patio/deck*, and reception will be inside. *Weather permitting.

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What are the current COVID guidelines for the venue?

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*Masks are required. *Masks will be available should you need one. *Hand sanitizer stations will be around the venue including at the entrance, near hors d'oeurve stations, and within the ball room. *Ceremony will be outside (weather permitting) - please social distance unless you have been around each other (working together or living together) during this time. Masks are strongly encouraged. *Cocktail hour will be outside (weather permitting) - masks are encouraged when mingling with other guests. *Dance floor - masks are recommended. *Masks are REQUIRED when going up to the bar, getting food, going up to the DJ for a request, or mingling with others at other tables.. once seated you are fine to take them off. DISCLAIMER: This is all subject to change - this is the current info and guidelines of the venue as of December 30, 2020. We will continuously update this question/answer as things change. Thank you for your understanding!

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What if I am vaccinated or have been tested?

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Wear a mask at your discretion. Masks are REQUIRED at the bar, or getting food at stations. Dinner will be plated and served to you - no mask is required at your seat. Seats will be carefully assigned to allow households to sit together to minimize risk. If you are able to quarantine for 7-10 days before the wedding, that's great. If you are vaccinated, that's great. If you are getting tested, again, that's great. We only ask that you be smart, mindful of others and respectful towards others health and well-being as well as venue policies. Full venue policies are able to be found above this question. Thank you very much for your understanding. If you have any questions or need further clarification on COVID19 guidelines please feel free to reach out to us! We want to be able to celebrate with everyone and have everyone be safe! *We may offer a ZOOM option for the ceremony should these guidelines get stricter. Please stay tuned.

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Where do I park?

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The venue has a lot to accommodate our guests, and it's all free of course. We do however recommend carpooling or ride sharing to our wedding as parking is limited and there is another wedding that evening as well.

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How do we RSVP ?

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Please click on the "RSVP" link at the top of the page. Note: ONLY enter your first and last name (i.e. no "Ms." or "Mr.", etc.) Example: Your invitation reads, "Mr. John Doe" or "John and Jane Doe." Please RSVP as: "John Doe" Please note: if your invitation names guest, they will be included in your RSVP. i.e. Jane Doe. Any questions, or having trouble, please feel free to reach out to the Bride or Groom!

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What is the RSVP deadline?

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Please let us know of your decision by May 8, 2021. Thank you!

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Can I bring a guest?

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We're so excited to celebrate this day with our nearest and dearest. Unfortunately our venue cannot accommodate more than the number of reserved seats that will be included on your invitation. We look forward to seeing you at our wedding.

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Are kids welcome?

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We love your kids! But we want our wedding to be your night off! Therefore, we kindly ask to make it an adults -only night (17+).

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What are the meal options?

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Meal Options are as follows: Sliced ham with mashed potatoes and root beer carrots OR Prime Rib au jus (GF) with red bliss potatoes and root beer carrots - Both entrees will be served with Italian Wedding Soup, Mixed Greens Garden Salad and rolls. *Please let us know any dietary restrictions and we can accommodate for you! There will be options for: Vegetarian and Vegan diets. If you have any allergies/dietary restrictions, please let us know when you RSVP on the RSVP page.

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What should I wear?

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Formal Attire Requested Please keep in mind our wedding is in the beginning of June so please stay cool but also comfortable to dance the night away! Ladies - the ceremony area is mostly grass, so wear whatever is most comfortable!

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Is there an open bar?

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Immediately following the ceremony, you can enjoy one full hour (Cocktail Hour) as open bar which includes beer, wine, and signature drinks. After cocktail hour at the main reception, it will be a cash bar.

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Can I bring my own alcohol to the wedding?

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Absolutely not! We urge you to respect the venue's rules with no outside alcohol allowed on the premises. Please join us in enjoying open bar for cocktail hour and the cash bar during the reception.

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Can I bring my own food?

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Absolutely not! We kindly ask that you respect the venues policies and do not bring any outside food/drink. If you have an allergy or need special food prepared, please do let us know. Also, please remember to let us know of any dietary restrictions/allergies when you RSVP.

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony begins promptly at 4:30pm. Therefore, we suggest arriving between 15 and 30 minutes early (4:00-4:15pm) for you all to say hello and grab a seat in time for the ceremony to begin.

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How can I make a song request?

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When you RSVP (through the link above) you can submit your song request then!

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What are the closest hotels to the venue?

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Holiday Inn Salem 1 Keewaydin Dr, Salem, NH 03079•(603) 893-5511 *We have secured a group rate with this hotel! First come, first served, please call to make reservation. Please go to "Travel" page for more info on booking at our preferred hotel! Red Roof Inn Salem 15 Red Roof Ln, Salem, NH 03079•(603) 898-6422 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem 8 Keewaydin Dr, Salem, NH 03079•(603) 893-4722

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Is there any transportation to/from wedding?

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Yes! Transportation will run from The Holiday Inn in Salem, NH (where we have our group rates) to our venue, Castleton. Please go to the "Accommodations" page for details!

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Can we take pictures during the ceremony?

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Please refrain from taking pictures of the ceremony/recording. We have professionals that will be working the ceremony and we will share those pictures/moments with you as soon as we can!

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Can we take pictures?

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Please refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony. However, during cocktail hour and the reception, please feel free!! Please use our wedding hashtag on social media so we can see them too! #AMilaTimesYes It will also be posted in the venue as well as a reminder!

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Are you registered?

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Yes, please click the Registry link above for more details.

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What if I have a question I couldn't find the answer to?

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Please contact (by phone or text) Mother of the Bride: Susan at 603-921-0835, Mother of the Groom: Marylou at 617-957-9286 or the Matron of Honor: Megan Borba, 978-726-1241 As a last resort, you may reach out to the Bride or Groom.

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What are your plans for COVID?

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At this time we are planning on having our wedding as planned on 6/5/21! We will continue to evaluate the circumstances, however as we have a little under a year and we don't know what will happen by then, we are planning as normal. If a date change needs to happen closer to the wedding, we will notify everyone as soon as we can!

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I thought you were getting married at the Church?

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We would have loved to get married in the Church. However it was contingent upon a few factors. First, Linda is in the middle of getting an annulment and with that hanging in the air we were unable to pick a date and start the process for getting married in the Catholic Church. Second, we wanted June of 2021 and we had our hearts set on it. Lastly, we had our hearts set on writing on our own vows so we could include Rylee in the vows as well as we will be uniting our family. June 5, 2021 will be a civil union (JP service) and a family unity service to unite Chris, Linda & Rylee as one family. Once the annulment is approved, we will then begin the pre-cana process, NFP (Natural Family Planning) classes and pick a date for a Convalidation Mass. We will let everyone know that date at a later time - there will be no reception but everyone will be welcome at our Mass!