FAQs

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Are kids invited?

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We love your kids—we really do. But we want our wedding to be your night off! This is an adults-only event.

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Can I bring a guest/date?

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Please check the envelope of your personal save-the-date or formal invitation for mention of an additional guest. If you were not given a plus one, please just bring yourself.

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What is the dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is formal. We suggest men wear any color suit and tie and women wear a tea-length, midi, or full-length dress or elegant jumpsuit. We kindly ask the Ladies to refrain from wearing white, ivory, or cream color attire.

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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The wedding will be outdoors on a stone patio, weather permitting. Cocktail hour will be both indoors and outdoors – the option is yours. The reception will be primarily indoors, with an outdoor option after dinner.

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What will the weather be like?

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We hope it will be beautiful weather for our wedding! May in Leesburg, VA, is typically daytime highs 70-80°F, nighttime lows 50-60°F, and tolerable humidity.

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What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

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Any dress shoes are fine, but maybe bring a pair you can dance in! There will be a live band.

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What time should I arrive to the wedding ceremony?

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We recommend you arrive 15-30 minutes before the ceremony start time so you can get settled before the proceedings. Guests who arrive late will not be permitted in until after the processional and will be seated in the back.

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May I take photos or videos during the wedding ceremony?

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We kindly ask you to please turn off all cell phones and cameras until after the recessional. We invite you to relax and be present for the special moments of our ceremony with us. Once the wedding reception begins, you are welcome to take as many photos and videos as you would like. However, we kindly ask you to respect and be mindful of the professional photographers and videographers we have hired, especially during the special moments of our reception such as our first dance and speeches. We have an amazing photography and videography team you will love, and we'll gladly share these images and videos with you after the celebration.

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Will there be transportation to and from the ceremony & reception location?

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Yes, we'll have shuttles to & from the primary hotel blocks on Saturday. More details to come!

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Will there be parking available at the ceremony & reception location?

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Yes, Raspberry Plain Manor has 98 guest spaces (marked & unmarked) and 4 handicap spaces. If you choose to drive and then are unable to drive safely home, you may leave your car overnight and retrieve it the next morning.

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Will there be transportation to and from the welcome event and/or Mother's Day brunch?

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No, we will not be providing transportation for these events. Lansdowne Resorts offers free self-parking or you can try using Uber, Lyft, or a cab service.

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Should I rent a car?

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If you're flying in for the wedding and want to explore beyond walking distance of your hotel accommodations and the wedding venue, we highly recommend renting a car. There are multiple car rental options at the airports.

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Which wedding reception meal entrée option should I choose?

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The chicken, beef, and salmon options are all good. It really comes down to your personal preference – you can't go wrong! The chicken option is chicken marsala. The beef option is beef shoulder with demi-glace sauce. The salmon option is salmon cooked in a pink champagne sauce (chef's specialty). If you are vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, have any food allergies, or have any other dietary restrictions, please let us know on the response card included with your invitation.