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General Info & FAQs

The Wedding Website of Marieteresa Porchér Allen and Elijah Carpenter
Here are some details for the wedding and some answers to possible questions you may have.
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General Info

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Date: September 28, 2025 Venue: Antrim 1844 Ceremony Start Time: 4:00pm (Arrive no later than 3:30) Dress: formal/ black-tie optional The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside (weather permitting) and the reception will be indoors.

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RSVPs

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Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail it in? Please mail your RSVP back to us. Postage was included, so all you need to do is pop it in the mail! When do I have to RSVP by? - We need your RSVP by July 1st. If we do not have your RSVP by then, we are assuming you will not be joining us.

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Accommodations, Directions, & Travel

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What is the address for the venue? Is it wheelchair accessible? - The venue is wheelchair accessible and the address is: Antrim 1844 30 Trevanion Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787 Is there parking available near your wedding venue? - Yes, parking is available on the property. Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors? - The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside (weather permitting) and the reception will be indoors.

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Dress Code

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What is the dress code for your wedding? - The dress code is formal/black-tie optional (t-length dresses are acceptable). Please note that the venue does not allow sneakers. Are there any colors or styles you'd prefer me to wear or avoid? - Please no white, bright colors (red, neons, etc.) or busy patterns. Consider jewel or earth tones as the wedding is at the end of September. Bridesmaids will be wearing black, but when in doubt, black goes with everything. What is the weather like in the area? - In late September, the temperature should be in the 60s and 70s.

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Plus-Ones

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Can I bring a plus-one? - We are keeping our wedding intimate and for close friends and family. Plus-ones were given out at our discretion. If you have not received a plus-one, please do not bring a plus-one. We are all friends and family and should be happy to celebrate all together.

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Menu & Dietary Restrictions

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What type of food will be served at your wedding? - We'll be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner with a choice of entree. Please indicate what you would like for your entrée on the RSVP. Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies? - Please note if you have any dietary restrictions on your RSVP. Will there be an open bar? - Yes, there will be an open bar.

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Registry & Gifts

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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift? - Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, you can have it delivered to 5712 Mosholu Ave. Bronx, NY 10471-2214 or bring it to the reception. A wedding card box will be at our reception. Could you give me a link to your wedding registry? - You can find our registry on the tab labeled "Registry".

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Itinerary

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When should I arrive? - We ask that you be seated for the ceremony no later than 3:30pm. You may arrive earlier to walk around the property grounds. When will the reception end? - The reception will end at 8:30pm. What can I do after the reception? - If you wish to keep partying, the Pickwick Pub located inside the mansion will be open for drinks and light snacks. Please note though that you will have to pay at the pub.

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Other

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding? - A wedding is a sacred union that all should respect. We are politely informing you that cell phones and cameras will not allowed during the ceremony. Please turn all devices off. There will be a collection area to encourage no phone usage during the ceremony. We thank you ahead of time for understanding and respecting our wishes. There will be a photographer so we encourage you to unplug for our special day especially during the ceremony. Photos and videos may be taken during the cocktail hour and reception. How can we get photos from the wedding? - There will be a shared drive for photos. Can I post photos from the wedding? - Yes, photos can be posted! Where will updates be posted? - Wedding updates will be posted here on this website so please make sure to check in every now and then. If I have more questions who can I contact? - If you still have questions, you can text or call at 6467520081.