FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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It is required by the vendors that all RSVPs are sent by September 15, 2024.

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Where should I book lodgings?

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To be closest to the venue and the rest of the wedding party and guests, we recommend staying in Lynchburg, VA or Forest, VA. Hotels we have stayed in or that come recommended by the venue are in the "Travel" tab. Airbnb is also very popular in this area.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please be sure to arrive around 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony so that guests may be seated. Please see the "Schedule" tab for details. If you need special accommodations, please let the bride and groom know prior to the day of and arrive with plenty of time for seating. Per venue policy, late arrivals will not be permitted into the ceremony space and will be asked to remain in their vehicle until the ceremony is over and cocktail hour has begun.

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Is there parking for the ceremony and reception at the venue?

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There is a gravel parking lot near the reception space. Please follow the signs to the top of the mountain where a greeter will direct you to the parking lot. From the parking lot there is a walk to the ceremony that is on dirt/gravel road and is uphill. There are golf cart shuttles available to all guests from the parking lot to the ceremony and then back to the reception space. Priority is given to elderly, pregnant, disabled, or injured guests to get to the ceremony first and find adequate seating.

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Is the venue accessible?

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The venue is on top of a mountain and several walking areas are steep. The paths are gravel. Golf carts are provided with priority given to those with accessibility concerns from the parking to the ceremony and then back to the reception. The ceremony will be outside while the cocktail hour and reception will be both inside and outside weather depending. There are bathrooms on site at the reception. They are outside the reception space to the left when facing the entrance. Both bathrooms have a handicap stall that is wheelchair accessible if need be, but it is over gravel path to get into the restroom. Please reach out to the bride and groom for more information or accessibility concerns.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes! Please list your food allergy or sensitivities when you RSVP on the website or contact the bride, groom, or mother of the bride for special concerns. For vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. diets also put this information in the RSVP. Options for food will be provided once details are finalized, but special meals can be prepared for those with allergies to certain food products.

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Is there a dress code?

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Formal attire, please. For this time of year in Forest, VA, we suggest: For women- long, floor to ankle length dresses that are of thicker, warm material. Long pants, blouse, and a coat. Please consider limiting heel height and avoiding stilettos due to steep inclines and dirt/gravel/grass walk ways. For men- suits or button downs with khaki pants. Temperatures at this time can vary from upwards of 65 degrees and sunny to below freezing, but it is almost always very windy at the top of the mountain. Please dress according to quickly changing temperatures as our wedding will go past sunset.

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Can I bring a date?

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Unfortunately, due to budget, space limitations, and the desire for a more intimate ceremony, we cannot allow all guests to bring plus ones that are not known well to both the bride and groom. Therefore, we regretfully ask that our guests to please not bring a plus one unless they are specifically named on the invitation. Thank you so much for understanding! Please contact the bride and groom with any questions.

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Are kids welcome?

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As much as we love your little ones, the wedding day is an adult only event with exceptions made for children of the wedding party. We ask guests to please refrain bringing anyone who is not mentioned specifically on the invitation.

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Will I be allowed to take photos during the wedding and post them to social media?

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Our ceremony will be "unplugged," meaning there will no phone/electronic use by any guest during the ceremony. We ask all guests to refrain from taking photos or being on their phone at any point during the ceremony. We have paid for a professional photographer for our wedding that will capture the entire ceremony, so there is no need for personal photography. After the ceremony is over, please feel free to take photos and videos of the night with the shared POV app provided. We ask that we be the first to upload photos to social media, but if you do upload any photos to social media, please tag us! :))

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Will there be an open bar?

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There will be a bar serving a selection of ciders, wine, and two signature cocktails selected by the bride and groom. Guests are not permitted to bring outside alcohol and free-standing liquor is banned at this venue. A valid ID is required to be served alcohol.

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What type of food and drink will be served and when?

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Light refreshments, such as water or lemonade, will be served at the ceremony site prior to the start of the ceremony. Appetizers will be passed around during the cocktail hour after the ceremony. At this point, alcoholic beverages will be served at the bar along with non-alcoholic drink options Dinner is a buffet style that will start right as cocktail hour ends. Please note that the bar closes one hour prior to the reception ending.