FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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The dress code is cocktail attire. While not required, we do encourage you to wear festive fall colors to celebrate the season! This includes, but is not limited to, maroon reds, earthy yellows, burnt oranges, forest greens, navy blues, plum purples, browns, beiges, and blacks.

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Is there a wedding party?

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Due to having such a small, intimate celebration planned with just our close friends and family, we have opted out of having a wedding party.

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What will the cocktail hour and buffet dinner consist of?

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Our cocktail hour will consist of an assorted charcuterie and cheese board, which includes a variety of artisan meats and cheeses, dried fruits, and cornichons. Reception dinner will be buffet style. This includes a seasonal salad, butternut squash ravioli, mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, truffle butter and mushroom chicken, and New York strip steak with a cabernet demiglace. If there is a food allergy that we are not aware of, please let us know as soon as possible.

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Can I bring outside food or beverages to the reception?

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Outside food or beverages, including alcohol, are strictly prohibited to be on premises at Rose Vineyard and Winery, per their website. We encourage you to enjoy the spread and beverages provided.

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Is there an open bar?

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We have hand selected a variety of wines from the vineyard for you to enjoy at cocktail hour and reception, free of charge. There will also be an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages.

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Is smoking allowed at the Ceremony location?

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As this is a private family home, we will kindly ask you to withhold the use and disposal of cigarettes and cigars on the property.

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Is smoking allowed at the Reception venue?

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Rose Vineyard and Winery is a working farm vineyard. We ask that you be mindful of the disposal of cigarettes and cigars on the property. Per Rose Vineyard and Winery website, smoking within 25 feet of any vineyard entrance is strictly prohibited.

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What if I can only attend the ceremony, and not the reception?

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Totally fine! Our RSVP tool allows you to attend both the ceremony and reception, or either one if scheduling conflicts arise. Please indicate as such when you RSVP.

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony will begin at 11:00AM promptly, however you may arrive any time after 10:30AM. Please note there will be no food or beverages provided at the ceremony, and restrooms are for emergencies only.

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Can I take pictures during the Ceremony?

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We kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos, either with a camera or cell phone, for the entire duration of the ceremony, including the processional and recessional.

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Are kids invited?

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Please refer to guests listed on your invite.

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Will there be a bridal shower?

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Instead of a traditional Bridal Shower, we instead have opted to have a Couple's Shower over the summer. This will include both the Bride and the Groom. We are inviting all guests who have been invited to our wedding to attend! Information forthcoming.

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Can I request a song to be played at the Reception, either before or during the wedding?

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We have worked closely with our musicians to curate a song list and experience that reflects us and our goals for the wedding. No requests will be accepted before or during the wedding.

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Will transportation be provided between the ceremony and the reception?

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No transportation will be provided between the ceremony and reception. Guests will be asked to utilize their own means of transportation. However, rest assured the reception is only a 10 minute drive from our ceremony location!

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Should I bring a gift to your wedding?

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Since all of our guests will be invited to our Couple's Shower over the summer, please plan to bring your gifts there instead. We also kindly ask that you do not mail gifts to our home ahead of the Shower. Information on the Couple's Shower and registry forthcoming.

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Can I buy gifts not listed on your registry?

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While we appreciate the generosity, we kindly ask that you only purchase gifts or donate to funds listed on our registry. Thank you!

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I'm unfamiliar with the Ceremony location. Can you tell me how to get there?

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20 Carriage Hill Drive is a white colonial style home, at the end of the cul-de-sac. The home is situated at the top of a hill. Note that the road is shaped like a backwards "L", with the house being located at the very end of the street. Please do not park in the driveway, and instead park along the cul-de-sac (not on it). Due to the limited amount of space, we ask guests to please only use one vehicle per household if possible. When driving up the street, please be aware of children in the neighborhood and drive slowly. Carriage Hill Drive is located in Guilford, CT. The road can be accessed via Peddler's Road if coming southbound from i95, or from Moose Hill Road if coming northbound from i95/southbound from i91. Both Peddler's Road and Moose Hill Road connect to Route 1 in Guilford.

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I'm unfamiliar with the Reception venue. Can you tell me how to get there?

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Rose Vineyards and Winery is located on Valley Road, right off of Route 139/Branford Road. Route 139/Branford Road runs between Route 80 and Route 1 in Branford. The Vineyard is a large, charcoal colored building visible from Route 139/Branford Road. Follow the sign for Van Wilgen's Garden Center when looking for Valley Road. After turning onto Valley Road, take a quick, sharp left turn to pull into the vineyard driveway. Pull all the way around the building, and you will see ample parking available.