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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

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We’d love to see our family and friends get dressed up for the big day. Dress code is formal attire. The ceremony will be outdoors in a grassy area, so leave the stilettos at home. Ladies can wear floor length, tea length, or midi formal dresses. Gentlemen can wear a suit and tie. No jeans, please! Please visit “Attire Inspo“ page to view colours suitable to wear.

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ARE ACCOMMODATIONS COVERED?ARE ACCOMMODATIONS COVERED?

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Yes, we have booked the entire house for family & wedding party! For those outside of family & wedding party we recommend the following hotels: Picton Harbour Inn, or The Royal Hotel.

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IS FOOD COVERED?IS FOOD COVERED?

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Yes! Both breakfasts (for family & wedding party), rehearsal dinner, and reception dinner will be covered.

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HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR HONEYMOON FUND?HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR HONEYMOON FUND?

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The greatest gift of all is your presence on our special day. However, should you wish to contribute to our honeymoon, your contribution can be given with your wedding card and dropped in the card box at the reception.

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IS THERE AN OPEN BAR?IS THERE AN OPEN BAR?

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Yes! Local wine and spirits will be available.

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IS THERE PARKING ON SITE?IS THERE PARKING ON SITE?

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Yes! There is free parking located at the back of the house.

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MAY I TAKE PHOTOS DURING THE CEREMONY?MAY I TAKE PHOTOS DURING THE CEREMONY?

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We are asking our guests to join in an unplugged ceremony (no cellphones please). We have hired professional photographers & videographers to capture the entire day.

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CAN I TAKE PICTURES AND POST THEM ON SOCIAL MEDIA?CAN I TAKE PICTURES AND POST THEM ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

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Yes! We encourage guests to post pictures on their social media, our only request is that you tag us and include our wedding hashtag, #marriedatthemerrill, so we can keep track of the night!

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CAN I BRING A DATE?CAN I BRING A DATE?

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Due to limited space, we’re only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on our wedding invitation. If you received a plus one they will appear under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding!

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WILL THE WEDDING EVENTS TAKE PLACE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?WILL THE WEDDING EVENTS TAKE PLACE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?

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The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will take place outdoors, weather permitting.

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IS SMOKING ALLOWED?IS SMOKING ALLOWED?

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Not indoors, but there are designated smoking areas outside with provided ashbins to keep the outdoors in pristine condition.

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WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN?WHAT TIME IS CHECK IN?

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Check-in is at 3 PM. Park behind the house and you’ll meet Madeline in the lobby.

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CAN I TAKE A CENTERPIECE HOME AS A SOUVENIR?CAN I TAKE A CENTERPIECE HOME AS A SOUVENIR?

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You’re more than welcome to take any of the fresh bouquets on the table, except Jaclyn‘s bridal bouquet at the sweetheart table. We kindly ask you to wait until the end of the night and not take any candles, or additional signs/decorations as they belong to the house.