FAQs
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Are children invited to the wedding?
Answer
Unfortunately, children under the age of twelve (12) are not permitted at The Promise Gardens, with the exception of the flower girls and ring bearer. While we adore your little ones, this policy helps us create a relaxed and elegant atmosphere for all guests and we kindly ask for your understanding as we honor our beautiful venue's guidelines. We truly appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for making arrangements to celebrate with us!
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Transportation and Parking
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Please note: shuttle transportation will be provided for *ALL* guests to and from The Promise Gardens. There is VERY limited on-site parking available at the venue and is ONLY available for special needs, large carpools, or handicap accessibility and MUST be cleared by Max/Jess first. Shuttles will begin pick-up around 3pm from a designated location that will be announced shortly. Shuttles returning back to the pick-up location will run at the end of the evening. Shuttles will begin pick-up around 3pm from a designated location that will be announced shortly. Shuttles returning back to the pick-up location will run toward the end of the evening, last call is 9:30pm. Formal transportation times to be finalized closer to our big day. Ride shares (Uber, Lyft) are LIMITED in Athol -- please do NOT rely on ride shares. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and plan accordingly if you do not plan to utilize provided transportation provided -- organizing and relying on your own transportation to/from the venue will be at your own risk.
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Wedding Weekend Basic Timeline
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Max and Jess plan on arriving to Lake George region the afternoon of Friday, 10/3. There will be an informal "Brews before the I Do's" to welcome any friends and family traveling to the area the evening of 10/3 -- scheduled in the coming months with more information to follow! There will be a farewell breakfast/brunch on Sunday for friends and family departing after the big day - more information to come as well! We will be staying in the Lake George region through early Monday 10/6 to enjoy a quiet Sunday with immediate family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like in the Lake George region - feel free to make a mini weekend getaway out of it!
