FAQs

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What is the Dress Code?

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We ask that all our guests wear semi-formal or cocktail attire, and please no jeans as this is a special event. Ladies, please refrain from wearing colors traditionally reserved for the bride (white, ivory, beige, and/or champagne tones). We advise ladies to refrain from wearing stiletto heels as the ceremony will be held in a grassy area, but you are welcome to wear them if you wish. If you have any questions regarding the attire, please feel free to reach out to the bride or groom.

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What Time Should I Arrive by?

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Guests may start to arrive at 3:00 PM. Please be at the venue no later than 3:20 PM. This is to ensure ample time for parking and getting seated prior to the procession beginning at 3:30 PM. Late parties will not be permitted to attend the ceremony and will be asked to enter through another entrance for cocktail hour. This is to decrease interruptions to the ceremony. Please be aware of possible traffic on a Saturday afternoon in the summer.

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Can I Take Pictures During the Ceremony?

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Our ceremony will be an "unplugged ceremony." This means we ask that you refrain from using your phones/devices, as well as put them away and silence them. This is to provide a time where we all can be present together. We ask that all our guests follow this. You will have an opportunity to take photos at a given time per our officiant. However, we hired a wonderful photographer to capture all the special moments during the day, including the ceremony. We would like to avoid any phones/devices in the background of these beautiful pictures that are capturing a major milestone in our lives. We will share all the moments from the ceremony with you soon after the wedding! We do encourage you to take many pictures and videos during cocktail hour and the reception! Please share any photos or videos with us using the QR codes found throughout the venue. We also will have a video camera floating around, so please snag it and leave us a message or your POV of the night!

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What if I do not RSVP by the Deadline?

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To help us with planning, we kindly ask that you RSVP by the date provided on your formal invitation (date: May 24, 2025). If you are having trouble RSVPing online, please contact Hunter or McKayla. Unfortunately, if we do not receive your RSVP by the deadline noted on the invitation, we will have to mark you as "not attending." We will miss celebrating with you, but we do need to finalize the guest count for the venue and our vendors. We cannot make any exceptions. We hope you understand and are able to RSVP by our deadline.

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Will the Wedding be Outside?

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The ceremony will take place outdoors unless the forecast calls for rain. The cocktail hour and reception will be indoors. Please dress accordingly and check the weather conditions leading up to the event since our wedding is in the middle of summer.

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Where Should I Park?

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Our venue has free on-site parking that is large enough for all our guests. Please park in the large lot located in front of the building.

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Are you Registered? Where?

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Your presence at the wedding is enough and a gift is not necessary. However, if you wish to gift us something, we are registered at Amazon, Target, and Zola. We have also registered for cash funds for future endeavors (a honeymoon and house) located on our website if that is of interest. All registries can be found on the "Registry" tab at the top of our website. We will have a card box on the card/gift table if you just want to give us wonderful wishes for the start of our marriage. The card/gift table will be at cocktail hour and the reception if you wish to bring something. However, each of the websites we are registered at has an option to ship a gift to our address on file if that is easier.

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How Can I Share My Pictures/Videos with You?

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We made a shared Google Drive for everyone to upload their photos/videos of the night. There will be signs with QR codes around the reception that you can scan. The QR code will take you directly to the drive to upload anything you took throughout the night.

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Can I Take a Video on Your Video Camera?

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Absolutely!! We have been documenting every part of our wedding journey...all leading up to this day. We want to continue these videos throughout the day and have you take part in it. Our video camera will be floating around, so if you see it please leave us a video message or even your POV of the night. We took inspiration from our parents' wedding videos and wanted to make something similar for us to watch with our future family! So, please leave a message for us, show us different parts of the night, and show us the good times so we can reminisce on the night for many years to come!

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What’s a Bridal Dance?

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We’re doing a traditional bridal dance (or as some may call it a money dance). It’s a Polish wedding tradition, where people have a chance to pay to dance with the bride. Once you’re done dancing, you can grab either a piece of cake or a shot (if you’re of age)! The money from the dance will be used for our honeymoon and house fund!

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Will there be an Open or Cash Bar?

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We will have an open bar, but encourage you to tip the bar staff that are working hard to serve you your drinks. The Lakeside staff are dear to us as we have worked with them at plenty of weddings! Please make sure you have a way to get home or to the hotel safely if you plan on drinking.

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Where can I Stay if I am from Out of Town?

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There are several hotels around the area that you are welcomed to stay at. All travel inquiries regarding airports and hotels can be found on the "Travel" tab of our website.

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Is the Venue Wheelchair/Handicap Accessible?

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Yes, our venue is wheelchair/handicap accessible. The ceremony is on grass, though, so although it is still accessible it may be a little difficult for wheelchairs/walkers. Please ensure ample time to get to your desired seat if extra time is needed due to the grass.

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What Colors are the Bridal Party Wearing?

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The bridesmaids will be in eucalyptus green, and the groomsmen will be in navy blue. You are still welcome to wear these colors if you wish! However, we wanted to provide the colors of the bridal party if you personally would like to avoid matching with them.

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Will Dinner be Plated or a Buffet?

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Dinner will be buffet-style with a variety of options for all guests. The wonderful staff at Lakeside will dismiss your table when it is your turn to get dinner. If you would like more food after every table is served, you are welcome to go back up to the buffet table. There will be a main course option for the children invited that will be indicated on the buffet table and reiterated by the staff serving the food. This will be in small quantities and are only for the children in attendance, not for the adults.

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What if I have a Food Allergy or Restriction?

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Please indicate your food allergy or restriction while submitting your RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We will have a variety of options for dinner, but want to make sure everyone can enjoy a meal.

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How and When Should I RSVP?

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To RSVP, please go to the "RSVP" tab at the top of our website when it becomes available. We ask that you RSVP by May 24, 2025.

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Are My Children Invited?

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While we adore your kids, invitations will specify if your children have been invited. Please refer to your invitation for your specific guest list. If your kids are not listed on the invitation, we do encourage you to use this evening as a fun night out for yourselves! However, if you are unable to attend due to this, we understand and will miss you. Your understanding means the world to us and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!

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Can I Bring a Plus One?

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Our wedding is strictly invitation only. Thus, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, your invitation will state "and Guest," and we will indicate the party size we have in your name. In addition, another RSVP will appear with your name when you RSVP if a guest is accounted for.

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How Will I Know How Many Members of My Party are Invited?

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Each invitation will have a line that states "We have (#) seats in your name." This number will indicate how many seats we have reserved for your family.

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What do I do if I Cannot Make the Wedding?

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You will be dearly missed! If you cannot make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible by RSVPing "not attending" so we can plan accordingly. We appreciate knowing so we can make sure we celebrate with you another time after the wedding.