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FAQs

If you have any questions and you are a Carter/Burke, please contact Tom or Kim Burke. If you have any questions and you are a McKnight/Adkins/Gaulin please contact Jim or Andrea McKnight.
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How do I get to the Venue from Downtown Rome?

Answer

Link for Google Maps Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2xyTq3UG85Fcty1E8 Starting Point: Clock Tower 410 E 2nd St, Rome, GA 30161 1. Head toward E 5th Ave 2. Turn left onto E 5th Ave 3. Turn right onto US-27 N/Martha Berry Blvd NE 4. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto GA-1 Loop 5. Turn right onto Technology Pkwy 6. Continue onto Huffaker Rd NW 7. Turn right onto Big Texas Valley Rd NW Destination will be on the left The Farm Rome Ga 2979 Big Texas Valley Rd NW, Rome, GA 30165 Note: Avoid Fouche Gap

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Why avoid Fouche Gap?

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Please avoid Fouche Gap when traveling to the venue. It’s a twisty, mountainous road, and we’d rather everyone arrive safely and worry-free. Please utilize the above route instead.

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What is the date, time, and location of the ceremony and reception?

Answer

Wedding day is April 25, 2026. Ceremony is to begin at 4:30 at The Farm Rome GA (2979 Big Texas Valley Rd NW, Rome, GA 30165). Reception following ceremony at the same location.

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Is there a dress code?

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We ask guests to dress in Cocktail attire.

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What is the timeline of events?

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Guests arrive at 4:00 Ceremony beginning at 4:30 Cocktail hour 5:00 to 6:00 Dinner 6:00 to 7:00 Cake Cutting 7:15 "Grand Exit" 7:30 Dancing 8:00 to 11:00

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Will there be a Garter or Bouquet Toss?

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No.

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Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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Our amazing photographer will be capturing every moment of the ceremony, so we ask that guests please keep phones and cameras away. Don’t worry—you’ll have a 15-second window to snap a photo of the couple once they’re in place.

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Is there a cash bar, open bar, or signature drinks?

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We will have an open beer and wine bar for your enjoyment. Non-alcoholic options including soda, lemonade, water, and iced tea will also be available. Be advised that the Bartenders reserve the right to card and/or refuse service at any event. Guests will be asked to provide ID.

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Should I bring a jacket or sweater?

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The wedding will be held outdoors in the North Georgia mountains in the spring. Evenings can get chilly, so we recommend bringing a light jacket or wrap to stay comfortable.

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Is smoking permitted at the venue?

Answer

Tobacco smoking (both cigarettes and vaping) is permitted only in the designated smoking area near the parking lot. Smoking is not allowed in any other areas, including near wooden structures.