FAQs

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What time should I arrive?

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Arrival time to our ceremony is 4:30pm to give yourself plenty of time to park, find your seat, and get settled for a 5pm ceremony start time. Church doors will be open for early arrivals. It will be around rush hour on a Friday so we recommend to plan enough buffer time for traffic.

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Can I bring children and extra guests?

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Due to limited space, we kindly ask that only the guests listed on your invitation attend. While we adore your little ones, this will be an adults-only celebration with some family exceptions. Please reach out to the couple if you'd like to request additional guests. We appreciate your understanding!

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How and when do I RSVP?

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You can RSVP via our wedding website. Simply click on the RSVP tab, enter your name, and indicate your attendance. Please do so as soon as possible, but no later than March 10, 2026!

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Can I change my RSVP?

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If you need to change your RSVP, please contact the couple immediately so we can plan accordingly.

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What should I wear to the wedding?

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Our wedding will be a formal event so we kindly ask guests to dress in formal attire. Think elegant dresses, suits, or tuxedos. We ask dresses remain modest and knee length. The ceremony and reception are being held indoors, but feel free to bring a shawl or jacket if it's going to be a chilly night. The venue has a beautiful patio with fire pits available for some extra warmth. If you'd like to be coordinated with our color palette, feel free to wear shades of green, pink, brown, or black. We'd appreciate no shades of red as that color is being reserve for our bridal party. We can’t wait to see everyone looking and feeling their best!

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Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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We’d love for everyone to be fully present with us during the ceremony, so we kindly ask that phones and cameras be put away at that time. After the ceremony, feel free to snap away and take all the photos you’d like during the party!

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How do I get to the venue?

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Directions to the venue can be found in the location section of our wedding website. We will be providing ride share vouchers to help subsidize the cost of travel. Please reach out to the couple for codes. We recommend ride share or carpooling especially if you plan to enjoy the open bar!

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Where can I park?

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Holy Philly has a small parking lot behind the church and additional spots along Rockwell Ave and Ridgeway St. There is plenty of parking available in the parking lot at the Knowlton.

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Are there accommodations nearby?

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Yes, please find accommodation recommendations in "travel" section of our wedding website. We have a hotel block available at the Raddison at a discounted rate. You can call 215.638.8300 and mention: TRUDEAU-DAWKINS WEDDING or use www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/QT95Z3 (use desktop if mobile is not loading).

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What is on the menu?

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We will be offering a station-style dinning experience with a diverse menu including vegetarian options. If you have a specific dietary restriction or allergy that you would like to share, please do so in your RSVP.

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Are there recommended activities?

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Yes, Philadelphia is full of fun things to do! We’ve listed some local attractions and activities in the "things to do" section for you to browse.