FAQs

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When should we RSVP by?

Answer

Please RSVP by February 24th so we can have an accurate headcount. We will be sad to have you miss our day, but, if we do not receive an RSVP by this date, then we may not be able to accommodate you :)

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Can I bring a date?

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All guests will be listed on your envelope and the RSVP section of our website!

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Are kids welcome?

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As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including them in the ceremony or reception. Please use our wedding as a fun date night!

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What is the dress code?

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Our dress code is formal attire. Women, break out long jumpsuits or dresses that are knee length or longer, and please do not wear white. Men, please wear suits, slacks, or nice sports coat and dress shoes (no jeans or hats please!). Please follow this dress code, you will be asked to leave or change if not. If you have any questions, feel free to check with the bride or groom!

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Where should we park?

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There is plenty of free parking near the entrance of the John Ball Zoo. The funicular will be running to bring people up to the venue. This is weather dependent, so, if unavailable, there will be black vans in the zoo parking lot to shuttle people to our beautiful venue. Please allow for extra time for this process, the funicular can hold 30 people at a time every 10 minutes, and the vans can carry 15-20 people every 15 minutes. :)

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When should we arrive?

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Please arrive to John Ball Zoo by 4:15pm to leave room for parking, using the funicular, mingling, and finding your seat for the ceremony. The funicular will stop running 5 minutes before the ceremony and will not reopen until after the ceremony has been completed to avoid disruptions.

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What will the weather be like?

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Welcome to Michigan, all of you out-of-towners! The weather here can be funny. During the day, the weather in Grand Rapids should be beautiful, averaging 75-80 degrees, but will get chilly at night. Please bring some warm layers for the evening!

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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Our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour are outdoors under an arbor, and our reception will be inside.

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Whom should I call with questions?

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Prior to out wedding day, feel free to call the bride or the groom at their personal numbers! Day of, please contact the maid of honor or best man with your urgent or emergent questions.