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December 16, 2023
Charlottesville, VA
#TheBriehlDeal

Mena & Kristian

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00pm, therefore please arrive 15-45 minutes ahead of time to find your seat and enjoy a welcome drink. The doors will be closed at 3:00pm to not interrupt the ceremony. If you are late, please patiently wait outside until cocktail hour begins at 3:30.

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Can I bring a date?

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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. Your wedding invitation will specify if you have a plus one. Thank you for understanding!

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Are my children invited?

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While we love your little ones, this is an adult only wedding. We encourage you to call your babysitters and use this opportunity for a date night!

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP no later than November 1st, 2023 by using the RSVP section of our website.

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Is there a dress code?

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We are asking our guests to dress in formal attire. Men: suit and tie or tux Women: formal floor length, tea length or midi dresses, pant suits Please no jeans or denim pants

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Are you registered? Where?

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Yes! If you feel so inclined, please visit the registry section of our website to see our registry options.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, king family has a large parking lot in front of where the ceremony and reception will be. They also allow overnight parking for guests who have one too many glasses of wine! We encourage our guests, if you plan to drink, to please leave your car overnight and use Uber, Lyft or find a friend who can safely drive you home.

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Are pets welcome?

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We kindly ask you leave your furry friends at home for the evening.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes, we will be providing beer, wine, 3 speciality cocktails and non alcoholic beverages. Get ready to celebrate!

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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?

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Both the ceremony and reception will take place indoors. There will also be an outdoor fire pit area.

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Can I take pictures?

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We are having an “un-plugged” ceremony (no phones or cameras please!) the greatest gift you can give us is being fully present as we say ‘I Do!’. We have hired progressional photographers and videographers to help us capture this moment and we look forward to sharing them all with you. However, after the ceremony, please feel free to take as many photos and videos as you’d like! Additionally, we will be providing film cameras on each table to have our guests capture the best moments of the night.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Our venue is approximately 20 minutes west of Charlottesville. If you would like to stay near the venue, we recommend looking on Air BNB or VRBO for accommodations that suit your needs. If you would like to stay closer to Charlottesville, we recommend the following hotels: The Boars Head Resort Fox field Inn Quirk Hotel The Townsman The Draftsman Graduate The Inn at Stinson Vineyards

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