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FAQs/ItineraryFAQs/Itinerary

The Wedding Website of Mercy Baldino and Gabriel Santos
Reach out to Mercy or Gavi for questions other than what we have listed here :) Be sure to check back on our website for any updates or changes to the itinerary. MOST IMPORTANT! Please bring only positive vibes and lots of energy :)
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ItineraryItinerary

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Ceremony: 6:00-6:30 p.m. (on the beach) Cocktail Hour: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (outdoors in the Paradise Garden) Reception: 7:30-11:30 p.m. (indoors & upstairs in the Paradise Ballroom)

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Will there be food & drinks?Will there be food & drinks?

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Of course!!!!!! Cocktail Hour: open bar - hors d'oeuvres - music - photo opportunities Reception Dinner: open bar - buffet dinner - dessert - more great music - toasts - & lots of dancing (start practicing!)

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What is the dress code?What is the dress code?

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Help contribute to the sunset tropical beach vibe by coming dressed in your favorite pastel colors/prints. Use the above photo for color palate inspiration :) Other than that, really anything but white ;)

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Will we be on the sand?Will we be on the sand?

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Yes, for the ceremony the chairs are on the sand (see the photo from the "Venue" section). You will initially be on a boardwalk, but to get to your seat you will briefly walk on sand. Pro Tip: the sand is soft, so maybe rethink stilettos ;)

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Where do we park?Where do we park?

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Parking is on-site at the venue. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the ceremony. This will provide enough time for parking and seating to ensure a smooth ceremony.

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How do we get to the ceremony site?How do we get to the ceremony site?

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The entrance to the ceremony beach site will be through the Paradise Garden entrance. It is the 2nd garden entrance to the right of the venue building. We will also be in the Paradise Garden for the cocktail hour. Pro Tip: take a "right" into the venue parking lot to park closest to the Paradise Garden entrance.

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Where will we be if it is raining?Where will we be if it is raining?

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There is a pavilion within the Paradise Garden area that the ceremony will take place under. Cocktail hour would be moved indoors to the reception space.

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Sunglasses and Shoes!Sunglasses and Shoes!

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Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended if the day is bright and sunny (fingers crossed)! Comfy shoes are recommended for dancing! Pro Tip: leave your "dancing" shoes in the car and do a shoe swap before heading up to the indoor reception space.

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Capture the love!Capture the love!

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Be on the lookout for our photo sharing QR code and "I Spy" game during the wedding! Scan the QR code with your phone to upload the photos and videos you captured of our special day to a shared album for all to visit. We can't wait to see the day through your eyes! Pro Tip: this is a friendly reminder to stay out of the aisle for our professional photographers during our ceremony :)