FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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April 25, 2027.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Please visit the registry page on our website to view gift preferences. They are only welcomed, not required!

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please arrive to the ceremony by 4:00pm to ensure you are comfortably seated by the start time, 4:30pm.

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Is there a dress code?

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Dress code is formal or semi-formal. For men, this may include suits, blazers with tailored dress pants or trousers, with a button down short or polo. Please avoid jeans and t-shirts. Tie is optional! For women, this may include floor length dresses, midi or knee length dresses, or dressy jumpsuits. Color is welcomed! Please avoid wearing white, light/baby blue, or orange.

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Can I bring a date?

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We are only able to accommodate guests that are formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a Plus One, they will appear under your name when you RSVP on the website. Thank you for understanding!

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Are kids welcome?

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We have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults-only affair. Please use our evening as a date night!

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There is a parking garage located behind the hotel. All guests will be given a parking pass at the time of ceremony check-in with a waived fee for the weekend.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Find hotels around Gettysburg as alternative stay.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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The walk from the Hotel Gettysburg parking garage is brief. If you choose to reserve a stay with another hotel, there will not be provided transportation to and from our ceremony and reception.

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Can I take pictures?

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We ask that you DO NOT take photos during our ceremony. We have hired professionals to capture this moment not only for us, but OF us and our guests as they remained unplugged and present when we say 'I do' (again). We will share these photos with you once we receive them. You are free to take all the photos and videos you would like when the ceremony is over.

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What should I do if I cannot make it?

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Please indicate that you are unable to attend our RSVP tab so we can plan accordingly.

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What if I forgot to RSVP?

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We are REQUIRED to submit a final guest count in a timely manner. As a result, we cannot accept late RSVP's. If you do not RSVP by April 25, 2027, we can assume you will not be in attendance and you will be missed!

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Will there be a bar?

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Yes! Drinks on us during cocktail hour and reception. Due to venue policy and regulations, you are not allowed to bring any other alcoholic beverages into the cocktail space or grand ballroom venue.

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What if there were no more room blocks available at Hotel Gettysburg?

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We have blocked a certain number of rooms for our family and friends to book at a discounted rate. Using the link or phone number on the Book Your Stay page, please indicate that you are with the 'Ricketts Wedding'. If there are no more room blocks left, that means you were a bit too late in reserving your stay at the discounted rate. You are welcome to reserve a stay at the hotel, but you will receive the hotel's standard rates.