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What is the venue's address?

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Cedar Oaks Farm 461 Forest Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523

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When should I reply by?

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To help us with our planning, please RSVP to the events as soon as possible. However, the deadline is August 1st, 2025. If we don't receive your RSVP by this date, we cannot make exceptions and will have to mark you as 'no'. We thank you in helping us provide our venue and vendors with an accurate guest count in a timely manner!

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Are children & plus-ones allowed?

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Due to limited space, we can only accommodate guests who are formally invited. Your invitation will be made out to "{Your Name} & Guest" if a plus one has been given to you. Otherwise we ask that only the named people in the invitation are in attendance.

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What is the dress code?

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We can't wait to see our loved ones all dressed up for our big day! Please join us in your best cocktail attire. Men: A suit and tie of any color. Women: Dress of various lengths, including tea-length, knee-length, or mid-length. Inspo Board | https://pin.it/6o6dcIbjg

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What color are the bridesmaids wearing?

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All of my beautiful bridesmaids will be wearing a light blue.

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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The venue will be open to receive guests at 4:00 PM, one hour ahead of our ceremony start time. We recommend arriving by 4:30 PM. This will ensure guests have enough time to walk to the ceremony space (approximately a 3-minute walk from the parking lot) and find a seat. Musical prelude to begin at 4:45 PM.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! There will be wine & beer during dinner and an open bar for the party! We want you to have the best time so the drinks are on us but the hangover is on you!

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Our ceremony and social hour will be held outside, while the reception will be inside.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding ceremony?

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We kindly ask that you keep our ceremony "unplugged" and refrain from taking any photos or videos at our ceremony. We want our guests to truly be in the moment with us during this special day.

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Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

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A social hour will take place on the front lawn between the ceremony and reception where you can enjoy cocktails, mocktails, small bites and lawn games.

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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The reception will end at 10:00 PM; there will not be an after-party to follow.

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Where will wedding updates be posted?

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Additional updates or changes that need your attention will appear on our wedding website homepage.

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I have more questions about your wedding, who can I contact?

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Kindly contact our wedding planner, Robyn McNiel at robynmcniel@gmail.com with any further questions ahead of the wedding.