Kristen & Nick
FAQs
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Where is the wedding?
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Our ceremony and reception are in Northfield, Minnesota not in Minneapolis where Nick and Kristen reside.
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Are you having a shuttle service for the wedding?
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Yes! We are having a shuttle pick up from our 3 hotels from 2:00-3:20 before our ceremony starts and will start taking people back to their hotels from 8:00 pm until 11:00 pm! There will be a posted schedule in each hotel on the day of the wedding with pick up times. For more details navigate to the Travel page of our website.
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Is the wedding ceremony and reception outdoor?
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The venue is a beautiful garden with multiple indoor and outdoor areas. The ceremony will be outdoor in a covered lath house and the reception is in an indoor area for dinner but guests can wander around the entire property during the evening. On the property there is multiple areas to go and explore; outdoor lawn games, reception hall, large fireplace, the woods, secret garden paths, outdoor bar, and a wood fire pizza oven for late night snacks. Please dress accordingly (light shall or jacket, heels that won’t sink into the grass, etc)
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When will the food be served?
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Since we are getting married in late October, we wanted to have as much light on this beautiful day as possible. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:30pm, hors d’oeuvres and cocktail hour will begin at 4:00pm and will last until 5:30pm when dinner is served in the reception area. We will also have late night pizzas starting at 9:00pm. You won't be leaving hungry, trust us!
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Can we smoke in the outdoor sections of the Gardens?
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No, smoking is prohibited on the garden grounds
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Where are you registered at?
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In the “registry” section of the website you can see the 3 places we are registered at; Zola for our cash funds like our House Fund and Honeymoon, Amazon, and Target
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Can I bring a date?
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If your invitation or on the RSVP section of the site says “and Guest”, then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.
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What is the attire for the wedding?
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Semi-Formal: Tuxes, suites, gowns, cocktail dresses, rompers or jumpsuits, and nice dresses are all welcome. We ask that you please avoid jeans and casual wear.
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Does Garden's of Castle Rock have parking?
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Yes! If you don't plan on drinking and want to drive to and from your hotel and the venue, Garden's of Castle rock provides a very large parking lot that will accommodate everyone.
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Will the drinks be provided or is it a cash bar?
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We are providing an open bar experience for everyone at our wedding that includes 2 signature cocktails, light and dark beer, and wine. With that being said bring some cash to tip our lovely bartenders.