FAQs

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What's your COVID-19 policy?

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Our reception venue requires everyone to be fully vaccinated. We are at a 100% vaccination rate among guests who will be attending. We've always thought we had pretty smart family and friends, but this is nice validation nonetheless. To keep our indoor event as safe as possible, and give peace of mind for those returning home to young unvaccinated children or other vulnerable family members, we're asking that everyone take a rapid test in the 48 hours leading up to the wedding and ensure a negative result prior to joining us on Friday or Saturday. As of March 2022, Philadelphia has dropped its indoor mask mandate, though we certainly support you wearing a mask indoors if you would prefer. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and keep you updated if anything changes.

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Will transportation be provided from the hotels to the wedding and back?

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Yes! Shuttles will pick you up from the hotels, bring you to the ceremony in Abbe's hometown of Ardmore, back to Fitler Club for the reception, and, finally, to the hotel after the reception (or the after party for the night owls!). St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Ardmore, where the ceremony is being held, is about 35 minutes from downtown Philadelphia. Shuttles will depart from The Hotel Palomar (117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia) at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 17. Please board shuttles ten minutes before 3:00 PM outside the front door of the hotel on 17th Street. Any local Philadelphians who don’t want to drive out to Ardmore and back, please feel free to come to The Hotel Palomar and board a shuttle. After the ceremony, shuttles will bring guests to the reception at Fitler Club. Shuttles will begin bringing guests back to the Hotel Palomar at 10:00 PM. The last shuttle leaves the Fitler Club at 1 AM at the end of the after party.

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What's the dress code?

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Elegant, festive, and colorful formal cocktail attire. Think midi or maxi dresses, jumpsuits, or suits and ties. You can leave your tux and gown at home! The ceremony and reception will be indoors, with cocktail hour outside, weather permitting.

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Is parking available at the ceremony and reception venues?

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For guests who are driving their own cars, here is parking information for all of this weekend’s events. Welcome Party – Hotel Palomar, 24th Floor, 117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA Friday, September 16, 8 – 10 PM Parking: Valet parking available at hotel curbside; Parking garages in the Rittenhouse Square area Wedding Ceremony – St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 36 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA Saturday, September 17, 4 PM processional – be in and seated by 3:45 PM Parking: Lower Merion Lot 3 across Ardmore Avenue from the church and adjacent to and behind Ardmore House; School Lane curb spots between Ardmore Avenue and Cricket Avenue No Parking: Curb spots on Ardmore Avenue; Curb spots on W. Athens Avenue; On St. Mary’s campus (unless handicapped access is required) Wedding Reception — Fitler Club, 24 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA Saturday, September 17, 6 PM Directions: From 30th Street Station, take Market Street bridge over Schuylkill River toward City Hall; take the first right turn onto 23rd Street. Take the first right turn onto Ludlow Street to Fitler Club. Parking: Complimentary valet parking available for all wedding guests; No self-parking available Brunch — Hotel Palomar, 24th Floor, 117 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA Sunday, September 18, 9 – 11 AM Parking: Valet parking available at hotel curbside; Parking lots in the Rittenhouse Square area

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Are the ceremony and reception location ADA accessible?

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Yes, both the ceremony and reception locations, as well as all three hotels, are accessible to all.

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Can I take pictures to post on social media?

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We ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony at the church. During the reception? Go nuts! Be sure to use the hashtag #nickandabbe so we can see!

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Are kids invited?

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While we love your kids and wish we could invite them all, we’re limiting our guest list to those under six months and over 16. If you'd like to bring your kids to town to explore Philadelphia, let us know and we will assist in finding childcare for Saturday's events. And, if your kids are in town, please know they are most welcome at the Welcome Party and Brunch!

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I have dietary restrictions. What’s the best way to communicate that to you?

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Please let us know about your dietary needs when you RSVP so we can be sure to accommodate you. Go ahead and jot them down on the margins or on the back and we'll make sure you're well taken care of.