FAQs

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What time should I arrive for the ceremony?

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Please arrive at St. Mary’s between 3:00pm and 3:15pm EDT to allow ample time for parking and getting seated before the procession begins at 3:30pm.

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Is there parking available at the ceremony and reception locations?

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Yes! Parking is available at St. Mary's in the rear behind the church and school. Parking is available at Timber Banks in the events center parking lot to the right of the inclined drive.

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Can I take photos during the wedding?

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We ask that you kindly put your phones and cameras away during the ceremony as we want you all to be present with us in the moment. We have a professional photographer and videographer capturing the ceremony for us. Other than the ceremony, yes! Please feel free to take as many photos and videos as you like.

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Is there transportation to the reception?

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Shuttles will be available to take guests to and from the reception venue. There is also overnight parking at the reception location, so guests can either drive themselves, use the provided shuttle, or arrange for an Uber/Lyft. For transportation to the reception, the shuttle will be bringing guests to Timber Banks Golf Club & Marina from the Hampton Inn Syracuse Clay. Please check back here for the timing of the shuttle!

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Will there be vegetarian options?

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Yes! We will have a variety of options to meet everyone's dietary needs. When submitting your RSVP, please indicate any allergies or dietary restrictions so we can plan accordingly.

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Are children allowed at the wedding?

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As much as we love your little ones, our wedding is exclusively for adults, with the exception of our flower girl and ring bearer.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Due to limited space, we can only accommodate guests who are formally invited. If you've received a plus one, it will be specifically detailed in the save the date and the invitation. Otherwise, we ask that only the named people in the invitation are in attendance. Thank you for understanding.

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What should I wear to the wedding?

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The dress code for our wedding day is cocktail attire. We ask that guests wear cocktail dresses, LBDs, dressy jumpsuits, dark jackets and slacks, a suit and tie, etc. Please note that the ceremony and reception will be fully indoors.

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What do I do during the break?

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The ceremony will be starting at 3:30pm and should last approximately 30-45 minutes. There will be a shuttle departing from the Hampton Inn Syracuse Clay to take people to the cocktail hour. Please check back here for the timing of the shuttle! After the ceremony, we encourage people to make their way back to the hotel in order to drop off their cars. Feel free to freshen up and grab a snack during the break!

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When should I RSVP by?

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To help us with our planning, please RSVP to the events as soon as possible. However the deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026.