FAQs
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"When should I RSVP by?"
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August 1. No exceptions.
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"Are my kids invited?"
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We love you, and we love your kids. But: we would like you to consider this as an evening away from the kids, where we get to celebrate with you without worrying about where your kids are, what they're doing, and what they're planning nefariously while your attention is elsewhere.
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"Can I bring a +1?"
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Fun fact: we've accounted for your +1 in your invitation! If there's no mention of a +1 there, please come on your own, so we can more intimately celebrate with You.
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"Where can I park for the wedding?"
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Excellent question: There are two parking lots at the church. One is located off of James St (which gets some use by the local residents, and the businesses alongside the church) and the other is the actual church lot which is only accessible through Alice St, which is directly behind the church. There's also East Providence City Hall down the street, which is public parking accessible via Grove Ave, and general street parking along Taunton Ave and Grove Ave.
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"What if the reception ends and I want to keep hanging out?"
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You're more than welcome to hang out at Crescent Park; we will be leaving probably around 8:30 though. Take a look at our "Things To Do" page: we put down some of our favorite things, both for daytime and post-wedding things!
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"Should we bring anything?"
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To the wedding, no! Just yourselves! To the reception, yes! It's an outdoor reception at a park; this will be the case regardless of rain or wind (or snow), so consider bringing a raincoat (if raining) or overcoat (if you don't like wind chill, or droppings temps towards the evening). Also, please bring chairs for yourselves (if you want seats) or picnic blankets (if you don't mind 'roughing it' on the grass).
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"What if I have a food allergy?"
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Our reception food is going to have gluten, nuts, and probably dairy. We do have a vegetarian option, but we haven't got anything for our lovely friends who have any of the aforementioned allergies. Please let us know ahead of time, by text or email or on your RSVP, if you have one of those allergies and we will try to figure something out! For the love of all things, let us know. Please.
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"Did she actually punch you in the face?"
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Yes. Yes she did.
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"Who liked who first?"
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Joanna. But only because of Dan texting too much all the time. "Allegedly"
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"Is Joanna changing her name?"
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#O'BrienToBe
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"What is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything?"
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42.
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"What was your first date?"
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Borealis Coffee Roastery (in Riverside) was our first date. Honeybird (in E.P.) + Ice Cream Barn (in Swansea) was our first date as an official couple.
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"Is he nice when he runs D&D?"
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"He never lets my high rolls mean anything. So mean."
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"What do you do for a lowkey date night?"
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We watch movies and shows. It started out because Dan hadn't seen "Indiana Jones", and Joanna hadn't seen "The Gods Must Be Crazy". Dan also hadn't seen "Stargate SG-1", and Joanna hadn't watched "Chased By Dinosaurs". (We're collectively much more cultured now.)
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"Who's been to the ER more in the relationship?"
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Dan. But not by much.
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"Should we resist?"
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That would be futile.
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"How did you *actually* meet?"
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"She punched me in the face. Don't change the subject."
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"Who drives when you're together?"
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Dan. Generally. 99.9999% of the time. Joanna has driven once.
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"I am your father."
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That's not a question. That's also not true; that's impossible!
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"Dan: when did you know you wanted to marry Joanna?"
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At Seven Stars, on our 'second date' when I asked her if we could be official.
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"Joanna: when did you know you wanted to marry Dan?"
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When he said "I love you" the first time.
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"Where did you meet?"
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America's Best Defense, Attleboro Falls! (Thank you, Sensei Brochu!)
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"How many things have been broken since you've been together?"
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Two glasses (via being dropped), one mason jar (also via being dropped), one laptop (via Coffee Exchange Tuxedo spilled at high velocity) The dishwasher too, though that's not because either of us did anything.
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"Where will you live once you're married?"
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In East Providence, in a condo. Yay!
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"Seriously though: did she punch you?"
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"Yes! She did! It's probably recorded on at least four security cameras!"
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"Joanna: what are attractive things that Dan does?"
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"Crawled underneath my car to find out what was leaking. (It was an $85 repair job.) Picked me up for coffee. (Take notes, single men.) Paid for coffee, and dinner. And ice cream. And gas. Kissed me first. Drilled holes for the plants to hang. And the coat rack. Very responsive via text, email, and smoke signals."
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"Dan: what are attractive things that Joanna does?"
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"We don't have that kinda time here."
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"Doctor Jones, I presume?"
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Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?
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"Who's older?"
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Joanna. According to sources, she's "ancient". (Source: Joanna, when she asked Dan out)
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"What is the five year mission?"
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To explore new worlds. To seek out new life, and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before.
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"On a more serious note: did she actually punch you in the face?"
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"Yes. She actually did. It was a pretty nice bop to the nose too."
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"What's the silliest thing you do together?"
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Joanna bought Dan a set of fox Christmas ornaments; rather than hanging on the tree, we've been hiding them for each other to find (or be ambushed by) around the condo since then. Best hiding spot to date: the electric kettle. Longest hiding spot to date: the butter drawer in the fridge. Most entertaining hiding spot to date: the shower.
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"How long have you been together?"
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Well. Since time is moving forward, we can't really say how long. However, when we *do* get married, it will have been 367 days.
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"How hard did she punch you?"
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"Well... she didn't knock me out. But I didn't not see stars. So, do with this information what you will!"
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"What will you have for dinner?"
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Two hard boiled eggs. Make that three hard boiled eggs. Either its foggy out or make that 12 more hard boiled eggs. And one duck egg.