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FAQs

The Wedding Website of Patra Zambetis and Ryan Budny
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When should I RSVP by?

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Please kindly RSVP by April 11, 2026.

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Where will the ceremony and reception take place?

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The ceremony will be at Evergreen Lake House, outside weather permitting. The cocktail hour will also be outside and the reception will be indoors at the same location.

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Is there a dress code?

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Dress code is semi-formal/dressy casual. Think mountain chic; guys — suits or blazers with button downs are welcome. Ladies — midi dresses, chic cocktail or flowy dresses are welcome.

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Are kids welcome?

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Children are welcome if indicated on your invite. We welcome your kids to join in the celebration, but per parental discretion (if you want a weekend without kids, come on and party!). Please note, that children will need to be in a carseat in the shuttles, byo carseat.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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We have two wedding blocks reserved: - Marriott West in Golden (25-30 min to the venue) - Comfort Suites at Evergreen Parkway (10 min to the venue) Both locations will have shuttle options to and from the venue. Please see the "Travel" tab for more reservation information.

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Is there parking for the ceremony/reception?

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Parking is very limited at our venue for the ceremony/reception at Evergreen Lake House. Unfortunately given the location, Uber/Lyft generally are not reliable options either. We strongly encourage utilizing a shuttle service that we will provide to and from the hotels in our block to the venue. We also will be coordinating a schedule pick/up drop off service from AirBnb locations. Please text Patra (616-402-2092) or Ryan (262-923-0275) to let us know your lodging plans so we can plan the transportation.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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Please see above for details.

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What time does the reception end?

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The reception will end at 10:00PM; there will be a shuttle at 10PM and likely an earlier shuttle around 9:00PM.

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I am a vegetarian or have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Please contact Patra (616-402-2092) or Ryan (262-923-0275) to advise of any dietary restrictions.

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Are you registered? Where?

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We are registered at Crate and Barrel and through With Joy ( https://withjoy.com/patra-and-ryan/registry )

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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There will be a Welcome party for family on Friday night and an goodbye event for everyone on Sunday afternoon from 1-4PM at New Terrain Brewery, Golden CO. If you are in the area we would love to have you! Please RSVP for both events when RSVP-ing for the wedding.