Beth & Patrick
FAQs
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When should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP no later than November 1st. We very much hope you can make it!
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What is the weather like in Tampa in December?
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Tampa in December is beautiful! The average temperature is 76 degrees during the day, but it can get a bit chilly at night, especially out on the water!
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How should we get from the ceremony to the reception?
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There will be a shuttle bus to transport guests from the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel to the boat dock. The boat dock is only half a mile from the hotel, which is less than a 5 minute drive. The bus will return to the hotel a few times, so don't stress if you miss the first pickup!
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Is there parking at the hotel?
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Yes; the hotel offers valet parking for a fee. There are also many parking garages available in the surrounding area.
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Tell us more about the yacht!
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After the ceremony, please join us on the Yacht StarShip for cocktail hour, dinner, drinks, and dancing - not to mention great views of the Tampa skyline! The yacht offers two climate-controlled main floors, and an open-air top deck. Please note that once we set sail, the yacht will not dock until 10pm. **For security, a photo ID will be required to board the yacht.
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Will we be able to disembark from the yacht after we set sail?
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Barring any emergencies, the boat will set sail at 5:30pm and dock no sooner than 10pm; please be sure to plan accordingly!
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What should I wear?
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We suggest cocktail attire.
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Where are you registered?
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Please know that your love and company on our wedding day is the only thing we could ask for! However, if you do wish to celebrate with a gift, please see the "Registry" tab on our website to view the items we feel would be a great addition to our married life. For your convenience and ours, please ship any gifts; our mailing address will automatically be entered for you at checkout.
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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
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For your convenience, we have a room block at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel. The room block rate is $159 per night. This rate applies to both Friday and Saturday nights. The last day to book a reservation in the room block at this rate will be Friday, November 5th. To make your reservation, please visit the below weblink or call the hotel reservations line directly at (888) 627-8105, requesting reservations for the Kowalczyk-Flanagan wedding block. Wedding block reservation link: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1623269615701&key=GRP
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Will we see you after the wedding to say goodbye?
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Yes! Please join us the next day, Sunday the 5th, for a send-off brunch at 11am at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel.
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So, how long have you two been engaged now?
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On the date of our wedding, we will have been engaged for 1,429 days! We've had a lot of life changes in that time, including two big moves and a pandemic puppy!