FAQs
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How do i RSVP?
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Your can click the RSVP tab above and RSVP at anytime! If your name isn't showing up or there are issue with the website please reach out the bride/groom privately!!
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Can i take my own photos during the ceremony?
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NO! This will be a unplugged ceremony, we hired a WONDERFUL photographer we love her and bet you will to! During the reception or cocktail hour go for it!! but during the actual ceremony Please have all phone silenced and PUT AWAY If you would like us to send you the professional photos afterwards we will be more than happy to do so! If your phone is out during the ceremony you will be asked to leave.
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What should i/we do if we not make it?
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Your presence will be missed! If you are unable to attend kindly inform us at your earliest convenience so we can make necessary arrangements!
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What is a dollar dance?
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It is a wedding tradition where guests pay a small amount of money, often a dollar or more, to dance 1 on 1 with the bride or groom. Just a funny upbeat dance, make sure you bring your cash :)
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Is there a dress code?
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Kind of but not realy, we want to see everyone dressed up! so not Necessarily black tie but no jeans!!
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What if i do NOT RSVP in time?
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If you do not RSVP by the deadline you will be marked as "not attending". We would love to celebrate with you, however we HAVE to provide an exact guest count to our vendors and can not accept late RSVP's. (this will mean you will not be allowed to show up on our special day, there will be no seating, meal, or drink accommodations for you)
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Can i bring a date, plus 1, or other people not listen on my invite/save the date?
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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding/save the date invitation. Your invite will be made out to "(your name) & guest" if a plus one has been given to you. Thank you for understanding!
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Are kids welcome?
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YES! if we missed your little one on your invite let us know and we'll make accommodations!
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Will there be an open bar?
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YES! The drinks are on us but the hangover is on you! please drink responsibly.
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What time should i arrive at the ceremony?
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Please arrive NO later then 20-30 minutes before the ceremony; This will allow you time to park, sign our guest book, and find a seat! if you arrive after the ceremony start time you will not be able to be seated and will have to wait till cocktail hour to enter.
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Are there hotels near by?
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Yes! since we know a lot of the grooms side will be traveling in, while we are not providing rooms, we did some research to find some GREAT hotel options for you!! Principal Hotel Columbia 310 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236 (618) 281-2300 This is the most convenient option, it is a boutique hotel connected to the Main Street Abbey event venue. Hampton Inn St. Louis-Columbia 165 Admiral Trost Dr, Columbia, IL 62236 (618) 281-9000 this one is Located about half a mile from Main Street Abbey.