FAQ
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Is your wedding still happening?
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Yes!
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What is expected of the guests?
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We want you, our favorite people, to have a really nice time in one of our favorite places in the world! We've all waited a long time to celebrate together, and we can't wait to see you.
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What protections will be in place to help me feel safe from COVID-19?
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We are asking guests to be vaccinated and also to do a self-test on the day of the wedding. The ceremony and cocktails will take place outdoors (unless it rains), and all inside spaces feature new HVAC systems. Doors will be left open for further ventilation.
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Are there local COVID-19 testing sites?
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Negative results from home tests will be accepted, but local testing sites are available as well. Two options are Mt. Carmel Pharmacy (705 E 187th St - 718-524-3395) or Pelham Pharmacy (2171 White Plains Rd - 917 708 9700). Please call ahead to confirm availability.
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Is there parking available?
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Yes - please use the lot at 2300 Southern Boulevard https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bronx+Zoo+Southern+Blvd+Parking+Entrance
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What should I wear?
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Wear something that you feel lovely and festive in - fancy cocktail attire/nice suits/finery you can dance in.
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What weather should we expect? Are there backup plans in case of rain?
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It's summertime and temperatures may be hot, so please keep that in mind. Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside, while dinner will be inside the Schiff Hall (the old Lion House). If it rains, the ceremony will be inside the old Elephant House (where the rhinos and Komodo dragons live).
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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Please provide your RSVP by June 6th
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Should we bring our kids?
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Unfortunately we can not accommodate children for this event.
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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, all buildings at the Bronx Zoo are wheelchair accessible.
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Will the food be kosher? Will there be vegan options?
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The food will be kosher-style dairy pescatarian with vegan options. Please let us know if you have particular dietary requirements.
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May I take flowers home with me?
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Yes! Please do! You can take pictures of them in your home and tag them with the florist @anthonybrownieflowers