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FAQs

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Can I bring my kids?

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If the children are involved in the wedding or if they have been invited, yes. You can always ask Tanner and Rachel prior to the wedding date.

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Will there be childcare?

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Rachel and Tanner plan on bringing someone in to watch the kids while the adults have a good time. The person we expect to hire will be able to assist 3.5-12 year olds.

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What if it’s cold or inclement weather?

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If our wedding day happens to be on the colder side we have some throw blankets for guests to use at their leisure. If there is inclement weather the ceremony will happen in the carousel building instead of on the beach.

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Can I smoke?

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Smoking inside the building is NOT allowed however guests are welcome to go outside for a smoke away from the building. Please remember to “leave no trace” after you’re done.

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What kind of food will be there?

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We will be having a mini food truck fest. The food options will be a charcuterie table for appetizer. Big green pizza truck Spuds your way Aye Arepa Ben and Jerry’s The big green pizza truck will also be providing salad. We will have a dessert table with various sweet and treats.

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Will there be alcohol? Open Bar?

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Yes. We will have an open bar to get drinks at for guests. The bar will be stocked with various different alcohols for your drinking pleasure.

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Will there be seats at the ceremony?

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There will be seats at the ceremony however please keep in mind some guests will be standing until we transition into the carousel building.

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Should I bring cash?

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Yes definitely bring some cash for tipping the bar tender and we will be having a raffle to bid on.

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Will the carousel be turned on?

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Yes we will all be able to take a ride on the carousel if we want.

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Will there be security?

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There will be a police officer on the property since this is a public park.

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Can I take photos?

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At the reception yes of course. During the ceremony we are going to request guests keep their phones and camera away. If you do happen to take photos send them to us too.

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What if I am running late?

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If you are running late, it happens however our arrival time is 3:00. The reception (party time) will be starting at 430 and we will catch up with the guests there.

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What is the attire?

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The attire is cocktail. Please no jeans, sweats or tshirts. If you think you will be cold please feel free to wear a coat or jacket when we are outside for the ceremony.

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Who will be the DJ?

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Anthony Appuzo from digital tracks. He is super fun and if you would like to see his vibe before the wedding, every Tuesday he does musical bingo in Hamden at the cellar.

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On the RSVP it has me select one food truck, but can I eat at all of them?

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Yes, you are more than welcome to eat and enjoy all the options that will be there. Go back for seconds if you’d like.

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Is there a hotel blocked off?

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Yes Tanner and Rachel are blocking off the Omni Hotel located in downtown New Have . The room rate is 199.00 per night. We have it blocked for the 11,12 and you leave on Sunday. https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/new-haven-yale/whitfield-conway-wedding-room-block Please use this link or call the Omni hotel.