FAQs
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What Time Should I Arrive?
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The ceremony starts at 5:30. Please arrive by 5:00.
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What is the Wedding Attire?
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Coastal Cocktail Attire Think elevated beach wedding style or resort formal: relaxed yet elegant, and comfortable enough to enjoy the sand, sea breeze, and celebration.
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Women Attire Suggestions
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Light, flowing dresses or elevated jumpsuits Lightweight, breathable fabrics like chiffon, linen blends, cotton, or silk Midi or maxi lengths are perfect, but cocktail-length works too Shoes: wedges, block heels, dressy flats, or sandals. Stilettos are not ideal for the venue.
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Men Attire Suggestions
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Linen or lightweight suits, chino pants, linen trousers, button-down shirts in breathable fabrics No ties required (or expected!) Loafers, dress shoes, boat shoes, or nice sandals are all welcome
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Are There Colors or Styles to Avoid?
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We encourage soft neutrals, coastal tones, and spring colors. But please wear whatever you feel comfortable and confident in! Please avoid: heavy fabrics (wool, thick synthetics), formal gowns / black tie, or super casual beachwear (flip-flops, board shorts, tank tops)
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What Will the Weather Be Like?
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April in Pensacola is our favorite time of year. Warm days, cool nights, light breeze, low humidity. Daytime temperatures are typically in the low 70s. Evening / night temperatures will be in the high 50s / low 60s. The venue is on the water so a light breeze is expected. Light layers are perfect for afternoon into sunset.
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Is the Venue Outdoors?
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Yes. Most of the event will take place outside. However, the venue is both indoor and outdoors. If it rains, there will be a tent to cover the ceremony and dancing space. The indoor space will also be leveraged. There will be a bar indoors and outdoors.
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Can I Take Photos During the Ceremony?
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We have hired an amazing photographer and videographer! Please unplug and refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony. We want to see your faces in the photos, not your phones!
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Are Children Allowed?
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Yes. We will have our nieces and nephews there! However, alcohol will be served. Also, keep in mind the wedding will take place in the evening and into the night, so you may want to leave your littles at home if you plan to stay late.
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Will There be Parking?
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Yes, there are numerous parking spaces at the venue, as well as parking under the bridge. However, if you plan on drinking, please take an Uber / Lyft.
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Will Dinner be Provided?
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Yes. We will have various food stations set up around the venue to eat at your leisure. We will not have a formal / sit down dinner.
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Will you Have an Open Bar?
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Yes. However, please drink responsibly! We want everyone to have fun in a respectful and responsible way. If we see anyone who has imbibed too much or has gotten out of control, you will be asked to leave.
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Will There be Dancing?
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Of course! Wear / bring comfortable shoes. We will have an elegant band for the ceremony and cocktail hour. We will switch to a DJ after sunset.
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Is the Reception at the Same Location as the Ceremony?
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Yes! Both the ceremony and reception are at the same location: The Bridge Waterfront Venue, Gulf Breeze. This venue is at the foot of the Three Mile Bridge. Please visit the “Schedule” website page for address. We will have a champagne happy hour immediately following the ceremony.
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I’m Staying at the Beach, Will Transportation be Provided?
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Transportation will be provided from a few key places on Pensacola Beach on the wedding day. 3:45 & 4:35 Pickup from Springhill Suites 3:55 & 4:45 Pickup from Casino Beach Pavilion (huge parking lot to leave car if you’d like). There are also beach trollies that have multiple stops from various hotels that brings you to Casino Beach 5:00 Pickup from Beach house for the Wedding Krewe 9:30-11:00 Pickup from wedding venue back to beach (Springhill Suites, Casino Beach, Beach House, Portofino)