FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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Semi formal may mean cocktail dresses, floor length dresses, suits (tie optional). This is a great article from The Knot with more information: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-semi-formal

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Will guests be required to wear masks?

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Masks will not be required for our wedding. For any guests that are unvaccinated, we strongly encourage you to continue to wear a mask.

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Am I allowed to bring a date?

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Plus ones are allowed! If you have not already confirmed this with us, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan ahead!

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Will the ceremony/reception be indoors or outdoors?

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Pending the weather, we plan on our wedding ceremony to take place in the field by Fayerdale Hall. If the weather does not permit an outdoor ceremony, we will move the ceremony indoors. A cocktail hour will take place in Fayerdale Hall, with access to the outdoor patio. The reception will also take place in Fayerdale Hall.

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What will the weather be like at that time of year?

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Typically, this area of Virginia is colder and temperatures may get close to freezing after the sun goes down. We recommend guests bring a jacket. The venue will be heated and there is a fireplace. There can also be a chance of rain drizzle or snow flurries, so please keep this in mind in case you would like to bring an umbrella.

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony is expected to start at 3:30pm on November 6th, 2021. We recommend guests begin to arrive an hour before the ceremony starts, to make sure everyone is on time and we can get the party started as scheduled!

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Is there parking at the venue?

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Yes! There are no parking fees for wedding guests and the lot is located right next to the venue. If you are not staying in the cabins, please identify yourself to the park contact station for the fee to be waived. Our access to the venue ends at 10:00pm and all guests who are not staying on site should not leave their car overnight.

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Will there be WiFi at the venue?

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Yes! The building has WiFi that guests are able to use.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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Absolutely! We encourage guests to post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #rake2021 or #rakeittillyoumakeit so we can keep track of all of your pictures!”