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September 9, 2022
Rye, NH
#finallywatkinsdowntheaisle

Renna & James

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The Wedding Website of Renna Watkins and James Watkins
Have questions about the wedding? Please read through our FAQs, if you don't find an answer email jameylovesrenna@gmail.com.
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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and gentlemen should wear a suit and tie or a sports coat.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, with temperatures in the range of an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average low of 56.7°F (13.7°C). You may want to bring a light jacket as the coastal point location can be windy.

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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Both will be at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will be outdoors and the reception will be under a large tent a few steps away.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the bridal party and their families will be taking pictures nearby for around an hour. Guests can head towards the tent where we will be serving finger foods and beverages.

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What shoudl I do if I can't make it?

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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.

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How do I get to the venue?

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You can use this address for your GPS: 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870

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What time should I arrive?

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We recommend that you arrive 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony, to make sure everyone is on time and we can get the party started as scheduled.

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Where should guest park? Is parking free?

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There is ample parking at the Seacoast Science Center, you will not need to pay for parking or the NH State Park fee.

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Are kids welcome?

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While we love your little ones, due to limited numbers, we hope you understand that children are only invited if named. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.

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Can I bring a date?

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We have a strict guest list to stay on budget. Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

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We are currently negotiating a room block, if you would prefer not to wait, Zola has discounted hotel booking. That said we encourage you to compare prices: https://zola.hotelplanner.com/080607794/EventPage6804528

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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Dinner & drinks will be served at the reception following the cocktail hour.

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Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free/special diet options?

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We will be offering gluten-free options and will do our best to accommodate other special dietary restrictions, please contact us directly if you have concerns.

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Where are you registered?

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Zola is a universal registry meaning we can add anything from any online store to our registry. We have a registry page on our website with some of the things that would be helpful!

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

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Yes, 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 #finallywatkinsdowntheaisle so we can keep track of all of your pictures!

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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Please email us at jameylovesrenna@gmail.com and we will do our best to help!

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