FAQs / Contact
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How do I RSVP for the 2021 venue event?
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The new round of RSVP cards should be arriving in your mailboxes by early July 2021. If you have not received your RSVP card by August 1, 2021, please contact the bride or groom.
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If I sent an RSVP through the mail, do I need to RSVP through this site as well?
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In the first week of September, we will directly contact guests who should use the online RSVP portal in lieu of us receiving a physical RSVP card. If we haven't contacted you, that means we've received your RSVP in the mail and we have your seats reserved!
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When should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP by mail as soon as you are able, but no later than September 1, 2021. If you did not receive an invitation letter, please RSVP through this site by September 10, 2021.
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Are you registered anywhere?
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We are registered right here on Zola. When leaving a gift, please also be sure to leave us a note to let us know who to thank! To access our registry, please visit our Registry tab on this website, or by copying/pasting the following URL: https://www.zola.com/wedding/robert_victoria/registry
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How has COVID-19 / Coronavirus affected the event?
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[Updated September 29, 2020] As we do not want to wait another year to be married, we are holding a small ceremony with just immediate family. This ceremony will be streamed via Zoom at 3pm CST on October 10, 2020, which all invited may view. Details on how to view the Zoom event are shown below and on the Schedule page. Along with this, we have decided to reschedule our big wedding venue event (including full in-person attendance, vow renewals, reception, and dance) to October 10, 2021. Same day, just pushed ahead one year! Update cards were sent in September regarding this new information. We'll provide means to RSVP to the 2021 event as it approaches. As always, we can't wait to see everyone when the world starts feeling more normal again, and please continue to check back here for up-to-date information.
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Is there a dress code?
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The dress code is Semi-Formal. Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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The event begins at 5:00 PM CST. All guests, please plan to arrive in a timely manner.
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Where is the wedding?
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Shirley Acres 217 Woerner Road Houston, TX 77090
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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Parking will be provided on the Shirley Acres venue property. Please follow signs/directions when arriving.
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Are kids welcome?
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You may bring your children (if they are willing to join!). Please be sure to indicate them on your RSVP accordingly. Please also make your own accommodations as necessary, especially for younger children (such as for high chairs, booster seats, baby food, diapers, etc). We also ask that you please do your best to ensure minimal disruptions during the ceremony event.
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Can I bring a date?
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To ensure proper seating and meal accommodations, please only bring a date if you have indicated accordingly on your submitted RSVP.
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Is photography/video allowed?
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Please refrain from using your phone, camera, or other electronic device during the ceremony. We would like you to be present with us, and we will provide access to our professional photographers' pictures when they are made available after the event.
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I have a food allergy or other dietary restrictions, can I make a special request?
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Chicken, as we all an assortment of pastas, salads, sauces, fruits, and drinks, will be provided a la carte to best accommodate any dietary requirements. Please note that some layers the wedding cake contain nuts.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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We would recommend the following hotel for being less than 15 minutes away from the venue, less than 30 minutes from the airport, reasonably priced, and favorably reviewed. Quality Suites North 150 Overland Trail Houston, TX 77090 (281) 440-4448
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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Unfortunately we are not able to provide transportation. If you do not have your own vehicle available, please arrange for a local car rental, or a transportation service such as Uber or Lyft.
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Where can I watch the 2020 ceremony stream?
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The ceremony took place on October 10th, 2020, but a video recording is available if you missed it! Please copy/paste the following YouTube URL to watch a recording of the 2020 wedding ceremony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNv5u3CDe0k Please also leave us a video message to help us celebrate! To leave us a video, you may visit the Schedule tab, or copy/paste the URL below: https://videobooth.app/robert_victoria
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Is your first dance recorded?
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To see our first dance, please copy/paste the URL below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipgoUoh-hxw
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Should we send wedding gifts in 2020, or in 2021?
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Whichever you'd prefer, but we certainly won't expect gifts twice! Personal gifts can be delivered to the return address shown our wedding invitations, or you can contribute to our Regristry along with an optional note. Please keep in mind that we may not be available to pick up deliveries during the week or two directly following our events, so please schedule accordingly if mailing gifts. And thank you ahead of time!