FAQs

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Where do I park?

Answer

If you are staying at a hotel downtown listed on the accommodations page it is recommended to stay parked at your hotel and walk over. There is no reserved parking at the venue. If you need to park closer to the venue or not staying at a hotel nearby here are the recommended parking garages near the venue. There are also parking lots near by and street parking. All parking options require paid parking. Street parking is only required to be paid until 7 pm and then it is free. Elis parking Garage: 130 Lyon St NW Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 Monroe Center Parking Garage: 29 pearl st NW Suite 1, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Are kids allowed?

Answer

No, this is an adult only wedding

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Where do I stay?

Answer

Please, see accommodation tab on the website

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When should I RSVP by?

Answer

4/1/2026

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Between 5:15 pm and 5:30 pm. You will be turned away for the ceremony if you arrive after 5:45 pm

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Can I bring a date?

Answer

Dates are only available if stated on your invitation

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Are you registered? Where?

Answer

On Zola and Amazon. The link to the Amazon registry is below: Wedding 2026 - Amazon Gift List - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/BME229CLR3OP

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes, Formal Attire suggested. No sweatpants, jeans, shorts, or t-shirts. Men should have collared shirts.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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No, all the hotels suggested are walkable to the venue

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Is there an open bar?

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Yes, there will be an open bar from 6:30-11:30 with a short break during dinner

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Will the wedding be inside or outside?

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Both the ceremony and the reception will take place inside. We understand the August heat can be brutal so we wanted to make sure everything was in the AC. You do have the option of going out on the GRAMs terrace but no alcohol or glass is permitted outside. No smoking is permitted on the terrace you must go down the stairs by Rosa parks circle to smoke.

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How does seating work?

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The ceremony is open seating, please sit where ever you like, besides the seats that say reserved. The reception is assigned seating, please see the mirror next to the champagne wall for your table number. Please do not go to your reception seat until after the ceremony

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Where should I bring/send my gift?

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You can either mail it directly to us from our registry on Zola or Amazon or bring it to the wedding. We will have a gift/card table for you to place items on located as you walk down the hallway towards the ceremony space