FAQs
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Where am I going?
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Our venue location is a YMCA retreat and Camp facility. The property is large, and a little out of the way. 3088 Smith Springs Road Antioch, TN 37013 Please follow signs for Nelson Andrews Leadership Lodge once on the property. Parking is available by the Camp Office, a short walk away. You may want to reference this map if you get turned around: https://www.campwidji.org/sites/campwidji/files/2020-02/2018-parking-lot-map.pdf From I-40: Exit at Stewart's Ferry and head south (toward the dam). Stewart's Ferry will turn into Bell Road. Go 4.4 miles and turn left onto Smith Springs Road. Go 1.5 miles; the Camp entrance is on the left. From I-24: Exit at Bell Road and go north (past Hickory Hollow Mall). Turn right at Smith Springs Road (four-way stop light). Camp is located on Smith Springs Road, 1.5 miles on your left. From I-65: Exit at Old Hickory Blvd - East (exit 74, head east toward Target). Old Hickory will turn into Bell Road in a few miles. Continue on Bell Road (under I-24, past Hickory Hollow Mall). Turn right at Smith Springs Road (four-way stop light). Camp is located on Smith Springs Road, 1.5 miles on your left.
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Where should I stay?
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Nashville is an exciting place, and we recognize our guests may want to extend their stay and see the city! With this in mind, you are welcome to stay wherever you wish. We have reserved a block of 15 rooms at a hotel near the airport, a few miles from our venue. Please see the Travel page for more information about booking inside the block. The deadline for room block reservations is 3/27/24. There is also a link on the Travel page to help you explore other hotels in the area at a discounted rate.
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What about my kiddos?
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Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate little ones in our celebration due to venue requirements about alcohol. Our venue is a local YMCA camp, and they have a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and the underage on the premises at the same time. We love our nephews, cousins, and godkids and regret we are unable to include them! However, you will be turned away if you show up with a youngin' in tow - no exceptions. To ensure the best experience for both you and your child, we strongly recommend leaving them at your point of departure with a relative or trusted caregiver. If that is not an option, we suggest using a resource like care.com to find a provider that meets your specific needs.
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What does cocktail casual mean?
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We are thrilled you are asking instead of assuming! We know the line between "Connecticut Casual" and "Pennsylvania Business" can be hard to walk. This article provides a simple explanation of the dress code we have in mind for men and women: https://www.seema.com/tips-on-the-best-casual-cocktail-attire-for-men-and-women/ We want you to be comfortable, so please take the weather outside into account, too. Ceremony seating will be placed on grass amphitheater tiers, so mind those stilettos! And ya'll... do I have to say it? Please don't wear white!