FAQs

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Where are the ceremony and reception taking place?

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Cedar Springs 7354 Bethel Burley Road Southeast Port Orchard, WA 98367

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How do I get to the venue?

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You can drive or there are a few ferry route options.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We recommend that guests arrive in Kitsap county or Port Orchard area 1 hour before the ceremony begins (2:45), to ensure everyone is on time and we can proceed as scheduled. Please arrive at Cedar Springs at 3:45pm during the welcome event. Summer wedding weekend traffic is to be expected.

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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 (cocktail dresses, sports coat, suit and tie).

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Does your wedding have a color theme?

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Any cocktail attire is fine but if you would like to wear our wedding colors we have a focus on blush and sage.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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Both will be held outside. Dinner and dancing will be covered.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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On August 12, the temperature in Port Orchard typically high 70's°F to low 80's°F.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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We will be having a reception to follow with a cocktail hour before dinner and dancing.

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception?

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Yes, we will be providing cocktails and appetizers. Our venue has a 2 hour window to serve signature cocktails and then we will be serving beer, wine, seltzer, cider and refreshments. Dinner to follow: Wild caught grilled salmon with watermelon gremolata and provolone and asparagus stuffed chicken with creamy béarnaise. Entrees will be accompanied by fresh summer salad, seasonal green beans, creamy garlic and herb mashed potatoes and artisan rolls.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions so we can work with our caterer to accommodate.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, Parking is available for all guests and there will be a parking attendant.

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How do I RSVP? Can I do it online?

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Please RSVP here on our website.

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please let us know as soon as you can. Thank you!

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

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You will be missed! If you can't 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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Where are you registered?

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We are all about less stuff and are focused on time shared together as newly weds. You can find our honeymoon fund and wish list of shared experiences here on Zola. https://www.zola.com/wedding/ryanandvanessatietheknot/registry

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What's your wedding hashtag?

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#PromotedToProctor

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

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Yes, we encourage guests to post pictures on their social media channels, our only request is that you tag us and each photo with our wedding hashtag #PromotedToProctor so we can keep track of all of our pictures.

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When will the reception end?

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We have our venue available till 10pm. Last call is at 9:30pm. Music turns off at 9:45pm.

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Where do you recommend I stay?

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We recommend going through Airbnb but also have suggestions for 2 nearby hotels (less then 20 minutes away) please refer to our "Travel" section on this website.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests?

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Hotel blocks have not been reserved. We encourage guests to seek accommodations based on their needs.

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Will transportation be provided to and from the hotels?

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We are reviewing available options, but at this time, transportation will not be provided.

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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 the invitation.

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Are kids welcome?

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Yes, please let us know the final count in you party.

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Will there be childcare available during the wedding?

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TBD

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Are there other wedding events I can attend?

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Yes we will be having a Seattle based bachelor and bachelorette party Vanessa will also be having a bridal shower. (dates pending)

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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?

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The venue is striving to be more ADA accessible. They have guests of all abilities attend their events with great success. If you have a concern about the accessibility please reach out to us to asses your comfort level with our location.

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

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Please reach out to Vanessa and Ryan directly.