FAQs

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What time does the ceremony begin?

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The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM EASTERN

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What time will the shuttle be departing?

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To the wedding (TWO trips): For the first trip, the shuttle will arrive at the Holiday Inn at 3:30 PM (EST) and leave at 3:45 PM. (There will only be one shuttle pick up from the Hampton Inn) For the second trip, the shuttle will pick up at the Holiday Inn at 4:20 PM then the Hampton Inn at 4:30 PM Please be in the lobby and ready to leave at the times listed above Back to the hotels: The shuttle will depart from the Morris Estate at the following times if guests would like: 9:00 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:20 PM, 11:00 PM, and 11:40 PM. The reception ends at 11:00 PM and everyone has to have left the venue by Midnight.

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Where do we stay?

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Blocks have been reserved at the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express, both in Niles. Hampton Inn - Address: 1446 South 11th Street, Niles, MI - Phone: 269-684-1446 - Reservation Code: SOW - Book Before: 5/13/26 Holiday Inn Express - Address: 1000 Moore Drive, Niles, MI 49120 - Phone: 269-684-0300 - Reservation Code: O'Donnell Sottos Wedding - Book Before: 5/28/26

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Will there be a shuttle to and/or from the hotel(s)?

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Yes, we will be providing shuttle service between the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express to and from the venue. There will be scheduled trips ahead of the ceremony and scheduled trips towards the end of the reception and afterwards. Times are TBD currently.

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What is the dress code?

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A suit or a dress shirt with a tie is suggested. A midi- or knee-length dress or dressy separates are also welcome.

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Am I allowed to bring a plus-one?

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We are not allowing additional plus-ones to our wedding, as we'd like to keep the guest list just to those who know us well. The name of every guest invited to attend is listed on your invitation and no additional guests can be accommodated.

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Am I allowed to bring my children?

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We love your children, but due to space restrictions we can only accomodate those whose names are listed directly on the invitation.

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Is there parking available near the venue?

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Yes, there is! There is a parking lot down the street from the venue, and there is a small shuttle to drive you to the venue from the lot.