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Updates

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Check back here for updates at any time! This will be where any changes are listed and other important information.

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Will there be food at the ceremony?

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Yes. There will be appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks at the ceremony.

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What time will dinner be served?

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Dinner will begin shortly after 6pm following the entrance of the bridal party, brides, and any toasts. Please arrive at Guy's promptly between 5:15 and 5:30.

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What is on the menu for dinner?

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Salad, breadsticks, carved beef tenderloin (gluten free), chicken marsala, cheddar & potato perogies with caramelized onion and smoked sausage, cheddar potato hash (gluten free), Tuscan grilled vegetable medley with sweet balsamic glaze (gluten free).

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If I can cannot eat what is on the menu, can I bring my own food?

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Yes. You are welcome to bring your own food. If you inform us of dietary restrictions, we may be able to have Guy's make you a special plate. You will need to talk with us well ahead of time for anything like that to be arranged. Otherwise, you are welcome to bring your own.

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What if I have a nut allergy?

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The food at guys will not contain any nuts. The kitchen it is prepared in only does one dish with nuts and that is an almond green bean. We will not be serving this but other wedding that night may. If you are very seriously concerned with cross contamination, you may want to bring your own food. The cookies and cakes may contain nuts. If you inform us of your allergy, we will set aside special nut free cookies and cake for you. The ceremony and picnic location at Coventry Oaks, will not have anything with nuts in it at all.

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Can I bring my own alcohol?

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No. The park where the ceremony and picnic are being held is a dry location. The reception at Guy's does not allow you to bring alcohol of your own either. However, the bar will be open at Guy's the entire reception from 5:30pm until 10:30pm. If you are heading back to the hotel after the reception, we will be asking them to keep their bar open late for us as well.

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What are the attire requirements?

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For the ceremony and reception, we ask that you dress semi-formal or dressy casual. For the picnic, just be comfortable in anything you wish.

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Can I leave my car overnight?

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You may leave your car at Guy's or at the Hotel. You may not leave your car overnight at the park. If you are planning on using the shuttle to get back to the hotel after the reception, you may want to drop your car off at the hotel and ride the shuttle to the reception between the ceremony and the reception. You may also leave your car at Guy's so feel free to drive from the ceremony to the reception and ride the shuttle to the Hotel after. Someone can help you get back to your car the next morning.

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What is a cookie table?

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The cookie table is a time honored Pittsburgh wedding tradition. Traditionally, friends and family of the couple prepare the cookies. Many take advantage of this to break out their best or most unusual cookie recipes. Often containing hundreds of dozens of cookies, the cookie table is something to be enjoyed during the wedding and then taken home with guests. If you would like to help us by providing cookies for the table, please contact us. You are not required to bring cookies but if you want to contribute, it would be greatly appreciated. We would accept store bought cookies too if baking isn't something you do. Please let us know if any cookies contain nuts of any kind.

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When can I start eating cookies?

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The cookie table will be accessible as soon as the reception starts. You may also take some left over cookies home in the provided boxes.

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What will be available to drink at the reception?

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Non- alcoholic: Water, coffee, tea, lemonade, juices (cranberry, grapefruit, orange), soda water, Pepsi, diet Pepsi, ginger ale, pink lemonade, sweet tea Full Open Bar: Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Light, Coors Light, white zinfandel, merlot, chardonnay, cabernet, Nikolai, Aristocrat, La Prima, Windsor, Old Crow, Queen Anne, Smirnoff, Beefeater, Bacardi, Jose Cuervo, Seagram's 7, Jim Beam, Cutty Sark, Peach Schnapps, Amaretto, Sloe Gin, Apple Pucker, Triple Sec, Kahlua, Angostura Bitters, Tonic, Sours mix, and garnishes. There will be a signature cocktail and mocktail available as well.

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What's going on at the picnic?

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The picnic will be from 11am until 4pm on Monday, May 27th. This is Memorial Day and since often times couples get less than an ideal amount of time to spend with their guests at the actual wedding, and so many people will be coming from out of town, we thought it might be nice to throw a going away picnic to wrap things up. All are welcome and invited. You may arrive or leave at any time. There will be a ton of great food, games, and music. We have rented the lodge we are using for the ceremony for the picnic and it is a fantastic indoor and outdoor space. We really hope you stick around for this event and enjoy some time with friends and family. Tony and Jean, the 2 incredible Chefs in the family, are preparing the food for this event so its not something you will want to miss.

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I declined to RSVP for the picnic but I realized how much fun its going to be. Can I still come?

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YES!!! Please feel free to come! We just wanted an rsvp to get an idea of how much food we would need.

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When is the shuttle leaving Guy's?

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The shuttle will be making 2 trips from Guy's to the Hilton Garden Inn. The first will leave at 10pm and the second will leave at 10:30pm. If you miss the second shuttle and need a ride, please use the Lyft app and do not drink and drive.

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How far is the Hotel to the ceremony and reception locations?

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The ceremony site (Coventry Oaks Lodge) is 12 minutes from the Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Akron). The reception location (Guy's Party Center) is 7 minutes from the ceremony site. the Hotel is 7 minutes from the reception.

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I'm having trouble booking my room at the Hilton for more than one night. What should I do?

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Please call them at 330-733-2900 and book over the phone. Make sure you mention Foreman- Rieke wedding block so you can get the discounted rate for your entire stay. Please book by April 25th.

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Lost and Found

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If you find something someone lost, please give it to one of the maids of honor. If you lost something, please ask one of the maids of honor. They are so awesome!

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Will there be a place for cards or gifts at the wedding?

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Yes, there will be a small area for this at the reception at Guy's including a card box. You may want to have gifts mailed directly from the registry or contribute to the home repair or honeymoon funds online.

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I'm flying in from out of town. Which airport should I use?

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CLE- Cleveland Hopkins international or CAK- Akron-Canton Airport. Akron will be the closest to the Hotel and events but if you are staying near Danielle's parents, you will want to use Cleveland Airport.

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What is the parking situation at the venues?

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There is plenty of free parking at the Coventry Oaks, Guy's and the Hilton. You should have no trouble parking at any of these locations.

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Will the wedding be indoors or outside?

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The ceremony and reception will be indoors. The bridal party and parents will be taking some photos outside after the ceremony and the picnic will be in and outdoor.

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What is the weather like in the Cleveland area that time of year?

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The weather is typically favorable at the end of May with an average temperature of 70 to 80 degrees.

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When do I need to RSVP by?

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We would like you to RSVP by April 17th but if you absolutely need more time, please reach out directly and let us know and we can try to work with you. Once we give the final count to Guy's, we cannot remove any guests and will be charged for them regardless. If we need to add someone, we will be able to as long as there is space. Please keep that in mind when making your reservations.

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Am I allowed to bring a plus one or my children to the wedding?

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There is a limit on how many people we can hold in our reception area so the number of seats you have been allocated should be indicated on your invitation. When you go to the RSVP portion of this website, you should be able to look up your name and your plus guests and rsvp for each event. This is a child friendly wedding so feel free to use your seats how ever you see fit. If you need another seat for someone, please contact Danielle or Sam and we can see about making accommodations for you.

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Am I allowed to take photos at the wedding?

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Sure. Rachel Rieke will be taking the professional photos but she is also a guest and sister of the bride. If you do take photos, please share them with us via email at samielle2023@yahoo.com

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I'm traveling with a furry family member. Can they come to any of the wedding events?

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Regretfully, no. The inside of the lodge is pet free and so is Guy's. If you want to take them to have some fun, there are a couple of places on the "Things to do" tab of this website.