FAQs

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Do I need to turn my phone off for the ceremony? YES!

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Yes please! This is the most important ask we have for our guests. We appreciate your presence at our ceremony greatly, but firmly request that your cell phone be turned off before the ceremony starts. We specifically ask for all phones to be turned completely off--not put on silent, not with the call volume "turned down," but off/bricked. We do not want any audio interruptions to the ceremony, and we have a wonderful photographer who will be capturing the moment for us. If you are unable to turn off your cellphone for work or personal reasons, we kindly request that you skip the thirty-minute ceremony and join us for our reception. Please note we expect this of everyone present at the ceremony, no exceptions.

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When can I RSVP for the wedding?

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We will open online RSVPs for wedding events as we get closer to the big day! Stay tuned!

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What is the wedding dress code?

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We are asking our guests to dress in something along the spectrum of formal to cocktail attire. This article breaks down wedding dress code designations: https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained Our wedding colors are greens (basil, forest, similar) and purples (eggplant, deep purple, deep burgundy).

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

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Absolutely! Francesca has Celiac disease and we care deeply that all guests have access to a delicious and safe dining experience. All food at the wedding will be gluten-free. We expect to have dairy-free and vegan options as well and will provide the opportunity to describe your allergy during the RSVP process. We will inform the caterer of any allergies prior to the event, and you are welcome to contact them with questions: Vinwood Caterers (978) 356-3273

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Is the building accessible?

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Hamilton Hall is a Registered National Historic Landmark and is not fully accessible. A ramp provides wheelchair access to the first floor, where cocktail hour will be held. The second floor, where the reception will be held, is only reachable by stairs. There are four bathrooms, with two each on the first and second floors, which will be gender-neutral for our event. For additional questions about the building, please contact the couple at fnssrc@gmail.com.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes, Salem has a number of wonderful hotels. Please check the Accommodations & Travel page for more information.

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Can I bring my kids?

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We love your children, but due to space restrictions, we cannot accommodate kiddos on our wedding day.

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

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There will be a trolley to take guests from the Hawthorne Hotel and the Hotel Salem to Hamilton Hall. The walk from the Hotel Salem to Hamilton Hall is a 9 minutes.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Hamilton Hall does not have a parking lot. Limited street parking is available. The nearest municipal lot is a six-minute walk away at 14 New Derby St, Salem, MA 01970. The city provides an interactive map of parking locations here: https://www.salemma.gov/parking/pages/parking-rates-locations-hours Additionally, you can search for and reserve a parking space in advance through Spot Hero: https://spothero.com

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Why did you include a postcard in the invitation?

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Please use the postcard to send us songs you'd like to hear at the wedding! We'll share the requests with our DJ so he can create the perfect dance floor vibe! if you'd prefer to keep it or forget to mail it--no worries! Put your song request in the RSVP.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Our wedding registry is officially live on this website! Thank you for thinking of us on our big day. Zola registries include items purchased through the Zola website, but also include links that take you out of the registry to specific companies' websites, so don't be alarmed if you're directed some place else to purchase an item. We will have a box for cards at the wedding as well. Remember that the most important gift of all is your presence at the wedding!!