FAQs

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Will Nick Saban be in attendance?

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I seriously doubt it, but he is welcome, and “Dixieland Delight” will be played (the version sung at the University of Alabama). Also, as of writing, Kalen DeBoer has not yet earned an invite.

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What if I need to change my RSVP?

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If one or more guests in your party need to edit your RSVP, you can do so online through the same link you originally used to respond. If you are changing attendance status from no to yes and it is less than three weeks from the wedding, you will need to reach out to Max or Shannon first to confirm if there is space first.

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What does black tie optional mean for the dress code?

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Black tie optional for men: tux or full dark suit with dress shoes. Black tie optional for women: evening gown with or without gloves or full-length dark dress. A jumpsuit that matches the formality level of a gown or dress is acceptable as well. Basically, think of it as black tie is the preference, but regular formal wear is totally fine as well, as we understand renting a tux or a new evening gown is not possible for all guests. If possible, please do not wear burgundy or clothing with busy patterns. And, obviously, white/cream/ivory is not acceptable.

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What’s the weather like in Philly this time of year?

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Southerners: Do not panic. Tracking the weather so far, we’re looking at a high in the teens and a low in the single digits. You will need a decent coat (there will be a coat check at the reception). It’s not like we’ll be outside though; you’ll be fine. There is currently no chance of precipitation on the day of the wedding or the day before. If that changes, we have the infrastructure to clear snow and salt roads pretty much immediately, and stores, ride services, and the like will be available as normal.

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What if the zombie apocalypse were to start in the middle of the festivities?

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There are several guests among us who have significant experience in tense situations. We will look to them for further guidance. Notably, we would like to apologize, if this does occur, for dragging you all towards so many major population centers and undoubtedly lowering your chances of survival.

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Is there transportation?

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We have hired a shuttle service to take guests from Pen Ryn at the end of the reception to the hotel. It will begin making trips at 9:30pm. However, guests will need to provide their own transportation on the way there. For guests who live in the area, we very strongly encourage driving or carpooling. If you find you cannot drive home safely at the end of the night, you can leave your car at Pen Ryn for morning pickup.

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Is the venue handicap accessible?

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Yes — there is an additional entrance to Pen Ryn with a ramp for wheelchair, walker, or cane users, a chair lift inside for the steps into the ballroom, and an accessible bathroom. St. Frances Cabrini is also accessible.

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What should I do if I have a food allergy or dietary restriction?

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Perish. Kidding, obviously. When submitting your RSVP, there will be a question that requests you list any food allergies or dietary restrictions so that we can inform the chefs. If you have already submitted your RSVP and forgot to mention an allergy/intolerance/restriction, you can go back to the RSVP page to edit your response. We are providing a vegan entree option and can accommodate vegan desserts upon request.

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It is painfully obvious which parts of this website the groom edited.

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We know.