FAQs

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Is this event strictly on invitation?

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Yes this event is strictly on invitation. All invitation must come through the bride or the groom. This enables us to maintain the exact number of attendees to ensure we can account for all guests

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Are there free parking?

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Yes and No. Parking is free at the church - St Paul's Catholic Church. Unfortunately, parking at the Arts Ballroom reception venue is not free. There are two nearby parking garages at the Arts Ballroom reception: (1) Juniper & Locust Parking Garage and (2) EZ PARK Parking Garage.

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Can I reserve parking at any of the garages near the Arts Ballroom?

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Yes, you can reserve parking at one of the garages before the wedding date. 1) Juniper & Locust garage: Please, reserve your parking (Recommended time range: 4:00pm to 11:pm) on July 31st. at: https://www.iparkit.com/locations/juniper-locust-public-parking-garage?start=2021-07-31T20:00:09.308Z&end=2021-08 01T03:00:09.308Z&timezone=America%2FNew_York&email= 2) E-Z Parking Garage: Please, reserve your parking for (Recommended time range: 4:00pm to 11:pm) on July 31st. at: https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/lot/13th_and_locust-2/19107/philadelphia/?arriving=202105210930&leaving=202105211130

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What is cut-off date for block discounted hotels?

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This is the date before which guests interested in booking any of the blocked discounted hotels should book for the hotels at the discounted rates. After the cut-off dates, the booking rates will be release to the day's rate which of course would be higher

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Do you need to purchase gifts from the registry?

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If you wish to purchase gifts, please check out one of our registry options- Amazon or Bed Baths & Beyond. However, you do not have to.

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How do I dress?

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Dress to impress. Wear your Sunday best. Look classy and elegant for us.

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Can I bring a date?

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Only invited guests will be attending. If you plan to bring a date, please contact Sheila or Eric to ensure your date is accounted for.

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

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Yes, we encourage guests to take pictures and videos. While posting on your social media handles, please tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #CocktailsWithChinaekes so we can keep track of all of your pictures and videos!

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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 not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. Thank you.

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What kind of food will be served at the reception?

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African Igbo traditional cuisines will be served at the reception. We have lots of salivating menu for all our guests ("You are not ready!!!!"): Fried rice, jollof rice, vegetable with assorted meat, egusi soup with assorted meat, white rice and ayamase, moimoi, plantains, poundo, stewed chicken, stewed croaker fish, stewed assorted meat, peppered ponmo, stewed goat meat, salad, goat meat pepper soup, small chops: puff puff, meat pie, peppered gizzard and peppered snail

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What kind of drinks will be served at the reception?

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Water, juice, soda and alcoholic drinks will be served at the venue. Guests under 21 will not be served any alcoholic drinks.

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Are there vehicles that will convey guests from the church to the reception?

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Yes, we made available 14 seater vehicle that will help transport people to the reception from the church