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We're so excited to celebrate with you! Please remember to RSVP by July 9, 2025.
We're so excited to celebrate with you! Please remember to RSVP by July 9, 2025.
August 9, 2025
Durham, NC

Shelby & Jakobe

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This page includes answers to frequently asked questions for wedding guests. If you have questions other than those listed here, please reach out directly to the bride or groom.
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When should I RSVP by?

Answer

To help us with our planning, please RSVP as soon as possible. The deadline for your RSVP is July 9, 2025. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will unfortunately have to mark your invitation as "declined", as we need to provide the venue with our final guest count within a month of the wedding. Thank you for your understanding.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes! We have reserved a discounted block of rooms at Unscripted Durham for your convenience. Additionally, you may use our discount link for special rates at other local hotels: https://hotelblocks.zola.com/115533811/EventPage8156606.

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Are you registered? Where?

Answer

Having your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However, if you are looking for wedding gift ideas, please view our registry on the "Registry" tab of our website. We are also registered at Target and Pottery Barn.. We are deeply appreciative of your generosity.

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Where do I park?

Answer

We have 30 parking spaces reserved in front of the Duke Chapel, which will be allotted first to guests with accessible parking needs, then first-come, first-serve by RSVP. All guests may park for an hourly rate at the Bryan Center Parking Garage. All guests may park free at University Tower for the reception. We encourage carpooling with other guests when possible.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please arrive by 5:30pm. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., and the venue will not allow additional guests to enter after this time. Thank you for your understanding.

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

Answer

Absolutely! Please let us know your dietary preferences with your RSVP.

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What should I wear?

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In the spirit of our elegant wedding theme, we invite you to join us in semiformal attire or your Sunday best. Please note that our reception venue does not allow jeans with holes, shorts, sweatshirts, or flip flops.

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Can I bring a plus one?

Answer

Due to limited space at our reception venue, we are only able to accommodate guests who are formally invited at the reception. However, we are able to extend an open invitation to all guests for our ceremony at Duke Chapel - no RSVP needed. If you have received a plus one, they will be specifically addressed on the envelope of your invitation.

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