FAQs
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Can I bring a date?
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If you received a plus one, your guest's name will be listed on your invitation and will appear under your name when you RSVP. Otherwise, we would love to keep the wedding as an intimate event with close family and friends!
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Is there a room block?
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Yes at the Aloft in Downtown Sarasota. I have posted the link to book and additional information under the "Travel" section on this website.
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Are kids welcome?
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As much as we love kids, our wedding weekend events are adults only.
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When will I be able to RSVP?
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When the invitations come out you will then have access on this website to RSVP.
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How far is the Welcome Party from the hotels?
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It is about 10-15 mins away from the Resort at Longboat Key Club and about 3-5 minutes from any of the downtown hotels and in walking distance.
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What should we wear to the Welcome Party?
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It is casual! Nothing fancy. Shorts and Jeans are fine!
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What is the wedding day dress code?
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Cocktail attire. Men do not need to wear a tie but they can. Jackets are preferred for men, no jeans or shorts!! Women can wear any length dress, it may be windy so mid or full dresses might be best. Just because its fall women do not need to wear fall colors, it's Florida you can wear something colorful!!
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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The Ceremony starts at 4pm, meaning everyone will start walking down the isle at 4pm. Please try to arrive at 3:30pm.
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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If you are staying at the Aloft where our room block is, transportation will pick you all up and bring you to the Resort at Longboat Key club and then back at the end of the night. If you are staying at another downtown hotel you are more than welcome to meet at the Aloft if you want free transportation. I will have a time when it gets closer to meet in the Aloft Lobby.
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How do we find the ceremony area?
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You will put in 220 Sands Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228 in your GPS and when you arrive you'll see a guard, tell them you're there for our wedding and you'll see signs to guide you or they will tell you!
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Are the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in the same place?
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All 3 are at the Resort at the Longboat Key Club. The Ceremony and Cocktail hour are on the North Beach and the Reception is at the Harbourside which is down the road but don't worry we have transportation to take you down the street for the reception.
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Will someone be telling us where to go on wedding day?
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Yes, our wedding planner / the resort wedding staff will be directing everyone. The cocktail hour will continue right next to the ceremony spot on the beach and then they will direct everyone to the transportation to take you to the reception!
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Should we wear shoes to the ceremony on the beach?
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There will be a spot for you to leave your shoes before walking onto the sand! You will need your shoes for the reception which is on grass.
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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Yes, there is free parking. When you arrive at the gate tell them you are here for the Pappas / Slaughenhaupt wedding.
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If were staying at the ALOFT is there transportation to and from the wedding?
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Yes! You will meet in the lobby at 3:15pm and they will take you to the resort. At the end of the Reception they will take you back to the ALOFT as well.