FAQs

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Will I be required to wear a mask at all times?

Answer

For the health and safety of our guests, and per the mandates of the city of Norman and the University of Oklahoma, we ask that all guests please wear masks unless eating or drinking.

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If I am uncomfortable attending due to COVID-19, is there a way I may still view the ceremony?

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Yes, while we are currently working on the final details there will be an option to stream the ceremony online.

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What is a Polterabend?

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The word itself comes from the verb Polten which means to make a lot of noise, and the noun Abend which means evening. That noise comes in the form of smashing porcelain. The saying goes "Scherben bringen Glück" - shards bring luck - which is actually a reference back to a time when clay pots were known as 'shards' and it was regarded as lucky to have one which was complete and undamaged. Nowadays the shards come in the form of broken porcelain. The porcelain is brought by the guests and smashed on site. The couple is responsible for cleaning up the shards to instill in them the need for teamwork in their future married life. If you cannot bring porcelain with you, we will have items available at the rehearsal dinner.

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Where do I park?

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The church parking lot is one block west of Elm on College Avenue. Overflow parking for the church will be in the Wesley Student Center parking lot directly across Elm Avenue from the church. For the reception you will pass the facility on the drive, and park in the golf course parking lot.