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What is the dress code?What is the dress code?

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Dress to impress! Our wedding ceremony and dinner are at a restaurant so it should be comfortable.

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Can I bring a date?Can I bring a date?

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Due to a limited guest count and the desire to create an intimate celebration between close family and friends, we are only accomodating those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. Once you RSVP'd through the website, you will see how many seats have been reserved for you. If you have received a plus one, their name (or Guest) will appear under your name when you RSVP on the website. Thank you for understanding!

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What if I RSVP late?What if I RSVP late?

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Please RSVP as soon as you know if you are able to celebrate with us. We will need to give exact counts to vendors, so the earlier the better. However, if there is a last minute change, please let us know!

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Are kids allowed?Are kids allowed?

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We love our little ones, we really do! However, we are requesting no kids to our ceremony/reception unless you are immediate family who received a note in your invitation stating we reserved a seat for your child(ren). We encourage you to take this a kid-free date night ;)

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When should I RSVP by?When should I RSVP by?

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We are asking that you please RSVP no later than March 14, 2025. This will help us get headcount to our vendors in time for the big day.

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Will there be an open bar?Will there be an open bar?

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Following the ceremony, there will be a cocktail hour. From there, we will have an open bar. Put it this way -- drinks are on us but the hangover is on you, haha! Please plan accordingly to get home safe (if not staying at the local hotel).

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What time should I arrive?What time should I arrive?

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The event begins promptly at 5:00 in the evening, please arrive no later than 4:50pm to ensure you get to the location and find parking (this is Philly, people!).

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Is there parking?Is there parking?

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There is street parking next to/behind Osteria. There are also a couple of parking garages near by. It is usually most helpful to use Google Maps to find local garages or lots.

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Is there ceremony indoor or outdoor?Is there ceremony indoor or outdoor?

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The ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner are all indoor.

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Is the Ceremony and Dinner Reception at the same place?Is the Ceremony and Dinner Reception at the same place?

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Yes! Both will take place at Osteria in downtown Philadelphia.

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If I am coming from out of town, where should I stay?If I am coming from out of town, where should I stay?

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We have booked a wedding block at Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia. To book your room with our block room rate, please go to the below link. You can also call Hotel Monaco and use the reference number "GF5". We have room blocks for both the 16th and 17th. Please book by March 16th to get the block rate! https://www.kimptonhotels.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=KI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=PHLPM&checkInDate=16&checkInMonthYear=032025&checkOutDate=18&checkOutMonthYear=032025&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=GF5&cn=no&viewfullsite=true