FAQs
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When is the wedding?
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September 4th, 2026. The ceremony starts at 3:30PM and everyone must be gone by 9:30PM.
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Where is the wedding being held?
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The Gardens Wedding Center in Allenton, WI. Both ceremony and reception will be held here. There site can be found in the following link: https://gardensweddingcenter.com/
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What time should I arrive?
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Please arrive by 3:20PM at the latest, while aiming for 3:00PM optimally. The ceremony is to start at 3:30PM. The walk from the parking lot is not far, so upon arrival and being seated will likely be within a few minutes.
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Where should I park?
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The venue has plenty of free parking spaces in front of the chapel on a blacktop lot as well as multiple fields for parking overflow right next the wedding area. Signage will show where you should go to upon arrival.
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Is the ceremony and reception at the same location?
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Yes.
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Where is the closest airport?
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The closest recommended airport is Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. It is a 45 minute drive from the venue and the recommended hotel.
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What is the attire?
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Formal.
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What is the theme?
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Garden party.
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Will dinner be served?
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Yes. Appetizers will start during cocktail hour and dinner will start with a salad then your choice of main course and a side. After, dessert will be served.
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What is on the menu?
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Appetizers will be served during cocktail hour. To start dinner, a salad will be served. Dinner itself will be served buffet style with your choice of two entrees and two side options. Dessert will be served afterward. Appetizers: - Artisan Cheese Platter. A selection of our favorite local and seasonal cheeses, served with crackers, toast points and fresh fruit. Salad: - Country Green Salad. A mixture of fresh greens accompanied by shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, home-style croutons and topped with an Italian Dressing. Entrees: - Blackened Chicken Tenders with a Honey Lemon Aioli - Tangy Barbecue Beef with a sweet barbecue sauce. Served with a brioche bun. Sides: - Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese. Fresh spiral noodles tossed with a Monterey and Cheddar cheese sauce, freshly roasted jalapenos, and a generous layer of breadcrumbs. Finished in an oven for a crispy touch. - Sour Cream, Garlic, and Herb Smashed Potatoes. Roasted red potatoes smashed with garlic butter, herb sour cream, and creamy garlic whipped butter. Desserts: - Assorted cheesecake. - Chocolate chip cookies.
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Is it an open bar?
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There will be a free cocktail hour from 5:00-6:00PM with a dollar limit. Before and after this hour window or until the limit is reached, it will be a cash bar. You are not legally allowed to bring your own alcohol on the premises, so do not bring your own drinks please unless left in the vehicle.
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Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
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The dinner is buffets style when going up to get food, you may choose what you would like that fits within your diet. If you have allergies or personal reasons for dietary restrictions where nothing on the menu would make a suitable meal, please bring your own food if you so desire.
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Is the ceremony outdoors and what happens if it rains?
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The ceremony and reception are outdoors. However, the chapel will be utilized in the event of inclement weather for both ceremony and dinner. If the weather is good, the ceremony will take place in the gardens and dinner will be in a large outdoor tent while dancing will take place in the chapel.
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Can I bring a plus one?
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Yes. You may bring one significant other and/or children as needed.
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Are children invited?
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Well behaved children five and up are welcome. If you have toddlers or newborns, please plan accordingly. If you feel that you have no option but to bring toddlers or a new born, please contact us to create accommodations or consider skipping the ceremony with them.
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Can I take pictures/video during the ceremony?
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No. We have professional photographers to take pictures for us during the ceremony. After or before the ceremony please feel free to take as many photos as you'd like, but during the ceremony we want it to be unplugged and no phones out.
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Will photos be shared afterwards?
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Yes. The following link can be used to view photos taken by the photographer. The link will be shared on QR codes and links at the tables of the wedding. The photos will also be upload to the currently hidden 'Gallery' page on this website.
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Is there a gift registry?
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Yes. On this site there is a registry page. Cash, checks, and Bitcoin will also be welcome and can be gifted at the wedding. If you have a great gift in mind you know we would love that's not a substitute for something on the registry, feel free to gift us it!
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When and where do I ship a gift I'm buying on the registry?
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When you buy a gift from the registry, you can either ship it to us directly, buy it and wait to ship it to us, or ship it to yourself and gift it physically at the wedding. We have no preference, so whatever works best for you!
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How do I RSVP?
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On the front page of this site as well as the options menu on the top right of this page is a 'RSVP' button. Click this button, then on the page type in your name and press enter to search. If you're name isn't showing up because of a potential typo or you're having trouble, feel free to contact us with questions. Our contact information is at the bottom of this page.
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Do I need to reserve what I'm having for the dinner when I RSVP?
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No. It will be buffet style and you will not be locked into a single dish.
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When do I need to RSVP by?
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RSVP by July 4th, 2026.
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Who do I contact with questions or changes?
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Contact Stephen at 262-327-7723 or Anna at 414-554-6064.