FAQs

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2. How kid friendly is the ceremony and reception?

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We are delighted to welcome children to our wedding celebration. For the ceremony, we ask that children attend in attire appropriate for a formal wedding. Once the reception begins, children are welcome to change into warmer or more comfortable clothing if desired, especially if they plan to participate in crafts, coloring activities, or outdoor play. We will provide busy bags and activities for all children throughout the celebration. If you will be bringing an infant or toddler, please let us know in advance if you need a high chair or an age-appropriate busy bag. Some busy bags for older children may include small items that are not suitable for very young children, and we would be happy to prepare a version tailored to your child’s age. While we are planning several child-friendly activities, we will not have professional childcare on site. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children and ensuring they remain respectful of the ceremony, venue, and other guests. We kindly ask that parents step out briefly with children who become disruptive during the ceremony so that everyone may enjoy the occasion. We understand that every child is different, and attendance is entirely optional. Please choose whatever arrangement will allow your family to enjoy the celebration most comfortably.

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What is the dress code?

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We invite guests to wear elevated cocktail attire appropriate for a winter wedding. Think festive, polished, and comfortable for the season. Examples include cocktail dresses of any length, dressy jumpsuits, formal separates, pantsuits, suits, blazers, dress shirts, sweaters paired with dress pants, and other dressy seasonal attire. Winter fabrics such as velvet, satin, wool, fur, and other textured materials are encouraged for warmth and comfort. Dress boots, tights, shawls, wraps, and other cold-weather accessories are welcome. Please avoid jeans, athletic wear, t-shirts, hoodies, and other casual everyday clothing. For inspiration, the bride and groom put together a Pinterest board of outfits they wholeheartedly approve. https://pin.it/1TYyi8kg8

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1. Can I wear black, red, nude, tan, champagne, pastels, or a dress with some white in it?

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Absolutely. We want our guests to wear whatever makes them feel comfortable, confident, and dressed for the occasion. Black dresses, red dresses, nude or champagne tones, tan, pastels, floral prints, patterned outfits, and clothing that includes some white are all perfectly welcome. The only attire we ask guests to avoid is anything that could reasonably be mistaken for a bridal gown or wedding dress. Beyond that, please don’t worry about traditional wedding fashion “rules”—if you love it and feel good wearing it, we would be happy to see you in it. Our celebration will include a wide variety of colors and styles, so please choose something that makes you feel your best while fitting the requested level of formality and the weather. We care much more about our guests being comfortable and enjoying the day than about specific clothing colors. If you’d like some visual inspiration, the bride and groom have put together a Pinterest board featuring outfit ideas for guests. It includes a variety of styles, colors, and even some attire that is traditionally considered “questionable” wedding guest etiquette (black dresses, red dresses, champagne tones, floral prints with white backgrounds, and more) that we wholeheartedly approve of. We know that finding winter formal attire that is both weather-appropriate and comfortable can be challenging, so we hope this helps take some of the guesswork out of planning your outfit. Feel free to use it as a guide if you’re unsure what to wear. https://pin.it/7pTYI47Pj

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Am I only allowed to wear what’s on the Pinterest board?

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This inspiration board is not a dress code, shopping list, or expectation that guests wear a particular color, style, or level of formality. Instead, it serves as a visual guide for anyone looking for outfit ideas, wondering whether a particular outfit is appropriate, or trying to get a sense of the overall atmosphere of the celebration. The examples range from cocktail attire to more formal options, as well as practical winter styling such as coats, boots, sleeves, and layered looks. If you’re wondering, “Would the bride and groom approve of this outfit?” the answer is probably yes if it resembles something found here. The purpose of this board is to help answer the question, “Would this be appropriate for the wedding?” rather than “What am I expected to wear?”