FAQs
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What should I wear? What's the dress code?
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Please plan to wear semi-formal attire. Wear something you're comfortable in, but just not as casual as jeans and a tee. Some ideas include button-ups, suits, flowy dresses, cocktail dresses. Please avoid wearing primarily white or ivory, as this will be reserved for the bride!
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Will ceremony and reception be taking place at the same location?
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Yes! Weather depending, the ceremony will be outside a very short walk from the barn where reception will be held. If it is too hot or raining day on the wedding, both ceremony and reception will take place in the air conditioned barn.
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What will take place after the ceremony?
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Immediately after the ceremony, guests may enjoy refreshments, games, a photo booth in the short span before bride and groom arrive and the party will begin! You are invited to enjoy the nacho bar, cake, and a variety of games to enjoy with the bride and groom at the reception!
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What should I do if I cannot make it?
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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly for seating arrangements and food.
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How do I get to the venue?
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From I26, head North (the direction of McDonald's) on Bobby Hicks Hwy. In 0.3 mi, turn left on Old Grey Station Rd (at the light at Dairy Queen). In 0.5 mi, turn left onto Maple Drive. In 0.2 mi, turn right onto Liberty Church Rd. In 400 ft., turn left onto Center St. Whispering Oaks will be in 0.1 mi on your right behind the Gray Fair Grounds. Whispering Oaks grass parking lot is framed by a white fence, please pull in here and the parking director will motion you to a designated spot.
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What time should I arrive?
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It is recommended you arrive half an hour prior to the start of the ceremony to ensure everything can begin on time.
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Where should guests park? Is parking free?
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Parking is free! Please park in the assigned white fenced in lot. A parking director will be on site and direct you to a spot to ensure sufficient rows are maintained. If you have a handicapped driver/rider, please pass the white fence and enter the property on the brick driveway and you will be able to provide drop offs and park at the end of the drive near the house.
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Can I bring a date?
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We have a strict guest list to stay on budget. Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We are only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.
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When is the RSVP deadline? Can I RSVP online?
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The deadline for RSVPing "yes" or "no" is on May 20th, 2023. Yes! You can RSVP on this wedding website under the RSVP tab. Please be sure to let us know if you will OR will not be able to attend, as this gives us accurate numbers for seating and food.
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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?
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Yes! The entire venue (including bathrooms) are ground level and can be accessed via wheelchair. There are a few handicap parking spots available as well. Please let Tayla know if you will be needing a handicap spot so it can be properly arranged.
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Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?
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Yes! We will be having a nacho bar that includes meat, cheese, a variety of veggies, salsa, guacamole, and a variety of fruits. Desserts will include delicious cake or cupcake options.
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Where are you registered?
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We have registries here on Zola, Amazon, and The Kitchen Tradition. You can find links to these registries on the Registry tab of this site.
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Can photos be taken and posted of the wedding on social media?
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Please refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony as we have professional photographers on site for this. We welcome you to take pictures during the reception to capture the fun and please tag us using #piercethenight
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I still have questions, what's the best way to contact you?
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Please feel free to contact Tayla for any additional questions prior to the wedding! Note: on wedding day, she will not be using her phone as she wants to soak up every moment. If you need to contact someone about the wedding on the day of, please feel free to contact Lexy Sluss at (317)225-2079