FAQs

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What's for Dinner?

Answer

You may choose among these three options: Minnesota Chicken: Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice and cranberries, topped with a cream sauce. Beef Burgundy: Classic French beef stew, braised in red wine sauce with mushrooms and slab bacon. Saffron Lentils and Polenta: Lentils flavored with carrots, celery, vegetable stock and finished with a touch of butter and fresh cilantro served with cornmeal cake topped with sun-dried tomato pesto and parmesan. (vegetarian and gluten free) Children's Meal: Macaroni & cheese served with applesauce. (Please let us know if you need a children's meal) If you have specific dietary restrictions please email Katie.

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Are kids invited?

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Yes! We love kids. There will even be an activity room set up at the venue if your little ones need a break.

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation says "And Guest," then yes! If not, then we'd prefer if it was just you.

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What should I wear?

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Festive dress or cocktail attire is suggested.

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Is there transportation provided to and from the hotel?

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Yes! A shuttle will run between the St. Paul Hotel and the wedding venue. A shuttle will depart from the hotel at 2:50 PM. At the end of the night the shuttles will depart from the venue at 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM.

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Will we be inside or outside?

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All of the festivities will be held inside.

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What is the weather like in Minnesota this time of year?

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COLD! The historic high/low for late December is 24/9 degrees Fahrenheit (and that is not including windchill). Make sure to bring a warm winter jacket, hat, gloves, and warm boots or shoes. We will have plenty of coat space at the venue, so do not worry about over-dressing!

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Where are you going for your Honeymoon?

Answer

Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile.

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I have a question that is not answered on this page - who should I contact?

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Feel free to reach out to either the bride or the bride's mother, Francine O'Brien.