FAQs

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Where is the wedding venue?

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It's a (large) house. The address is 18505 Crossview Road NA, Boyds, MD 20841. Here's a link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15433315?source_impression_id=p3_1569508971_bE6pb9AuL2vf9Io1

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Where do I park?

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The house has a long driveway, but given the number of guests, we really recommend as many people as possible carpool or take an uber. When the driveway is full, people will have to park on the streets around the house.

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Did I see that no heels are allowed?

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That is correct. You're welcome. To be more specific, platform like heels that don't end in a sharp point are fine, but thinner, stick like heels can damage the antique wooden floors and the homeowner has requested we don't wear them. If you are really determined to wear heels though, you are welcome to wear them to the ceremony and take them off inside the house.

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Can I bring my kids?

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Sure, just don't expect me to babysit them. I'm a bad influence on children.

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Can I bring my dog?

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I wish, but no. We can't bring ours either. It's a cruel, unfair world.

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Should I bring a present with me?

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I mean, I'm not going to turn away a present, but it'll probably be more convenient for everyone if you ship it. You can buy things through the registry and have it shipped directly to us. Also, most people have to travel to get to our wedding, and we consider that present enough. So you don't have to buy us a gift off the registry.

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Who is invited to the rehearsal dinner?

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Parents, siblings, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.

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Who is invited to the reception?

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Everyone, obviously.

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You're using a house as your reception venue - how's that going to work?

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Excellent question. Until we see the inside of the house for ourselves, it's hard to know. The plan is to set up tables and a buffet in the basement for a reception style dinner together, followed by a house party. There will be snack stations set up around the house and a small open bar. There might be a room big enough to use as a dance floor. There might be a game room. We'll see.

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Can I take photos?

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Of course, but during the ceremony please stay in your seat and take them from there if you must take some. Our photographer will be moving around taking photos of the ceremony and doesn't need people jumping out in front of him because they see the same nice lighting that he's trying to capture.

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Can I stay at the mansion instead of getting a hotel?

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Probably not. There are five beds and two sofa beds. Friday night, bridesmaids and groomsmen will be welcome to stay there along with Ted and I. Saturday night, immediate family and/or wedding party can stay there. Everyone else, you gotta find your own place. I recommend Airbnb.