FAQs

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How do I go about booking within your hotel block (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area)?

Answer

You would follow this direct link https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=GNVAC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=BBW&cn=no&viewfullsite=true. Please note that when you book online that the rate will show up as $199 per night. Once you select the appropriate dates, you will see that the rate is divided between the two nights and is an average, $99 for Thursday and $299 for Friday.

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How do I go about booking within your hotel block (Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook)?

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Please call (352) 369-4610 and let them know you would like to book a room for the "Blackwell/Baker Wedding."

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Is there a cutoff date for booking within the hotel block (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area)?

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The cut off date is October 11, 2022. Rooms booked after will be at the rack rate at the time. All guests will be responsible for a 14 day cancellation policy.

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, the venue's staff will be shuttling guests from the parking area to the ceremony site.

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Is there a dress code?

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Cocktail, please. But we want you to feel comfortable, so if those shoes are too high or that top button is too tight, let it all hang loose.