FAQs

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Where are the ceremony and reception taking place?

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The ceremony is taking place at St. Joseph’s Church, 600 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. The reception will take place at The Edison Downtown, 132 N Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305. It is roughly a four minute drive (0.7 miles) from one to the other. We will have a Wade Tours bus for those at the hotel that will bring guests to the church, reception, and back to the hotel at the end of the night.

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Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and the gentlemen should wear a suit and tie. It will most likely be cold in November, so please dress warm!

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Can I bring a date?

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Our wedding is by RSVP only. We will only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP as soon as you know if you will be able to attend, but by October 11 at the latest!

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There is parking for the ceremony behind St. Joseph’s Church, and for the reception across the street from The Edison Downtown. We will have a Wade Tours bus for those at the hotel that will bring guests to the church, reception, and back to the hotel at the end of the night.

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Does the hotel have a shuttle?

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We will have a Wade Tours bus for those at the hotel that will bring guests to the church, from the church to the reception, and back to the hotel at the end of the night.

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Are kids welcome?

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We love your little ones! However, to allow all of our guests, including parents, the chance to have an evening of relaxation, we request that the ceremony and reception be for adults only.

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What should I do if I can’t 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.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony begins at 3:00 pm, so it would be best to arrive by 2:45 pm.

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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?

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Yes! St. Joseph’s Church is all one level, and The Edison Downtown is equipped with elevators.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the wedding party will be taking pictures for around an hour. Guests are welcome to head to The Edison Downtown where there will be drinks and food for Cocktail hour.