FAQs

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What are the meal options at the reception?

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1. Filet Mignon with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes 2. Chicken Marsala with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes 3. Salmon in a lemon thyme sauce with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes 4. Grilled Vegetable Risotto (vegetarian/vegan)

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What should I wear?

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Our dress code is Black Tie Welcome! Suits and cocktail dresses are welcome, but feel free to break out those tuxes and gowns for a festive evening! Because there are several hours between the ceremony and the reception, we understand if you would like to save your tuxes, gowns, suits or dresses for later, but we ask that you wear your Sunday best to the ceremony. After the ceremony, feel free to explore the area or take a nap in your hotel--you'll need your energy!! Visit the "Things to Do" tab for some of the happy couple's local recommendations!

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What safety measures are you taking against Covid-19?

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We have made the decision that all guest will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend our wedding ceremony and reception. Our wish is to protect our vulnerable family and friends whom we love dearly. We want to allow guests to feel comfortable coming to celebrate our special day with us knowing that their health and safety is our top priority. If you have not been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 two weeks prior to April 23rd, we will miss you but we kindly ask that you stay home and celebrate us from afar. We appreciate your understanding.

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Are kids invited to the wedding?

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To give all our guests the opportunity to let their hair down and celebrate in style, we have chosen to make our special day adults only. We appreciate your understanding.

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Is there a room block?

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Yes! There will be a block of rooms reserved at the Marriott Philadelphia West, located almost equidistant between the ceremony and reception. You can find the link to make a reservation on the Travel page.

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Will there be transportation offered during the day?

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Yes! There will be shuttle services available to Whitemarsh Valley Country Club prior to the reception departing the Marriott Philadelphia West at a 4:45. Shuttles services will also be making return trips to the hotel at the conclusion of the evening's celebrations.

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Where should I park for the ceremony?

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There is parking at Villanova for any guests who wish to drive to the ceremony. Please park in the parking lot located off Lancaster Avenue directly across from the church and make your way over the bridge for the ceremony! If you will need handicapped parking, please reach out and we will provide directions to a separate entrance.

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Where should I park at the reception?

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There will be complimentary valet parking available at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club for any guests who wish to drive to the reception!

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Can I take my own photos and/or videos?

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We kindly ask that you keep your phones and cameras away during our ceremony as we have hired amazing photographers and videographers to capture our day and this will allow them to do so! We will be sure to share the ceremony pictures with you all once we receive them! During the reception, pull out those phones, take as many pictures as you’d like, and don’t forget to use our hashtag #SheilBeABubnick when sharing them on social media!

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Can I bring a date?

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In order to keep our guest list on track with venue capacity we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation.