FAQs

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Is there parking?

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA, offers various parking options, including free parking on the center island of Schenley Drive and metered street parking on either side of the drive after 6 PM on weekdays and all day on Sundays. Accessible parking is available near the front entrance. Additionally, several nearby lots and garages, such as the Forbes and Semple Garage, offer parking options At the reception there is a parking lot at the location as well as plenty of street parking.

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Are children allowed?

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While we love your little ones, we’ve chosen to keep our wedding an adults-only celebration, with the exception of the children in our wedding party. We hope this gives everyone a chance to relax, let loose, and fully enjoy the evening with us. Thank you for understanding!

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What to Wear?

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Our colors are forest green and pastels! Our party and many guests will be wearing these colors earth colors. Please come dressed for pictures! Think dinner dresses/ skirts rompers for the gals and slacks/khakis with a button up for the guys.

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Do I have a plus one invited?

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Plus ones have been added to the guest list. If your plus one has been invited their name will pop up in your party.

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Will there be food

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YES! We will be serving dinner following the wedding. Please let the bride know if you have any dietary restrictions (912-257-9158)

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Alcohol?

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There will be alcohol, we have chosen to forgoe a bar but will have champagne and drinks available on the tables.

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When to arrive

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The doors at Phipps will open at 3:30, guests are to arrive at this time to find seating and ensure the ceremony can start promptly.

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What food will be available

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Entrees- Chicken tenders (brides pick) and roast beef (grooms pick) Sides - green bean almond ,mashed potatoes and rolls