FAQs

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ARE KIDS ALLOWED?

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We love and adore your little ones but we have decided to keep our day child-free. Our wedding and reception is adult only events. We want everyone to relax and enjoy the night so please use this as a night out! We appreciate you making prior arrangements to celebrate with us!

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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

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Attire: Colorful Formal Dressy, but not black-tie. We encourage bright, cheerful colors! Think cocktail dresses or dress pants paired with a sport coat or tie. Kindly refrain from wearing jeans or cowboy boots.

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WHEN SHOULD I RSVP?

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Please make sure to RSVP "Accept" or "Decline" by April 20, 2026. If you do not RSVP by the date listed above you will be marked as "not attending". We would love celebrating with you, however, we have to provide an exact guest count to our vendors and cannot accept late RSVP's. We hope to see you all there! If you’re having any issues, please call or text Haley at (989) 627-5815. She’ll be happy to RSVP for you!

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CAN I BRING A PLUS-ONE?

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Please check your invitation for details on whether a plus-one is included or not. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us.

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WHERE WILL THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION BE HELD?

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Ceremony will be held at Saint Michael Catholic Church. 17994 Lincoln Rd. New Lothrop, MI. Reception will be held at Stone House Farm Event Venue. 5461 E Grand River Rd. Bancroft, MI.

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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE TO THE CEREMONY?

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The ceremony will be starting at 1:00 PM. To avoid being late and missing anything we recommend arriving by 12:30 PM at the latest to ensure parking and finding a seat before it starts!

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WHEN DOES COCKTAIL HOUR START?

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Cocktail hour will begin at 3:30 PM at our venue. Feel free to head that way and start enjoying yourself! Please go to the lower barn!

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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE TO THE RECEPTION?

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Cocktail hour will begin at 3:30 PM at our venue. Located in the Madeline Barn cold drinks and apps will be waiting for you. At 4:45 PM, please make your way up to the Gregory Barn so the bridal party can prepare to make their entrance. Dinner & Dancing from 6:00–11:30 PM Everyone must be out of the barn by midnight, but the celebration can continue outdoors by the fire.

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WHERE SHOULD I STAY?

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First off, thank you so much for traveling the distance to celebrate with us! We have provided everyone with a list of hotels and AirBNBs near the venue that you may book with for the night. This will be located under the travel tab with links provided for each hotel to check availability and book!

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CAN I LEAVE MY CAR OVERNIGHT?

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Absolutely! We want you to have a fun and safe night at our wedding. If you need to leave you car overnight in the parking lot please do! You will just need to retrieve your car by 10:30AM the next day.

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WHAT KIND OF FOOD WILL BE SERVED? ARE YOU ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

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We’ve put together a tasty buffet with a variety of options, so there’s sure to be something you’ll love. If you have any dietary restrictions, please reach out to us, and we’ll make sure there’s a dish that works for you!

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CAN I SHIP A GIFT TO YOUR HOME?

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Yes! We've made it easy to send gifts directly through our registry. If you have any trouble feel free to reach out to Carter or Haley!

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IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION?

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Yes! There’s plenty of parking on-site, so you don’t need to worry about finding a spot. Just follow the signs, and you’ll be good to go! We recommend dropping any passengers off and then the driver can utilize the golf cart shuttle. This shuttle service will be available the entire night. If you need to leave your vehicle overnight at the venue, that's not a problem, but please make sure you pick it up before 10:30 AM the next day.

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WHAT AIRPORT SHOULD I FLY INTO?

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You can either fly into Detroit (DTW) which is an 1 hour and 20 minutes away from the venue or you can fly into Flint Bishop (FNT) which is about 25 minutes away from the venue.

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WHERE ARE WE REGISTERED?

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https://www.zola.com/wedding/thehemgesbergs2026/registry https://www.amazon.com/wedding/guest-view/2YQZSG05WE8KI?tag=registryfcom-20

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CAN I SHARE PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

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Of course! We welcome you to share our special day, and please tag us in any of your posts so we can see it from every angle!