FAQs

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Will surnames be changing after the wedding?

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Yes! We will! Please take time to read through the first tab, Our Story, for a summary of previous seasons of our show! You’ll learn more about how we will be living the Lovelle Life!

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Why did you change your last name?

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As we mentioned in our story "Living the Lovelle Life", people expect women to change their last names to take on a husband's name, so we thought "why not?"

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Did you consider hyphenation, each keeping your own, or combining both to make a new name?

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Over the course of our 4 year engagement we had more than enough time to consider allll the possibilities. Hyphenation and combining create a mouthful. Keeping our own last names felt less unifiying for us both. We wanted a single last name to give to our future children, should they choose to hyphenate or keep their own.

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Is this a "legitimate" name change?

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Absolutely! Signed, sealed, and legally Lovelle's! For one to change their last name to one that has not previously existed within the relationship, one must file paperwork, be finger printed and pass background checks all to petition the court. It's a process, but to us it's worth it!

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What does "Lovelle" mean? Is there any significance to the name?

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Our heart's desire was something unique, nearly unheard of, with deep meaning, and something that meant or translated to "love", as that is the purpose, the ministry, and testimony of our lives. At some point we stopped stressing and knew God would "send a sign" and it would be just as serendipitous as our relationhsip has been. During a night of word play, we came upon a name written in script that looked like "Lovelle". Upon further examination it was actually a baby name, "Louella". We played around with the letters and BOOM! Lovelle, pronounced: luv-elle, and the heart of the name is Love.

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What are the couples’ new monograms?

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After our last names change our monograms will be: Kelsey – kLr; Kamah – kLa; and Together – kLk

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Were family members upset?

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We have been so blessed that our families have been SOOOOOOO enthusiastically supportive. They have understood our reasons, listened to our concerns, and were inspired by our story. In their own ways, they have given us their blessing. Our name change is not to dismiss, disregard, or disrespect either one of our heritages. We are proud of the families and family names that we were born into. This is our way of extending our family tree in marriage and in name.

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Can I bring my kids?

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While we love kids, we thought you might like a night off! To give all our guests the opportunity to celebrate without having to worry about little eyes and ears, we politely ask you We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Am I allowed to bring a guest?

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We'd love to celebrate with everyone, but guests are reserved for those listed on the invitation/response page, please refrain from bringing friends and/or casual dates. Don’t worry, we have the coolest friends and family, so you’ll still have a blast.

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What should I wear?

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Semi-formal/cocktail attire. Use this as an excuse to break out the fancy outfits – jumpsuits, cocktail dresses, suit & tie, sportscoat – just no jeans. Regarding footwear, you might want to consider the garden setting of the ceremony and choose your shoes accordingly – stilettoes might sink into the grass, wedges and block heels may offer more support. Whatever you do, don’t forget your dancing shoes!

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Will there be a photo policy?

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We want to see all your beautiful faces and for you to witness our love without the distraction of devices during our ceremony! We ask that you please keep all cell phones and cameras turned off or silenced and put away during the ceremony portion of our evening. We've hired a wonderful team of photographers to capture all of our special moments and we promise to share them with you! During the reception, feel free to take all the photos and videos you would like as long as you don't get in the way of the professionals during moments such as the first dance, parent dances, cake cutting and toast. If there's any photos or videos you'd like to share, please remember to use our hashtag #TheKamahAndKelseyShow on all socials so we can find them once the hangovers wear off!

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What time is the wedding and when should I arrive?

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Our ceremony begins promptly at 5:30. Seating will begin at 5pm so please arrive with time to spare. Please don’t be *that person*.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Our complimentary open bar will consist of select beer as well as both red and white wines.

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Will there be any vegetarian options?

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The cocktail hour and dinner options consist of a buffet which will have vegetarian options.

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Is the wedding inside or outside?

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There ceremony will be held outside in a garden and the reception will be held inside in Shirley Acres’ gorgeous ballroom!

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Will interpreting for deaf/hard of hearing guests be available?

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Yes. For those deaf/hard of hearing, an interpreter providing ASL will be present.

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When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP, or can I do it online?

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Check back on this one! An answer will be posted as more decisions about the big day are finalized.

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What should I do if plans change after I’ve already RSVP’d NO?

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Please let the bride know as soon as possible! There are specific deadlines with some vendors, so accurate headcounts are important; however, we understand that plans change last minute, and we will be so excited to see you.

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What should I do if plans change after I’ve already RSVP’d YES?

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We are so sorry that you can’t make it. Please let the bride know as soon as possible! There are specific deadlines with some vendors, so accurate headcounts are important; however, we understand that plans change last minute, and we will look forward to the moment we see you next!

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Do I have to RSVP even if I’m unable to attend?

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We wish you could make it and are sure our big day won't be the same without you! We please ask that you still RSVP, even if the answer is unfortunately a no. This is to save the bride the trouble of hunting you down to make sure your invite didn't just get lost in the mail!

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Where should I/we stay?

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Please check out the “Exclusive Accommodations” tab for information on our reserved block of rooms!

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By what date should I book my room?

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Kamah & Kelsey would highly recommend booking your travel as early as possible. If you reserve a room through Kamah & Kelsey’s hotel block at the Holiday Inn & Suites you will enjoy a discounted rate of $75 per night. You will not be charged until you check out and you can cancel up to 48 hours before without charge. So there’s really no reason not to reserve your room now! Additionally, many airlines are waiving change fees for 2021 travel. (Definitely check with the airline you’re booking with to confirm.)

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Is there parking available?

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Shirley Acres offers plenty of parking at the venue. Parking spot locations may vary between concrete and grass. Should you decide not to drive or utilize Uber, Lyft, or carpool, the hotel provides guest prescheduled shuttle transportation to and from the venue.

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Will transportation be provided to and from the wedding?

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There are two shuttles with limited seating. However, the shuttle ride must be prescheduled by the guest. You can be in contact with the shuttle to coordinate with your arrival or departure from both the airport and venue.

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Can I leave my car overnight at the venue if I decide to drive?

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Absolutely! Please be safe. We do not encourage impaired driving. Should you decide not to utilize the shuttle schedule, Uber and Lyft are always available and your car will be safe and sound.

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I can’t attend but would love to send a gift. How do I do this?

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We are so sorry you can't make it, but we are SO grateful for your generosity! Check out the Registry tab for ease of gift shopping, as you can send it straight to us from there. If you have other ideas, feel free to reach out to us for our mailing address as well!

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Are there any local places you would recommend I visit while I’m in town?

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Absolutely! Houston is a wonderful city with so much to offer in food and entertainment. Check back soon as we compile an awesome list of suggestions for you in the “Things to Do” tab.

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Is there a wedding hashtag? We’re millennials, aren’t we?

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Please use #TheKamahAndKelseyShow and #LovelleAtLast on all your social media posts (including our personalized snapchat filter) so that we can easily relive what’s bound to be an awesome day!

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Is there an afterparty?

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Check back on this one! An answer will be posted as more decisions about the big day are finalized.

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Where are you registered?

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The couple is registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, and Amazon.

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Despite the couple’s best efforts in anticipating every possible FAQ, I still have a question! What is the best way to get in touch?

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Leading up to the big day, feel free to call, text, or email either the bride or broom using the info below. However, on the wedding day, please refrain from contacting the couple - they'll be just a tad busy! Instead, contact one of the very trustworthy & knowledgeable people listed below. BRIDE & BROOM: lovelleweddingbells@gmail.com Kamah Asha: 225.348.7951 Kelsey: 225.726.1450 WEDDING DAY: Kamah Asha’s Mother – Ruby Ava Kelsey’s Mother – Stephanie Reynolds Kelsey’s Aunt – Megan Lawson