FAQs

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/dressy casual Cocktail dresses and suits please. But we want you to feel comfortable, so if those shoes are too high or that top button is too tight, let it all hang loose. We want you to be comfortable.

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Is your wedding unplugged?

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Yes. Please refrain from using you cell phones and other devices during the ceremony.

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Is there a hotel block?

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Yes there is a hotel block for all wedding guest at the Hampton in Fort Chiswell/Max Meadows CODE: Gregory and Brooks Wedding Please know I attached 3 other hotel choices for you as well to choose from if you would like something else😌

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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Its October in Virginia! Hard to tell. It can be as hot as 80 but as cold as 50 degrees! Check the Weather closer to time to get a better prediction for Draper, VA.

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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Ceremony is at The Village Chapel while the reception is at The Draper Mercantile right across the street.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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Both will be indoors! The reception does have a nice porch/balcony so if the weather is nice bring a light jacket for the evening in case you want to extend the festivities out there as well.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the bridal party will be taking pictures nearby for around a hour. Guests can head straight to the reception hall area where we will be serving finger foods and beverages. The Village shops will be open so please feel free to walk around, socialize and relax!

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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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Where should guests park? Is parking free?

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Parking is limited at the chapel, it is for those who cannot walk well, disabled and elderly. Plenty of parking is just across the street, where the reception will be held. Parking is free as well.

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Are kids welcome?

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While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults and older children only (preferably 12+) event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving your small children at home so you can celebrate with us. Please know that the chapel is small, and infants and babies could easily make a disturbance during the ceremony.

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Can I bring a date?

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We have a strict guest list to stay on budget. If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.

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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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Please RSVP by September 3rd! Mail it back or go online. You can go online to our website: www.zola.com/wedding/toniaandzane

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception?

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Yes. There will be a cocktail hour with beverages, cheese, crackers and grapes between the ceremony and reception from 5pm to 6pm. There will be a buffet style dinner served at 6pm. Drinks include water, tea and coffee. A bar is available to those of you who would like to have the option to drink and purchase anything additional that isn’t already provided.

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Where are you registered?

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We are registered at Amazon.com, Target.com, Dillard’s.com and on the Zola Website. We also invite you to consider donating to help us pay for the wedding & honeymoon!

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May I take a centerpiece/candle/flowers home as a souvenir?

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NO the centerpieces/decorations actually belong to the Draper Mercantile Restaurant so please do not steal the venues decorations.