FAQs

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Can I bring a plus-one? Are children invited?

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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate guests who are named on the invitation. We appreciate your understanding.

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What is the dress code?

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Our dress code is cocktail attire, but formal wear is welcome. Suits are encouraged and dresses of any length are welcome. Feel free to wear cowboy boots if that’s your style! Please keep modesty in mind out of respect for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

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Will transportation be provided?

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Yes! We will have a shuttle available between our hotel block at The Colonial Hotel and our reception at the 1761 Old Mill. It will be available throughout the entire night, not just before and after. Additionally, the shuttle will be available following the ceremony to transport anyone who may have ubered from the hotel block. Please note that guests are responsible for transporting themselves to the Ceremony and we are limited on the number of cars we can leave at the church.

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Will the reception include dinner and drinks?

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Yes. Dinner will be served buffet-style. Enjoy an open bar during cocktail hour with beer, wine, and cocktails. Following cocktail hour, a cash bar will be available. We will also have wine served with dinner and a champagne toast.

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What time should I arrive by?

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The Mass will begin promptly at 1pm. Please give yourself enough time to find a seat and settle in. Additionally, cocktail hour at the 1761 Old Mill begins at 4:30. Please check out the "Things To Do" page for our recommendations on how to fill the gap.

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Is there parking available?

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Yes - both St. Anthony of Padua and The 1761 Old Mill have ample parking. At St. Anthony's, parking is available directly adjacent to the building as well as across the street from the main entrance at St. Anthony's Parish Hall. The 1761 Old Mill offers parking behind the building, along the street, and in a lot across the street.

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Do you have a hotel block?

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Yes! We have a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate at the Colonial Hotel in Gardner. Please see the "travel" page for more details on how to book. Please note, that you must call the hotel directly and reference the block to receive the discounted rate.