FAQs/Menu

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Dietary requirements can be catered for

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DF = Dairy Free GF = Gluten Free V = Vegetarian VGN = Vegan

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When should I start booking travel?

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The wedding week is over two different holidays, so accommodation and transport can book up quickly. Airlines start selling flights about a year out, but you can book accommodation now. Elise can help with an itinerary if there's specific things you want to see/do.

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I need help planning travel.

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Elise's mom, Julie Foster, is a travel agent and happy to help where she can. Ask Elise for contact info.

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When should I RSVP by?

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1 January 2024 As the venue is a movie set, they need to make preparations well in advance. And we would like to know what budget we’re working with :)

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Are you registered? Where?

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Chris and I are pretty set up in our home, and we appreciate experiences more than material possessions. We would be incredibly grateful for contributions toward our honeymoon. We will have a box for cards/cash at the wedding, but also bank details can be found on the 'Registry' tab. Thanks :)

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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If you plan to take the shuttle: Arrive at 3:50pm to Matamata i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 45 Broadway, Matamata 3400 Shuttles from the i-SITE will leave by exactly 4:00pm to take you to the venue. more shuttle details on the 'Travel' tab. For those driving direct to Hobbiton Set: Arrive at 4:20pm to The Shire's Rest (Hobbiton entrance and parking lot) 501 Buckland Road, Matamata Please allow 20 minutes from there to bus into the ceremony venue, and walk to where the ceremony takes place. NOTE: You cannot drive directly into the Shire, but instead buses are set to take you from the parking lot into the filming / ceremony location. The ceremony will begin at 5:00pm.

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Is there a dress code?

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Cocktail / Semi-Formal Summer Attire with grass-friendly footwear. No jeans or costumes please, and please don't wear all white. This is a wedding, not a costume party.

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you. Please give us the name of your guest so we may add them to the seating chart.

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Are kids welcome?

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We love your kids—we really do. But we want our wedding to be your night off! For those arriving from overseas, we would be happy to discuss options to include them. Under 2s are welcome, but need to know in advance if you are bringing little ones.

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Any hotel recommendations?

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Yes! There are a few hotels listed on the 'Travel' page that the shuttle can drop off at at the end of the night.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Of course, please add a note in when you RSVP (there is a specific field for dietary requirements).

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes. For those who are not taking the shuttles from Matamata, you can drive to the Shire's Rest (main entrance and parking lot area). There you will catch a shuttle into the film set to the ceremony.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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There will be a bus from the i-SITE in Matamata (45 Broadway, Matamata 3400) to the ceremony venue. After the wedding, the bus can take people back to specific accommodations in Matamata (check 'Travel' tab for included hotels).

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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Check the 'Event' page for week-of activities we have planned. Anything on that page is open for anyone to attend or not, just RSVP to whom and when it specifies. Other events might have specific RSVPs sent out later.

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My question wasn't answered. What should I do?

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Please contact Chris or Elise. We promise we won't bite.