FAQs
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Summer Thursday Preparations?
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Summer Thursdays often jumpstart the weekend for most commuters (and vacationers) headed out to the shore.. and we all know how Jersey traffic is… Friendly reminder to allot extra time (~1hr) when planning your travels, our ceremony will begin promptly at 6pm! Kindly arrive by 5:30pm to enjoy a pre-ceremony glass of champagne, and partake in our Polaroid guestbook and audio booth signing! We can’t wait to replay your special voice messages after the big day!
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Dress Code?
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Our wedding will be a Black Tie Optional affair. Treat Yourself! It's time to look and feel your best. Ladies, dance the night away in floor length gowns; Gents, feel free to wear a tuxedo or a formal suit.
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Is the Wedding Children Friendly?
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To give all our guests the opportunity to celebrate without having to worry about little eyes and ears, we politely request no children on our wedding day. Parents, take the night off... We can't wait to celebrate with our favorite people!
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How Do I Reserve a Room at Chateau Grande?
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*Direct Link to Book* https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2025-07-17&chain=27644&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2025-07-18&group=COTTOCOLANDREA&hotel=32973&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&rooms=1 Guests are also welcome to visit the hotel website, www.chateaugrande.com, input your arrival and departure dates and select SPECIAL RATES. Following, please select GROUP CODE from the drop-down menu and input COTTOCOLANDREA. As an alternative option, please call the front desk at 732-724-4600 to make a reservation and mention the Cotto/Colandrea room block. *If additional rooms are needed, please contact Victoria &/or Connor to add rooms to the block!*
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What If I Didn’t Book a Room Using Your Code?
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For guests staying at Chateau Grande that did not input our discount code, please call the hotel and communicate that you are a guest of the Cotto-Colandrea wedding! Be sure to grab a welcome bag upon check in! For guests at the Marriott or Double Tree, please communicate to either Connor or Victoria and we will have welcome bags set aside for you to receive during reception.
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Will There Be Shuttle Service from Hotel(s) to Park Chateau?
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Chateau Grande is located on-site at Park Chateau. If booking a room using our discount code, COTTOCOLANDREA, there is no need to worry about transportation! Party with us worry free, as your hotel room is within walking distance! If reserving a room at one of the off-site hotel accommodations, please note that there will not be shuttle service available to Park Chateau. If driving to our ceremony/reception, rest-assured there will be on-site parking available.
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Is There Parking On Site?
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Yes! There will be valet service for our wedding guests on arrival. Continuing the party after hours at the on-site hotel? Parking is included in your discounted room rate with our code, COTTOCOLANDREA!