FAQs
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Is there parking at the venue?
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Yes. The Washington Civic Center has its own private parking lot located on the west side of the building.
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will the wedding be indoors, outdoors, or both?
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Our wedding will be entirely indoors.
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What type of food will be served?
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We will be having a spread of tasty appetizers as our main course provided by local Washington, NC restaurant Shep's Grill. Dessert will include mini bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Gluten-free options will be available.
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Is there an open bar?
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Drinks will be provided by the Bride and Groom. Drink options will consist of several different beer and wine choices, as well as several non-alcoholic beverage options. You are also more than welcome to bring your own light beverages as there is a fully equipped kitchen to keep your brews cold. Liquor is NOT PERMITTED at our venue. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
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Can we take pictures and videos?
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YES!! In fact we encourage you to! Please use hashtag #thedayshewentgray when posting your photos on Facebook or anywhere else. You can also post the photos to our Facebook Group "Gray Wedding 1.4.25" We will also have a photobooth set up at the venue that will send photos directly to your phone, so please use that as much as possible! We want to remember everything and everyone who shared our special day with us!! <3 <3 <3
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Where should we bring gifts?
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There will be a gift table located near the entrance to the venue for those who wish to bring one. Nothing is expected, but we are thankful to any we shall receive.
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What time should I arrive?
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Please arrive around 3:00 PM. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:33 PM.
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will there be a gap between ceremony and reception?
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The Bride and Groom will step out after the ceremony with immediate family to take post-ceremony photos. During this time (roughly an hour), please help yourself to drinks and our photo booth. Please take lots and lots of photos!
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WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?
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There are some things we are doing differently than traditional weddings. When you arrive you will notice there are no chairs at any of the round tables. After the ceremony, we ask that you (or a helper) tote your chair to your table to clear the previous ceremony area for a upcoming dance floor! At 8 PM, the Bride and the Groom will have exactly 1 hour to take down decorations and exit the venue. Although it is by no means required, any guest that would like to stay and help clear the venue with the Bride and Groom would be more than appreciated! The more people who volunteer their time the quicker we can head to our honeymoon :)
