Q & A'S

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where is the wedding ?

Answer

Both our ceremony and reception will take place at: The Blue Dress Barn 3893 Territorial Rd. Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 GPS Coordinates: N42 07.608 W86 21.906

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony will begin at 4 o'clock EST. Please arrive and be seated no later than 3:45pm EST.

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what is the dress code?

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We would love to see our friends and family get dressed up for our big day. Semi Formal- ladies can wear a nice dress and men in suits or dress shirts and pants. PLEASE NO WHITE, CREAM, OR BEIGE With our ceremony being outdoors and in October please dress accordingly. The reception in the barn does have heat if needed.

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can I bring a date?

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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, their name would appear on your invitation & under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding.

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are kids invited?

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We love your little ones! However, unless your children are listed on your invitation and when you RSVP, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults-only event. We encourage you to use this evening as a fun kid free date night.

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will there be an open bar?

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Yes! Drinks and memories are on us, the hangover is on you. We will be funding and stocking our bar with the most common things we know our guests enjoy. However, if you would like to bring something specific for yourself you are more than welcome to BUT everything will have to be stocked at bar & given to our hired bartenders who have to serve all drinks to all guests. (Tips for bartenders are appreciated)

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will the wedding be indoors or out?

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Our ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outdoors, alongside the barn. Our reception will take place in the barn with open doors leading to Patio for smoking, bonfire for smores, and the sendoff area at the end of the night. The barn does have heat if needed.

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what should I do if I can’t make it?

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You will be missed! If you cannot attend our wedding, please be sure to indicate your regrets on our RSVP tab so we can plan accordingly with our venue/bar & catering.

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can i still come if I did not rsvp?

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Unfortunately, we can NOT accommodate those who do not RSVP. Because of limited venue capacity, we have to give a final headcount to all vendors on August 1st 2025

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Is there parking available?

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Yes! Complimentary parking is available at the venue.