FAQs
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How do I get there?
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The Conrad Mansion is located at 31121 Hawk Avenue, Conrad, IA 50621. This is the location of our ceremony AND reception. The mansion attached to the venue is for the very close family of the bride and groom for the whole weekend :)
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Are the ceremony and reception at the same location?
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Yes! Once you arrive to the address listed above, signs will direct you to our ceremony site and from there, it is a very short walk across the property to our cocktail hour and reception venue :)
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What is the parking situation?
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There is a large parking lot on site at the mansion that can hold up to 200 vehicles! Parking overnight is not allowed on the property, so if you are planning to carpool please plan accordingly for before and after!
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Will your ceremony be indoors or outdoors?
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We aren't sure yet! :) With October in the midwest being unpredictable, we are waiting until closer to the date to decide where our ceremony will be held. Pray for beautiful weather!
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Will there be transportation to/from the hotel(s)?
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As of right now, we unfortunately are not providing any shuttles or transportation to or from the Marshalltown hotels. They are about a 20-30 minute drive from our venue. Please plan to have a DD! If anything changes with the transportation, we will update this ASAP.
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What is the dress code for the wedding?
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We are requesting semi-formal or cocktail attire. Please note, weather permitting, our ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors and there might be lawn games or other activities on grass.
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Can I bring a plus one?
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Any additional guests should be listed on your save the date/invite. If there are any questions or concerns, please text Sam or Alena at anytime and we can always see what we can do as RSVPs start coming in.
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Are children allowed?
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Yes! With both of us having large families with lots of kiddos, we are excited to celebrate with the entire family.
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What type of food will be served?
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We plan to do a buffet style meal with choice of either tuscan chicken or garlic and herb pork loin with sides including garlic mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, and butter corn. All meals with also come with salad and a bread roll. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions or anything we might need to plan for!
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What if I have an allergy or dietary restriction?
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Once the menu is set, we will make sure that anyone with allergies or restrictions will have a chance to note it on their RSVP when the time comes.
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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We ask that you please click on the "RSVP" tab listed on this website to RSVP by October 1, 2025.
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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?
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Ceremony start time is at 3:00pm so feel free to start rolling in at 2:30 or so.
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Do you have a gift registry?
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Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! However, if you are looking for wedding gift ideas, our registry is available under the "Registry" tab (although its still somewhat of a work in progress) Note: Neither of us are really big drinkers, so we kindly ask for no alcoholic gifts. But don't worry -- there will be plenty of alcoholic beverages for all at the wedding!
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Will there be good music?
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Duh! But to make it more fun -- if you have already RSVPed -- please submit a song request through the link below! https://forms.gle/Mjs9ZBinq4GaGrbL9
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What's the alcohol situation?
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We will be providing our guests an "open" bar style with 2 types of beer and wine for you to choose from all night. There will be a cash bar available if you would like mixed drinks.