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What should I expect for the wedding ceremony?

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The ceremony will be held in a Catholic church, but will not include a full mass. As marriage is a holy event within the Catholic faith, we would ask that our guests be mindful during the event to avoid any disruptions and if necessary, please step out into the lobby. Modest dress is required within the church. Plan to arrive early to avoid traffic as the doors will be shut at the start of the ceremony.

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Are children allowed?

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We encourage you to enjoy this opportunity as date night and find a sitter for your little ones for this evening! That being said, we are aware that this may not be feasible for everyone, so if there are children included on the RSVP, they are able to attend. As noted, the celebration of marriage is a sacred event and we ask all parents with little ones to be mindful if your kiddo starts to get fussy during special moments (ceremony, first dances, speeches, etc) to please step out as to not disrupt. Thank you for your consideration!

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Do I have a plus one?

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While it is true that the more the merrier, we do have a LOT of family and close friends, so we are trying to keep our guest count limited. Only invitations that include a plus one are able to bring a guest. We appreciate your understanding!

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What is the dress code?

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We would ask that you aim for cocktail attire/semi-formal for this event. Please avoid shades of white. Ladies; feel free to get as dressed to the nines as you'd like...sometimes we all need a reason to wear that dress in the back of the closet. If that's not your jam, that's fine too - blouses/trousers work just fine as well! Gents; button downs/polos and slacks would look great! Preferably no jeans for the evening.

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What's the deal with the reception venue?

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As more local guests may know, out in Indiana, things are not as close together and conveniently located as we might prefer. So the reception venue is a bit of a hike at 30-40 minutes away from the church. We will allow for plenty of time for all of our guests to make it to the reception venue, and feel free to take in some of the countryside on your way down. Just watch out for the horses and buggies! 🐎

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

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YES. Please plan to get to the ceremony early! There will be a Notre Dame football game happening on the day of the wedding and while the traffic near the church should be minimal, depending on your travel plans, you may run into some excited football fans on the road or passing through the South Bend/Mishawaka area.

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What's on the menu?

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Dinner for the evening will be served as buffet style, award winning, barbecue. There will be options for our vegetarian folks too. We will have plenty of drinks for everyone to enjoy, with a selection of cocktails and soft drinks, but it will not be a full open bar.