FAQs

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Can we bring our kids?

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Yes! All kids are welcome as long as they're included on your invitation, just kindly let Amanda know so that she can order the correct amount of food (eg. chicken fingers, pasta, etc.). We will be DEVASTATED if Grant doesn't come, just FYI.

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Can I bring a plus-one?

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We have accommodated and accounted for only those who are named on your invitation. If bringing someone not on the invitation, due to vendor constraints, they will need to bring their own chair and food.

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Is there a dress code?

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Most importantly, we want everyone to be comfortable. There will be dancing, so dress accordingly. If you don't want to dress up, don't feel pressured, but we would love if you could show up in cocktail attire. Bridesmaids will be in navy. Please just keep it classy, and NO WHITE

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Should we bring a gift?

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Gifts are greatly appreciated, but not at all required. We just want to celebrate our love with our favorite people! Only thing you need to bring is your dancing shoes!

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Are you registered? Where?

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We are registered here on Zola. Links can be found in the "Registry" tab of the website.

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What time should I arrive?

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We recommend you plan to arrive at least half an hour prior to the ceremony start time. The venue will allow guests in as early as 3:30. The doors to the ceremony room will close promptly at the start of the ceremony, and no one will be permitted to enter during the ceremony.

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Where do I park?

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Parking is in the rear of the Elks building in the big lot adjacent to the Lords and Ladies Salon and Medical Spa parking lot (off of King Street). Someone will be directing; we just haven't delegated that yet. Anyone that wants to direct, text Amanda! Parking is free.

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Will the ceremony and reception be inside or outside?

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Both ceremony and reception will be indoors. Family and bridal party: photos will be outside rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.

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Can we take photos/videos of the ceremony/reception?

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Photos/videos of the ceremony should be kept minimal to avoid obstructing our professional photographer, but there will be designated time for photos. If you can be sneaky, by all means! We will be highly disappointed if there are NOT photos/videos of the reception on the other hand. Snap away!

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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There will be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available. If you are someone with a sensitivity other than those, please let Amanda know when you RSVP so that she can order food accordingly.

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What's the bar situation?

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We will have an open bar that includes keg beer, wine, and seltzers. Mixed drinks are not included but can be purchased separately. When the beer, wine, and seltzers are gone, the bar will remain open as a cash bar until an hour before the reception concludes. No outside drinks are permitted - venue rules, that includes non-alcoholic beverages. No alcohol is permitted to be consumed outside of the venue, including the parking lot. Venue staff as well as bride and groom reserve the right to remove any excessively intoxicated persons. Please behave and exercise common sense.

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Does the venue have specific rules?

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Yes! See above about alcohol restrictions. Others include: no bubblegum and smoking is allowed only in designated areas outside the building.

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Where will we sit?

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There is no seating chart; however, tables will be reserved for BG2G and friends (if you don't know who that is, then it's probably not you) as well as a table for parents and grandparents. Other than that, all other tables will be available. You will sit at your ceremony table for the reception, unless you want to switch it up later.

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Can I take a centerpiece home with me?

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Please, please, please refrain from taking the centerpieces home with you. We understand they are beautiful, but we would like to use those flowers in our home in the future as memories (because Amanda spent HOURS on them), so kindly leave them be. Those with boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets are free to take them home.

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Curious about our vendors? Here's who we used

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Photographer: Jamie Stow Photography Cake and cupcakes: Shelby Zanolini Food: The Pourhouse/Little Italy DJ: Tom Joseph Flowers: Sola Wood Flowers, dyed and arranged by Amanda

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When are you having kids?

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Children? In this economy? There. I asked it so you don't have to.