the answers to
all
your questions.
before the celebration...
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Where should I stay?
We would absolutely LOVE for everyone (including local guests) to choose to stay at the Courtyard where we have reserved a block of rooms. Our number is very flexible, so the more the merrier! If you are choosing to drink at our event, please note that it is your responsibility to get yourself AND others home safely. Take the worry off your shoulders, stay in our block. All details regarding our hotel block are listed in the 'Travel' tab of our site.
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I'm not from Kansas, when should I come?
We would love for everyone to have ample time to relax before the festivities on Saturday the 4th! Please feel free to come down Friday and enjoy everything Wichita has to offer! Please note: Check-in for most hotels is not until 3-4 PM at the earliest, plan accordingly!
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Can I bring my kids?
We LOVE your kids! Unfortunately, we may not have the space to accommodate all of your littles. Please note that if the names of your kiddos aren't listed on your invitation, we would prefer that you have a night on your own! Grab a babysitter and come party with us!
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Can I bring a plus 1?
Similar to our kiddos response, we would prefer that you bring your shining self if that's what's listed on your invite. We promise to make it a blast!
the ceremony
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Will there be a shuttle from the hotel to the venue?
There will not be a shuttle provided from the venue. BUT. You're looking at a straight shot from the hotel front door to our event, roughly 217 feet. (That's a 1 minute walk).
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What does parking look like?
Downtown parking is one of the factors we are currently uncertain about for Wichita within the next year! There are talks of making ALL downtown parking paid before our event, which would be a total PAIN. Therefore, we suggest booking at stay at the Courtyard (listed in our 'Travel' tab) to alleviate the worries that come with paid parking, or even finding a spot to begin with! Worst case, Uber is our best friend!
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What time should I arrive?
Our ceremony begins at 5:00 PM! We suggest arriving anywhere from 4:30-4:45 to allow time to find seating.
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Can I take photos during the ceremony?
The bride is a photographer... meaning she's put a lot of love and thought into the individuals she chose to document her day. We ask that you please buy into our 'unplugged' ceremony and allow for our photographers to do their job. Phones take away from the atmosphere and are a super annoying background item in the main photographers photos. We promise to share their results with you!
attire/ dress code requests
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What is the dress code?
The dress code for our celebration is garden cocktail attire (more formal than semi-formal). We ask that you buy-in to our 'Spring Wedding in October' mindset and try to wear attire similar to the colors listed below, to help contribute to the documentation of the day in photos. Please refrain from wearing jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, etc. We think you're all so handsome and beautiful! Thank you for respecting this ask.
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What the heck does 'semi-formal garden cocktail attire' even mean?
We're not gonna lie to you, that is the most confusing thing we've ever typed. Here's some examples of what we're thinking! Dresses are typically mid-to-long length, nicer fabrics, and suits for men.
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Is there anything I should avoid wearing?
We hope you use our celebration as an opportunity to dress up and have fun! Please do not wear whites, ivories, or creams. Avoid dark color palates and harsh patterns like animal prints, checkerboard, etc. We make these requests with the overall documentation of the day in mind. We are hoping for a beautiful cohesive day, and we know you can help us with that! Men are more than welcome to wear black, grey, or cream attire if necessary. We are mainly aiming to reach our beautiful female friends and family members.
still need outfit inspo?
We put together a little page with tons of ideas, think of it like our pinterest board, but here on our site! Check it out.
the reception
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Where is the reception?
Our ceremony and reception will be held in the same location, no need to worry about relocating!
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Will there be an open bar?
Yes! Please enjoy a drink (or 5) on us. Please note: it's your imperative that you keep yourself AND others safe. Drink responsibly! Have a ride planned out.
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Can I make song requests?
We've been curating our playlist over the course of this planning process. We're pretty proud of it... give it a try! We also should let you know that we have a long list of songs that are absolutely banned from the wedding... no cupid shuffle on our watch.
Registry and gifts
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Do you have a gift registry?
YES! Please utilize the 'Registry' tab on our site to check out the things we're asking for. We're excited for you all to help bring in more things that are OURS.
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What if I don't want to buy anything off your registry?
Firstly, TOTALLY FINE! Second off, you'd make a questionable Santa Claus. We have multiple options at different price levels including a GoFundMe for our Honeymoon Fund, and multiple Gift Card options. All jokes aside, we're truly just grateful to have you in our lives and don't expect you to make this aspect of the celebration any sort of burden!
still have questions?
Please reach out to anyone but the bride. (Unless it's absolutely necessary). Feel free to reach out to the Mother of the Bride, Tiffany, at (316) 559-1609.