FAQs
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What shoes should I wear to the wedding?
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Ladies: Feel free to wear your fancy heels to the wedding; we will provide flip flops to walk in the sand during the ceremony (and to use at the reception when your feet get tired from dancing!). All other wedding events will not be on sand or grass. Gentlemen: Any dress shoes are fine.
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Is there a dress code for the wedding weekend?
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-Welcome Party: Smart casual; For women, we recommend sundresses, rompers, or dressy pants. For men, we recommend khakis or nice casual pants (no jeans please), button-down or collared shirts. -Ceremony and Reception: Cocktail attire -Sunday brunch: Casual
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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The ceremony will start promptly at 4:30pm on the beach (weather permitting). Please plan on arriving no later than 4:15pm to allow time to walk to the ceremony site.
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What if the weather does not cooperate for the ceremony?
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While we hope for a beautiful, sunny day, we will move the ceremony and cocktail hour indoors at Shell Island Resort in the event of inclement weather. The reception will be indoors.
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Will transportation be provided?
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The ceremony and cocktail hour will be at Shell Island Resort. Following cocktail hour, at 5:45, there will be shuttle buses to transport everybody to the reception venue at Bluewater, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. There will be parking available at both the ceremony venue and the reception venue for those that choose to drive themselves. Please note that transportation will not be provided following the reception, however Ubers and Lyfts are readily available and can be scheduled in advance on the app.
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Are there any specific parking instructions for the venue?
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There is parking lot located at The Surf Club on Friday night, as well as Shell Island Resort and Bluewater on Saturday.
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Can dietary restrictions or food allergies be accommodated during the reception?
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Yes, you will be able to provide information regarding any dietary restrictions when wedding invitations are sent out, and this will be shared with the venues.
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Are children invited to the wedding?
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We will not be having any children at our wedding ceremony/reception. We are happy to try and assist with childcare in the area, if needed!
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Can I bring a plus one if the invitation does not mention it?
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Due to venue capacity restrictions, please only bring with you plus ones who are specified in the wedding invitations. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any specific questions!
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Are there any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding photography or videography during the ceremony?
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We would really appreciate if phones are put away during the ceremony so everyone is present in the moment. After the ceremony, feel free to go wild with the pictures!
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How do we RSVP for the wedding?
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We will have our guests RSVP online through our wedding website.
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What is the weather like in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
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In mid-May, the temperature in Wrightsville Beach usually ranges between the mid-70s to low-80s. The weather is often sunny. However, there is always a chance of rainfall.
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Who can we contact if we have further questions or need assistance?
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Feel free to text Abby or Graham with any questions that come up! Abby can be reached at 703-862-2997 and Graham at 425-890-5875.