Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is the dress code?

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The dress code is Black Tie. For more information regarding the Black Tie dress code, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.brides.com/story/black-tie-wedding-guest-dress-code-long-gowns

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2. Where will the ceremony be held and at what time?

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The ceremony will be held at 3:30 pm in Joshua Baptist Church, located at 5200 Live Oak Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040. It is requested that all guests be seated before 3:20 pm, so that the ceremony can start promptly.

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3. Where will the reception be held and at what time?

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The reception will follow the Cocktail Hour that will immediately follow the ceremony in the American Legion Post 15 Hall Building, located at 34 S. Artillery Dr., Sumter, SC 29150.

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4. Who can attend the Rehearsal Dinner?

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The following people can attend the Rehearsal Dinner after they are done rehearsing for the ceremony: the officiant, parents of the bride & groom, the grandparents of the bride & groom, siblings of the bride & groom, guardians or step-parents of the bride & groom, all wedding party attendants including ushers, drivers, parking or guest book attendants, the parents of child attendants and any out-of-town guests booked at Hyatt Place or another hotel. Out-of-town guests can RSVP with Veronica, the wedding planner, by calling Detailed Weddings & Events at 803-968-3321. Traditionally, a Rehearsal Dinner is hosted by the groom's parents and it is an occasion for the groom to meet the bride's parents, if that has not happened yet. Also, a groom can have a groom's cake of any shape or type at a Rehearsal Dinner. Rather than serve a wedding cake at the reception, the couple can also serve a groom's cake. It is okay to serve both, but serving a groom's cake at the Rehearsal Dinner places the groom's cake in the spotlight, and it may become the subject of conversation while breaking the ice among attendees meeting each other for the very first time. Some grooms choose to have a cake design that reflect a significant aspect of their lives, such as recreational interests, careers, colors of their favorite sports team, college or fraternity. As for other attendees, if an individual, group of relatives and/or friends would like to host a Rehearsal Dinner for the couple, they can attend the Rehearsal Dinner because he, she or they are hosting the Rehearsal Dinner.

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5. Are children invited to the ceremony or the reception?

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Unfortunately no. Although we love your little ones, this is an adult-only affair. We respectfully request no children at our wedding celebration. We are sorry that our wedding will be child free, with the exception of the children that are tasked to perform on our wedding day. Thanks for your understanding in advance.

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6. What about a plus one - bringing a guest or inviting an entire family with children?

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If you are single, the invitation will be addressed to your First & Last Name & Guest. You may bring one adult guest. If you are legally married, the invitation will be addressed to Mr. & Mrs. First & Last Name to invite both, the husband and the wife. If you are in a common law relationship, the invitation will be addressed to each of the couple's First & Last Names, such as Mr. John Doe & Ms. Suzy Que. Unfortunately, we will not invite an entire family consisting of parents and children, because we are hosting an adult driven celebration. We do request that when the invitation is received with the RSVP card inside, please return the RSVP card as soon as possible. It is important for us to use the RSVP cards to obtain a head count of how many people will dine with us. If you have any questions, please call Veronica, our planner at 803-968-3321.

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7. Will guests receive a hard copy of an invitation?

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Invitations are considered as souvenirs or keepsakes that remind us of the bride and groom's wedding day. Yes, guests will receive a hard copy of an invitation.

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8. Can you gift the couple on their wedding day if you are not comfortable with the idea of sending monetary gifts or purchasing gifts online?

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Yes! A cards box and gifts table will be available at the ceremony, as well as the reception.

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9. Can handguns (firearms) be carried anywhere in SC now?

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No. South Carolina is considered an open carry state, meaning you can openly carry a handgun with a concealed weapons permit, however, even with a permit, carrying a firearm in a church or other religious sanctuary is prohibited unless the church leadership explicitly allows it. The following is a list of specific places where guns cannot be carried. These include sensitive places such as: Police stations, jails and prisons. An active courtroom. Polling places on election days. The office or meeting place of the governing body of a county, public school district, municipality or special purpose district. Day care or preschool facilities. Hospitals, medical clinics, doctor’s offices or any other facility where medical services or procedures are performed. Federal facilities where the open carry of firearms is prohibited. If you don't see a sign that reads: This is a Gun Free Zone, or if alcohol is being served, in most cases, you may not consume alcohol and/or you may not bring your handgun in a wedding reception venue. Simply, no handguns (firearms) are allowed at the wedding ceremony and/or reception.