FAQs

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How do I RSVP?

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RSVPs and their pre-addressed envelopes are included in the invitation. Please fill them out and mail them back to the bride and groom by September 30, 2023.

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Can I bring a date?

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You're invitation and RSVP card will indicate how many seats are reserved in your honor. Unfortunately, due to venue capacity and catering prices, extra guests are not permitted. Thank you for respecting this policy.

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What do I do if I miss the RSVP date?

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If you miss the RSVP date, please still fill out the RSVP card and send it in the mail. As a courtesy, please call or text the bride/groom to inform them of your decision. If a RSVP card is not received by the RSVP date, we will be calling guests the following week to learn of your decision. It is important for us to know how many people are attending, as the caterer has requested an accurate head count several weeks before the wedding.

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Is the wedding themed?

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The wedding has an overall theme of fall/autumn. The atmosphere is elegant boho with natural elements.

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What are the wedding colors?

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The wedding colors are based off David’s Bridal color palette. Juniper (deep evergreen), Marigold (warm mustard), Sienna (vibrant burnt orange), Eucalyptus (light dusty sage), Sedona (deep dusty rose), and Cinnamon (warm reddish brown, like the spice). We'll also have yellow gold accents as well as lilac, maroon, plum, and cream.

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What colors should I wear to the wedding?

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Please keep in mind, these colors are just SUGGESTIONS to wear that we think would make for cohesive photos. We know you’ll look fabulous no matter what you wear! But if you need help picking an outfit, think colors like the the changing fall leaves. Of course the wedding colors are acceptable as well as colors complimentary to them. Marigold, juniper, sienna, cinnamon, maroon, brown, khaki, tan, sage, olive, blush, dusty rose, plum, eggplant, rust, terracotta, dusty lavender, mustard, honey, gold, bronze, ginger, pumpkin, coffee, evergreen, merlot, jade, etc.

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How formal should I dress?

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On a scale of 1-10, with one being a bum and ten being the Hollywood red carpet, we suggest a formality rating between 5.5-8. 1. Bum 2. Yard work/ working out 3. Casual- jeans and basic T 4. Smart casual- nice pants and sweater vest 5. Business casual- khakis and polo, sundress 6. Business formal- suit tie optional, LBD 7. Semi formal- suit and tie, long gown 8. Cocktail- black tie optional, cocktail/evening 9. Formal- black tie, evening gown/prom 10. Hollywood- white tie, Hollywood red carpet

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Is the wedding outside?

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Yes, weather permitting (rain, snow, sleet, hail, extreme wind). The ceremony will be completely outside, as well as, the beginning of cocktail hour. The reception to follow is in a covered pavilion with optional heat and roll down walls. Should inclement weather occur, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be moved under the pavilion. Please dress accordingly.

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Can I use my phone at the ceremony?

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NO, PLEASE TURN OFF ALL DEVICES FOR THE CEREMONY. The bride and groom elected to have an "unplugged" ceremony. Should you want photos to remember this special day by, please inform the bride and groom so they can give you digital copies once the photos have been received. Thank you for respecting this policy.

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Are the ceremony and reception at the same location?

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Yes, the address is 1461 Big Creek Rd, Clearville PA 15535. For more information about the venue, please visit their website- https://www.creekside-resort.com/home.html

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What is the parking situation like?

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Parking is available onsite, follow the main entrance past the cabins into a large gravel parking lot.

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Are there accessibility options?

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The gravel parking lot is fairly close to the ceremony site, the cocktail hour site, and reception pavilion. If needed, someone can be dropped off closer to each site for less walking with no issues. There are gravel, grass, dirt, paved, and concrete surfaces to navigate throughout the entire venue. The pavilion has wide doors and no stairs or steps. The bathrooms in the pavilion each have a handicap stall.

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What will cocktail hour be like?

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Cocktail hour will be outside next to the reception pavilion (weather permitting). There will be cornhole, horseshoes, lawn darts, and giant jenga to play with! The venue also has a game bin next to the bonfire for guests to use. The game bin is filled with footballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, kickballs, bats, baseballs, softballs, wiffle balls, rackets, and frisbees. There is a large, flat field with a volleyball net between the reception pavilion and parking lot where all these games can be enjoyed. Cocktail hour is a great time to get to know the other guests or find your seats. Signature "his and hers" cocktails will be available during this time.

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Will there be anything fun to do at the reception?

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Yes! There will be a bonfire, message in a bottle, music, dancing, and good company. The bride and groom have several quick games up their sleeves as well!

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Can I use my phone at the reception?

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Please refrain from using your phone until after the coordinated dances and dinner is served.

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What are the coordinated dances?

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There will be 4 coordinated dances, the first dance, the mother-son dance, the father-daughter dance, and the mother-daughter dance. We will also have a money dance and an anniversary dance later in the night.

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What are the money and anniversary dances?

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The money dance is an age old tradition performed various ways in many cultures. Typically, money is pinned to the bride or creatively folded and pinned on a sash for her to wear. Then, as a thank you, the bride dances with all those who donated money. At our wedding, both the bride and groom will be available to dance with and all of the money donated will go straight to the honeymoon fund! The anniversary dance is a fun way to get all the married couples out on the dance floor! Before the song starts, we'll ask all the married folks to grab a spot on the dance floor. When the music starts, we all start dancing, but the DJ will interject with time intervals like 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and so on. Once a timeframe that exceeds your years of marriage has been called, you leave the dance floor. The last couple standing imparts their years of knowledge on the newlyweds!

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What's for dinner?

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Dinner will be a served buffet consisting of pulled pork, brisket, slider rolls, side salad, cream corn casserole, green beans, corn bread, scalloped potatoes, and a variety of sauces.

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What beverages will be available?

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Water, iced tea and lemonade will be available all night. During cocktail hour "his and hers" signature cocktails will be available. During the reception, a few selections of beer and wine will be available in addition to the signature cocktails. After dinner, hot tea, coffee, and hot chocolate will become available for the duration of the evening.

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Can I bring my own alcohol?

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Yes! You may bring your own alcohol or other preferred beverages. We just ask you leave them in your car until the ceremony is over. If you would like to bring a cooler, we will have a designated drop zone inside the pavilion and labels available for use. We will not provide ice for your cooler. Small bottles of alcohol can be kept at your table, however, please be respectful of your neighbors space.

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What if I have a dietary restriction?

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There is a line on the RSVP cards for listing dietary restrictions, please fill this out when mailing back the RSVPs. We will do our best to accommodate your needs or inform you what will be safe for you to eat. Please know that we cannot honor every request.

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Are there any places to stay nearby?

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Hotels, Motels, and Bed & Breakfasts that are nearby the venue can be found on the travel menu tab of the website. Unfortunately, since Creekside (the venue) is in the countryside, most places to stay are at least 25-35 minutes away. You may wish to look at websites like Airbnb, Vrbo, or those that are similar. We have not reserved a block at any of the hotels.

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Are you registered?

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The bride and groom are registered at Zola, Target, and Amazon. You can easily find their registry by clicking on the registry menu tab. Here, Zola combines all three registries so you don’t have to search. However, if you prefer to search, you can type either Melanie’s or Justin’s full name into Target’s or Amazon’s registry search engine to find only things registered at that store. Gifts are not required but greatly appreciated!