FAQs

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Can I bring my child(ren)?

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Yes, kids are welcome! Just make sure you add them to your RSVP and/or reach out to us so we can account for seating. *I’m not positive the reception venue has high chairs, so please plan accordingly.

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What is the dress code?

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Our dress code is garden party attire—think light, airy fabrics, floral prints, and ankle or floor-length dresses. Alternatively, a suit or dress pants with a suit jacket would be ideal.

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Do you want to help or contribute to the wedding?

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The most important thing we need is Cookie Table donations. If you’d like to bake (or buy) some cookies, we’d greatly appreciate it. You can either let us know when you RSVP or use the link to our sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sk6Fdq2idjDIdA4JRQKvsO1BbVZkWv1yOqcNu9h0t6Q/edit?gid=0#gid=0

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What’s the story behind the infamous Pittsburgh cookie tables?

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The name really says it all – a table full of cookies! But to the Western Pennsylvania region, it’s so much more! Traditionally, friends and family of the bride and groom bake cookies to contribute to the wedding. Quite regularly, hundreds of dozens of cookies end up on display during the big day, with a variety huge variety to chose from. Some popular cookies include pizzelles, nut cups, lady locks, fruit horns, biscotti and Italian wedding cookies – an anise-infused drop cookie with a simple, sugar glaze. To locals, the Wedding Cookie Table is such a strong tradition that the day just wouldn’t seem complete without it. Although the beginning of the Cookie Table is debatable, it is believed that this sweet sensation has been around since the Great Depression. It has been implied that the Cookie Table grew in popularity during this time because it offset the cost of purchasing a wedding cake, due in large part to the family and friends who baked for the wedding.

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When and where do I drop off my cookies?

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Bring the cookies with you to the reception! Our wedding designer, Lauren, and her team will take the cookies off your hands and set them up for everyone to enjoy.