FAQs

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes! The dress code is semi-formal. Please refrain from wearing jeans, sneakers or t-shirts. We kindly ask that you avoid wearing colors traditionally reserved for the brides - white, ivories and creams - as well as red.

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Are children invited?

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We love your little ones! However, we respectfully request no children for our wedding and accompanying events. We hope you take this as an opportunity to enjoy a child-free date night!

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Can I bring a date?

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Due to limited capacity on the boat, we are only able to accommodate those formally invited. If you received a plus one, it will be addressed on your invitation and RSVP card. Please refrain from bringing extra guests, as there will be a guest list checked when boarding the boat, and those not named on it will be denied entry.

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When and where should I RSVP?

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There is a QR code on your invitation that will take you to our virtual RSVP page! If you are able to RSVP when you receive your invitation, that is great and very helpful! Our last day to RSVP is September 12, 2025. Our vendors require us to provide a headcount by this date, and any unanswered RSVPs will be counted as “No”. We will miss you at our wedding, but unfortunately cannot accommodate any late RSVPs. Thank you for understanding!

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The venue is a boat. Will we be sailing the entire time?

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Yes! We will leave the dock once we are all on border and sail around Tampa Bay for the duration of the event. If you get sea sick easily, we will be providing motion sickness pills at boarding time for guests to take if needed. The bathrooms will also be stocked with additional motion sickness or nausea medicine if needed. P.S. There will NOT be opportunities for swimming!

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Can I take photos and videos during the ceremony?

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We are having an “unplugged” ceremony. This means that we are asking all phones and cameras to be put on silent or turned off for the duration of the ceremony. We have hired a professional photographer to capture one of the most important moments of our lives and would hate for the moment blocked by a phone or camera! After the ceremony, please feel free to take as many photos and videos as you want and share them with us!

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! Beer, wine, seltzers, and mixed drinks will be provided. Drinks are on us, but the hangover is on you.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes! Please note any food allergies or dietary restrictions in the allotted section on the RSVP form. Here is a simplified version of our menu, so you can check if you are allergic to or unable to eat anything listed: Caesar Salad Carved, Herb Roasted Baron of Beef Sautéed Chicken Breast Pan-seared Mahi Mahi Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables

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Do you have a hotel block?

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Yes! Please check the “Travel” section of our website for instructions on how to book accommodations through our room block at the Hollander Hotel. Pre and post-wedding events will also be happening at the Hollander, so we highly recommend booking through our discounted room block!

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Is there transportation to and from the wedding?

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Yes! The Hollander Hotel will be running shuttles to the venue’s dock before the event, and will also pick us all up afterwards to bring us back to the hotel. More specific information on shuttle times will be communicated closer to the date.

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What is the closest airport?

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We recommend flying into Tampa (TPA), St. Petersburg (PIE) or Sarasota (SRQ) for the easiest commute to the hotel from the airport. More information can be found in the “Travel” section of the website.

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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Yes! Please check the “Schedule of Events” section of our website for details on everything we have planned for the weekend.

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I have a question that is not listed here. How can I contact you?

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We are happy to answer any questions! Please email us at: Gabrielle: gsymons121@gmail.com Kayla: karredondo35@yahoo.com