FAQs
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Where is the wedding?
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It's at the Rusty Pelican on Rocky Point in Tampa. Rocky Point is about 15 minutes from downtown Tampa and 10 minutes from the airport. The island, on both sides of a major highway, is home to businesses, hotels and residential buildings along the shore of Tampa Bay.
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What is the Rusty Pelican?
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It's a restaurant and special events venue right on Tampa Bay. You'll love the views. You might have heard of the Miami location on Biscayne Bay, where several members of our family have celebrated milestones. In Tampa, our ceremony will be outside, on the water's edge, as the sun starts to set. The celebration will continue inside.
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What's the agenda?
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4:30 p.m.-5 p.m.: Outdoor wedding ceremony by the bay. 5 p.m.-6 p.m.: Cocktail reception in the Coral Room. 6 p.m.-10 p.m.: Dinner and dancing in the Grand Ballroom.
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What is the guest dress code?
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Come dressed for a formal party. Wear your favorite dress or pantsuit or jacket. Keep in mind that Florida in the winter could mean temperatures ranging from 40 to 80 degrees, so keep an eye on the weather forecast and pack accordingly.
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I have dietary restrictions. What do I do?
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Just indicate any needs on the invitation response and we will try our best to accommodate.
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Where can I stay in Tampa?
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We have reserved a block of rooms at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. It is a 5 minute drive from both the airport and our venue. The booking link is https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/TPARW/G-K8HW But other accommodations are in the area, too. The closest hotel to the wedding venue is a few steps away. The Current, a Marriott hotel, is on Tampa's Rocky Point, next door to the Rusty Pelican. Several other hotels with various price points are a short ride away on and off the island, including in downtown Tampa. The nearby hotels include: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Airport, and Airbnb options. More information is under the Travel tab.
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What can I do and where should I eat while in Tampa?
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We recommended some of our favorites under the Things To Do tab.
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Where are you registered?
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We value your presence more than your presents, but since you asked ... We started a registry on this Zola website. Go to the Registry tab.
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What's the best way to contact you if we have additional questions?
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Melody and Greg are happy to answer any questions up until they check out for bridal duties. They are at 305-333-8754 and 732-609-4116. If it's an urgent issue close to the wedding date, operators are standing by. Mother of the Bride (Beth Kleinman) can be reached at 305-934-0556 and the Maid of Honor (Sophia Kleinman) is at 786-213-3107.