FAQs

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Is there a gift registry?

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Yes! Your presence at out wedding celebrations is a gift in itself, but if you feel inclined to give more, please contribute to our registry located in the "Registry" tab on this website.

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Can I contribute money to a Honeymoon Fund, House Down Payment, or other cash funds?

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Yes! Our registry does not include cash funds due to online transaction fees. If you would like to give money as a gift, please bring or mail a cash or check, or you can Venmo the bride or groom: @GretchenTheTank and @Mark-Burch-24.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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Please send in RSVPs for all events by Friday June 24th, 2022!

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How do I RSVP to only one event?

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Your RSVP link will allow you and everyone else on your invitation to RSVP to each event separately.

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Is there a hotel block? (Minnesota)

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Yes, we have a hotel block in downtown Rochester. See the "Travel" tab for details and a link to book a room in the hotel block.

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Is there a shuttle to and from the hotel? (Minnesota)

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Unfortunately there are not enough people staying in the hotel block for a shuttle. If you do not have your own transportation, Uber operates regularly in Rochester, and you can coordinate rides with other people in the hotel block.

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Is there a hotel block? (Washington)

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No there is not a hotel block for the Washington celebration, but we have shared some recommended hotels in the "Travel" tab!

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony? (Minnesota)

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Guests will be allowed into the church at 2:30pm; please arrive no later than 2:55 to be seated before the ceremony begins!

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Is it ok to take pictures with phones and cameras during the wedding?

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We are having an "unplugged" ceremony. This just means that we kindly ask that all phones and devices be put away and on silent/turned off during the ceremony. We have hired multiple professionals to capture some of the most important moments and we'd hate to have a well-meaning person's phone/device blocking that moment for them to capture. Outside the ceremony, feel free to take as many photos as you'd like and please share them with us!

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What time should I arrive at the reception? (Minnesota)

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There will be ample time between the ceremony and reception to travel to the reception venue. There will be a cocktail hour at Mayowood Stone Barn following the ceremony for guests that drive straight to the reception. There will also be plenty of time for guests staying in the hotel block to drive back to the hotel and check in before dinner begins at 6pm.

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What time should I arrive at the reception? (Washington)

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Guests will be able to enter the Pavilion starting at 6:00pm. The buffet-style dinner will begin right at 6:00. We ask that all guests arrive before 6:30 so as not to miss out on any events!

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Is there parking? (Minnesota)

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There is plenty of free on-site parking available at both the church where the ceremony will take place and at Mayowood Stone Barn, the reception venue.

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What if I want to leave my car at Mayowood overnight?

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We encourage everyone to make safe decisions following the reception. Cars can be parked at Mayowood Stone Barn overnight! They must be picked up and off the property by 10am the next morning (Saturday July 30th).

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Is there parking? (Washington)

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There is lots of free street parking on the streets directly surrounding Pioneer Park Pavilion. There are also two free parking lots south of the Puyallup Public Library and other free city parking lots in the nearby area.

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Are kids welcome?

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Yes! If they are listed on your RSVP link, they are invited!

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Can I bring a date?

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Unfortunately we cannot accommodate additional guests due to limited capacity. We can only allow people named on the invitation/RSVP link to attend.

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What should I wear?

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We would love to see you all dress up with us! We are requesting our guests wear semi-formal attire for both the Minnesota and Washington events. Keep in mind the weather; all venues are air-conditioned but Minnesota can be quite hot and humid and Washington hot and dry in the middle of the summer!

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What kind of shoes should I wear?

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All Minnesota and Washington events will be taking place indoors so any shoes will be appropriate. The Minnesota reception venue has a large lawn and the dinner area is herringbone cobblestone, so it may be smart to avoid tall stilettos!