FAQs

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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Both the ceremony and reception are taking place at the Camden County Boathouse located in Cooper River Park. The address is 7050 N Park Dr, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109.

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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm so please plan to arrive by 5:25 pm. Thank you!

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What's the dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and the gentlemen should wear a suit and tie or a sports coat. Also, we will have our ceremony outside on the water, so bring a shawl or light jacket so you don't get too chilly.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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The average temperature ranges from an average high of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C) in South Jersey. The ceremony (30 minutes) will be on the water so please dress accordingly.

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Is there a shuttle to and from the hotel to the ceremony & reception?

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Yes, check out our Travel & Accommodations page for all the info you need.

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What does parking look like at the venue?

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There are 48 available parking spaces at the Camden County Boathouse as well as on-street parallel parking on North Park Drive. Parking is permitted in the Executive Office Building parking lot across the street from the Camden County Boathouse on weeknights after 5:00 PM and anytime on weekends. Parking is free.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the wedding party will be taking pictures nearby for around an hour. Guests can head straight to the reception hall on the second floor of the boathouse for cocktail hour. There will light appetizers and beverages. Weather dependent guests can also enjoy cocktail hour on the wrap around porch outside of the reception hall. High tables will be set up outside.

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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Yes, food and drinks will be served at the reception. There will be a buffet dinner with two meat options, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. And of course wedding cake with three different flavors per tier.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes, there will be an open bar. There will be beer, wine, and signature cocktail drinks.

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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?

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Yes, both facilities are wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator to the second floor reception hall.

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May I take a centerpiece/candle/flowers home as a souvenir?

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We will have mums for the ceremony and reception and you are welcomed to take those home. We will have candles and wooden lanterns for our centerpieces that we will be keeping, and do not want guests to take for souvenirs. Thank you!

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When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?

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The reception ends at 11 pm. There will be an after party at the bar lounge at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia. The after party will begin around 11:15 pm and the address is 2349 Marlton Pike West in Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.

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Where are you going on your honeymoon?

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We plan to visit Japan in early 2023. We want to experience the natural beauty of the landscape, learn about the culture and traditions of a culture that is several hundred years in the making, and live a lifestyle where everything has been meticulously crafted for efficiency.

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Are kids invited?

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We love your kids -- we really do. But we want our wedding to be your night off!

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation says "and Guest," then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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We are doing an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony and have two photographers taking photos throughout the evening. We invite you to be fully present with us during our ceremony, so please turn off all phones and cameras. After the ceremony, we encourage guests to post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #FennosPartyof2 so we can keep track of all of your pictures!

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Can I bring my gift to the wedding?

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Your presence is present enough, but should you wish to bring a gift or card to our wedding, there will be a gift table for your convenience. We're also planning a honeymoon to Japan for early next year and will gladly accept any contributions, tips or advice to help us plan our trip!

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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Please email us at our shared email: marisa.jakefenno@gmail.com. For day of contact, please reach out to Christina, Marisa's Maid of Honor at 732-754-3532. Thank you!