FAQs

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When is the RSVP Deadline?

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The RSVP deadline is April 18th. 2025. Once you receive your formal invitation (late March 2025), please use the RSVP tab to confirm your attendance. Should you decide to RSVP with a positive response, but unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending our special day, we sincerely request your prompt communication. We greatly look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with you.

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What Time Should I Arrive To The Wedding?

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Doors open at 5:30pm. The wedding ceremony starts at 6pm. Please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes before the event. Event valet is available at a discounted rate of $22.00 for all guests attending the Johnston-Alston Wedding. Overnight parking is $62.00 and cannot be reduced any further, as The St. Regis does not manage nor operate the parking.

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When Will The Reception End?

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The reception ends at midnight.

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Is The Wedding Indoors Or Outdoors?

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The ceremony will be held outside (rain plan in place), the cocktail hour space has both indoor and outdoor areas and the reception will be held indoors. Everything is held at the same location on the wedding day, The St. Regis.

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Is There A Dress Code?

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Yes. The dress code is black-tie formal. Men should wear black tuxedos with a black tie or bow Tie. Women should wear all black formal dresses/gowns.

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Are Kids Welcome?

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While we love the little ones, please kindly note that our formal celebration will be exclusively for adults 21 & up. We appreciate your understanding and hope you'll join us in celebrating this special day!

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May I Bring A Date Or Someone In Place Of My Original Plus One?

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If your formal invitation does not include a guest or if your allotted plus one is unable to attend, we kindly request you to not bring any additional guests. If your guest's name is listed on your invite when you RSVP, we look forward to seeing both of you. Please let us know at your earliest convenience if your plus one can no longer attend the event.

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May I Take Photos/Videos?

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During the wedding ceremony, we kindly ask that no photos or videos are taken. We would love our guests to be present in the moment with us, and will be having an unplugged ceremony. We have hired wonderful photographers & videographers that we trust, so that we can fully celebrate together! Thank you for understanding. After the ceremony, please feel free to take as many pictures and videos as you like!