FAQs

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses or a dressy top with dress pants, and the gentlemen should wear a suit and tie or sports coat. Ladies: When choosing footwear, please keep in mind that you will be walking on grassy areas, a patio that’s a little bit uneven, and wood flooring.

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Where is the ceremony taking place?

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Outside, on the grounds of the Webb-Deane-Stevens House. If it is raining, the ceremony will be moved into the Webb Barn.

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Where is the cocktail hour taking place?

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Outside, on the patio of the Webb Barn. If it is raining, the cocktail hour will be moved into the Webb Barn.

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Where is the reception taking place?

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Inside of the Webb Barn. *The barn is heated and has window-unit air conditioners. Fans are also available if we need them.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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The bridal party will be taking pictures at the wedding location for about an hour. Guests can head over to the patio for appetizers and drinks during this time. We have planned it this way so that we can include family and friends in our wedding photos.

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What should I do if I can't make it?

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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP "no" for you and your family or guest, so we can plan accordingly.

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Is the barn heated/cooled?

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The barn is heated and has window-unit air conditioners. Fans are also available if we need them.

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What time should I arrive?

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We recommend that you arrive half an hour before the start of the ceremony, to make sure everyone is on time and we can get the party started as scheduled!

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How do i get to the venue?

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From Hartford and Points North: Take Interstate 91 south to Exit 26 (Old Wethersfield). It is four miles south of the intersection of Interstates 84 and 91 in downtown Hartford. Follow the prominent brown signs for the Webb and Deane Houses. When you arrive at the intersection in the center of Old Wethersfield, take a left on Main Street. The museum is one block on the right side of the street. From New Haven and Points South: Take Interstate 91 North to Exit 26 and follow the signs to the houses in the center of Old Wethersfield. From the West: Take Interstate 84 east past Waterbury to 691 east. From the left lane, exit to Interstate 91 north. From the East: Take Interstate 84 west to Interstate 91 south. The Museum may also be reached from the Silas Deane Highway (Route 99). Both Church Street and Wells Road connect with Main Street.

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Where should guests park? Is parking free?

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Parking is free and located behind the Webb Barn. The parking entrance is on the same side, just one driveway down from the main entrance of the Webb-Deane-Stevens house. It is the gravel driveway immediately left of the yellow Silas Deane House. Look for the sign that says Webb Barn Parking at the top of the driveway!

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Are kids welcome?

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If they are listed on the invitation, yes! Otherwise, if your invitation is not indicative of children being invited, only the people named on the invitation and on our RSVP site are invited to the wedding.

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Can I bring a date?

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Unfortunately, if your invitation is not indicative of a plus one, only the people named on the invitation and on our RSVP site are invited to the wedding.

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Will there be a full meal and alcohol at the reception?

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Yes! We will be serving a full, buffet style dinner with an open bar! If you chose to drink and are staying at the hotel where we have a block of rooms, please take one of the two shuttle trips back to the hotel. If you do not plan to stay at the hotel, we ask that you please have a safe and reliable way to get home. *If you have a food allergy, please kindly let us know as soon as possible so we can make sure to have food options available for you!

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What if I have an allergy or special dietary request?

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Please let us know by calling or texting us prior to the RSVP date.

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How do I RSVP?

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For your convenience, we’re offering two different ways to RSVP: 1. The traditional way- fill out and mail us back the RSVP card included with your invitation OR 2. Click the “RSVP” tab of this website and respond that way. (Note: the RSVP tab will become available after formal invitations have been mailed.)

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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The RSVP deadline is September 1, 2021. If you chose to RSVP using the card enclosed with the formal invitation, please mail back the RSVP in time to arrive by September 1, 2021.

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

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Yes, 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 so we can keep track of all of your pictures! Wedding hashtag: #BeecomingMarek

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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

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We have a hotel block at Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford South- Glastonbury. Please see the "Travel" tab for more information.

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Is there a shuttle from/to the hotel?

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There is not a shuttle from the hotel to the venue. However, if you'd like to leave your car at the venue and take a shuttle back, we have arranged for two shuttle trips from the venue back to the hotel after the reception. The first trip will be at 10:15 pm. The second trip will be about 15 minutes after. Leaving your car overnight at the venue has been approved by the Webb Barn. If you chose to leave your car, please make arrangements to return to the venue to pick up your car the next morning.

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Can I request a song for the reception?

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Yes! Please let us know if there are any songs you would like to dance to at our reception. Understand requests are limited to two per guest and they are played at DJ Kurt’s discretion. Please follow this link to make your song requests: http://www.ctdjkurt.com/guest-request.html On this landing page you will be prompted for a ‘Group’ and ‘Password’. Guest Log-in Information Group: jennandbrandon2 Password: 0000 Once inside you can choose from 'Top songs from each decade' (or any list), review lyrics and listen to 30 sec snippets of (most) songs through a 3rd party site, search our library or enter your own request. If entering your own, please be sure to enter the exact song title and artist. When you are finished, just exit the page- your entries are automatically saved! Be advised....you can access Guest Request area from now until 5 days before wedding date, after which this feature will no longer be available.

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How is covid going to affect your wedding and how will you implement Covid-19 safety?

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Honestly, we don't know at this point how covid will affect our wedding. Regardless, we plan to get married on October 15, 2021, whether it's with our entire guest list or just immediate family. We understand that attending a wedding during a pandemic may worry you. Please know that we will be doing everything we can to maintain safety during our wedding. At this time, we will: - In accordance with the Town of Wethersfield and The Webb Barn, Guests must be masked when inside the barn unless they are seated at their table eating. There is no mask requirement for outside on the grounds. - Follow all covid guidelines set by the National, State, and local governments, as well as those set by the venue We realize that this is an ever-changing situation. If you have questions about covid and our wedding, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We will also keep this information up-to-date as things change, so please check back! Updated August 28, 2021

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

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If you have any other questions that we have not addressed here, please contact us for further clarification. Jennifer: (860) 990-4038 Brandon: (860) 414-7890

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If I have questions on the wedding day, who should I contact?

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Our wedding planner, Kelly. I will add her phone number here as we get closer to the wedding day.