FAQs

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1. What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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ALL BLACK AFFAIR Black suits and dresses required; tuxedos, blazers, cocktail dresses, and formal gowns preferred.

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2. Will the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception take place indoors or outdoors?

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The Ceremony and Cocktail Hour will be held outdoors. The Reception will be indoors.

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3. What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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The doors will open and guests will be allowed to enter & get settled approximately 45 minutes prior to the ceremony. The city of Aventura is a popular tourist destination. While taking that into consideration, along with parking & Art Basel weekend, guests are encouraged to arrive 1 hour early.

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4. What happens after the ceremony?

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Immediately after the ceremony, the wedding party will be taking pictures nearby for approximately 1 hour. During that time, guests will be welcome to enjoy the Cocktail Hour. Hors d'oeuvres will be served by Chef Lubin & cocktails will be served by Potions in Motion.

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5. 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”, so we can plan accordingly.

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6. Are kids welcome?

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While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.

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7. Can I bring a date?

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We have a strict guest list to stay on budget. Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We will only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.

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8. What will the weather be like this time of year?

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The weather in Miami is unpredictable, so please feel free to bring a jacket, umbrella, etc.

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9. Where should guests park? Is parking free?

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Self-parking is available in the adjacent parking lot. Please park on the 4th floor and walk across the skybridge to the Level Three courtyard. Make a left and walk to venue courtyard entry, where the Ceremony will be held. Parking at the Venue is Free but extremely limited and offered on a first-come, first serve basis. We strongly encourage the use of rideshare options like Uber or Lyft.

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10. How do I get to the venue?

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For Guests to enter through garage from Biscayne Blvd or Ives Dairy Rd: From Ives Dairy Rd. Continue East past Biscayne Blvd to NE 29th Place. From Biscayne turn East onto 199th Street/Aventura Blvd. Next, make a right turn on NE 29th Place, heading South. For reference, the Aventura Library will be on your right, Publix will be on your left. NE 29th Place dead ends into the new parking garage. For Guests to enter from Collins Avenue: From Collins Avenue, take Lehman Causeway and follow signs for Aventura Mall. Next, make a right turn on West Country Club Drive, heading North. Take the next left at Spoke Rd and immediately bear right to follow Abigail rd. ( Macy’s will be on your left) Follow Abigail Rd and look for LEVEL THREE sign on your left. Go past Valet entrance and enter parking garage.

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

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We have professional photographers and videographers to capture our special moment. Our wedding ceremony is strictly Unplugged! We ask that you refrain from photos and videos during that time. After the ceremony, we encourage our guests to take as many photos as their heart's desire! Our only request is that you use our wedding hashtag #TheGilleyWay so that we can keep track of all memories of our special day!