FAQs

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Will there be parking at Giando?

Answer

Yes! Giando has a valet service for anyone driving to the reception.

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Is there any transportation from the hotel to the reception?

Answer

Yes! There will be shuttle buses transporting hotel guests to and from Giando.

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Will there be parking at the church?

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St. Ephrem does not have a parking lot so available parking is on the street only. It is recommended that you carpool or take a car service (Uber, Lyft, etc...) if possible.

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Are there any guest requirements for a NY wedding due to COVID?

Answer

As of July, there are no longer any COVID protocols in place for weddings!!

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Do guests have to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island?

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For guests who live a distance away or would enjoy a night out without worrying about going home, we have a block of rooms reserved at the Hilton in Staten Island. If you would like to stay in Brooklyn closer to the venue and perhaps enjoy the weekend there you may of course choose to stay wherever you may like! There are hotels in the area, however, the NYC marathon is that weekend and Brooklyn hotels are sure to fill up quickly.

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How have you maintained your sanity after planning a wedding during a pandemic?

Answer

Wine. Lots of it.