FAQs

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What should I wear?

Answer

Formal attire, so cocktail dresses/formal wear for ladies, suits (no tux required but if that's you're thing, go for it!) or dress pants + dress shirts for men. Keep in mind you will be outside in our back yard, so make yourself comfortable to withstand weather and walking around in grass. March in Richmond has rather unpredictable weather, so use your best judgement on the day of - if your sequin train or all white tux will be ruined, you certainly don't have to go that route ;)

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Where will I park?

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There is only street parking around our house, so we STRONGLY encourage our guests to carpool with other attendees they may know or Uber/Lyft (wear your masks in the car together y'all). There are no meters or parking time limits.

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Will I get COVID at your wedding?

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We are doing everything we can to provide a safe space for our guests but are not oblivious to the very real risks of this virus. Our small events will be outdoors with space to spread out. Please do not feel obligated to hug us (or anyone else) or to have a close conversation with anyone you do not feel comfortable with (we've all been navigating this pandemic for a while now, use your common sense and respect others). We will not have a dance floor and guests can wear masks when in close contact (again, follow your own best judgment and comfort level). We are thankful to have a lot of friends whom are already fully vaccinated and hope to see more of us vaccinated as the date approaches. Please see our COVID Precautions page on this site for more info. We respect our loved one's decisions about what is right for them and whether or not they can attend.

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Will I be able to eat anything?

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Yes. We are aware that some of our guest have dietary restrictions and will make sure to have food and beverage options to accommodate everyone

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation was addressed to you "& guest" then yes, if not, please only come with yourself or your partner that was included on the invitation. Due to COVID we have had to make difficult decisions on how many guest we can allow at our wedding and we hope you understand. Please make sure to include you AND your guests name on your RSVP card when you return it to us so we know you are both coming.

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Are kids allowed?

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No. We hope that you understand we had to limit the number of guests that are attending our small COVID wedding and we do not have room to include little ones.

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Do you have a registry/ should I bring a gift?

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We are registered through Zola (see the "registry" page on this site) and Anthropologie (search Shannon McGill & March 2021 under the registry header link at anthropologie.com). Both sites will ship your gift directly to us if you do not want to bring a gift to our event or are not attending. Of course, gifts are not expected and your presence and support is enough of a present :)

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Do you have travel accommodations reserved?

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No. There are very few people that are traveling from out of town, but if you do need to make arrangements for the night, we recommend using airbnb as they have many options around the city (and will limit your exposure to other people). If you prefer a hotel, we recommend the Graduate, Quirk Hotel, or the Marriot downtown. Richmond is a small city, so you won't be further than a 10-15 minute drive from our venue wherever you choose to stay.

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Do I have to RSVP?

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Yes! We need to have a chair/plate/food/drinks for you! PLEASE mail in the RSVP card we included in our invitation (it already has a stamp on it for you) and write your (and your partner's) name in the space provided. Don't assume we know you are coming and please don't just shoot us a text unless you've lost your RSVP card. That being said, we completely understand that not everyone will feel comfortable or will be able to come, we still love you and respect everyone's unique decisions, but please let us know either way.

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What is the weather like in Richmond in March?

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Average highs in the 60s and average lows around 40-50. Any Richmonder will tell you that our weather can vary a lot day-to-day, especially in the Spring. March is usually breezy and can be rainy. We will do what we can to keep you warm and dry, but please plan on bringing an extra layer.