FAQs

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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Cocktail attire. Men, put on your best suits and ladies, use this as an excuse to dress up! Midi or maxi dresses are perfect or a formal jumpsuit. Feel free to have some fun and wear color.

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Will there be transportation to and from the wedding?

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Yes. Due to the wedding being 40 minutes away from downtown Charleston, we want our guests to enjoy the evening and get back safely. Busses will be picking up and dropping off at Francis Marion Hotel and Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview. Even if you are not staying at the hotels, you can still get on the shuttles. Pick-Up shuttle times: Francis Marion Hotel: 3pm Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview: 3:20pm After the reception, busses will depart around 10:10/10:15pm. The 14 seater shuttle (sprinter van) will drop off at both hotels (Cambria and Francis Marion). The 57 seat shuttle is ONLY dropping off at Francis Marion.

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Smoking Policy

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Seabrook Island Club has a strict smoking policy to maintain the property. There will be a designated smoking area outside with a post, please DO NOT throw buds on the ground. The club will charge a cleanup fee if there are buds on the ground.

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Is parking available at the venue?

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Yes. If you would like to drive, you will need to tell the gate agent you're here for the Riley wedding. There are parking lots on both sides of the clubhouse.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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Usually October in Charleston ranges between 60-70s degrees during the day and 50-60s during the night.

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Are children invited?

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Due to many factors, including limited space, we respectfully ask only adults to attend. Enjoy a fun low country date night with us -- good food, dancing and the ocean breeze!

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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 are only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.

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What type of food and drink will be served during the cocktail hour and reception?

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Dinner will be buffet style besides the vegetarian dish which will be served plated to the assigned guests. -Achiote-lime grilled chicken breast with yukon gold mashed potatoes & herb roasted vegetables -Honey-miso glazed salmon with steamed basmati rice & sesame ginger baby spinach -Vegetarian option: butternut ravioli. This will need to be noted on your RSVP so the club can serve this option plated style at your assigned seat. It will be an open bar and drink options include a variety of liquors, beer, wine, sodas, juices and mixes.

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Will the event be indoors/outdoors?

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The ceremony will be outdoors followed by the cocktail hour which is indoors & outdoors. The reception will be indoors but outside doors will be propped open.