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UPDATED CEREMONY START TIME: 5:00pm
UPDATED CEREMONY START TIME: 5:00pm

Natasha & Benjamin

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The Wedding Website of Natasha Franzen and Benjamin Bridell
This is Hugo. He can answer all your questions here below:
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Do I have to come?

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YES! Haha just kidding, but if you did receive an invite please try to come. We want to celebrate this special day with you.

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Where is the wedding taking place? And is it indoors or outdoors?

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The wedding will be at The LINE Hotel in the Onyx Ballroom. It is indoors.

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When is the ceremony?

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The ceremony starts at 5:00pm CST in the Onyx Ballroom.

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When shoudl I arrive/leave Austin?

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This is up to you! Festivities are on Saturday and the Groom's Dinner (immediate family and Bridal party) is on Friday. Should you be interested in other things Austin has to offer, we'd recommend coming a day or two earlier and/or departing a day or two later.

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When must I RSVP by?

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June 1st, 2023

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What options are there for accomodations?

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1) LINE Hotel - This is where the festivities are. Please mention you are apart of the Bridell Wedding. 2) Hampton Inn 3) Stay with a friend or family member 4) AirBNB/VRBO

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Yes, every invite includes a plus one.

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What is an appropriate wedding gift?

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We are asking those who would like to gift the Bride & Groom a present, to please contribute financially to their Honeymoon Fund. We are blessed for all the material possessions in our lives and would like to make beautiful memories with our new family on our Honeymoon. We'd love to Scuba Dive by way! A lot of the funds will go towards this!

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What is the dress code?

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Black Tie Optional [Suits for men/Gowns for Women]

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Can I bring my kid(s)? Will there be a baby sitter?

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Yes, but make sure to let Ben and Natasha know in the RSVP the ages of the children as well as food preferences/allergies. We will have a baby sitter if you want to enjoy some quality time with your partner kid-free.

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What are the food options?

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Chicken - Coq au Vin Blanc with pearl onions, mushrooms and herbs. White Fish - Halibut with harissa, butter, wilted greens and smashed potatoes. Vegetarian - Gang Kiew Warn Thai green curry with paneer & basmati rice. Kid's Meal - Chicken tenders and Mac & Cheese.

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Is there an open bar?

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Yes there will be an open bar. Please drink responsible.

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What is there to do in Austin?

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Please take a look at the "Things to Do In Austin" section on our website.

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Do I need to rent a car?

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Yes/No/Maybe No - Should you be attending the wedding, it is perfectly fine to take a ride share to and from the hotel/airport. Yes - Should you want to explore all the recommendations Ben/Natasha have on the "Things To Do In Austin" section. Should you want to go to wine country, YES you will want a car. NOTE: You must pay for parking at the LINE Hotel should you chooose to have a car. Maybe - You certainly can get by with walking, scootering, and ride sharing. We have specifically chosen the LINE Hotel as it's in the heart of downtown. NOTE: You must pay for parking at the LINE Hotel should you chooose to have a car.

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Are Ben and Natasha in LOVE?

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Yes. Next question :)

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Who is Natasha?

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Some of you don't know or have never met Natasha. So this is a chance for me to share all the wonderful things I love about Natasha: - She is the most unbelievable, loving, resilient and sexy woman I have ever met in my life. - She is cool, calm, and collected under pressure and knows how to have fun! - She is incredibly ambitious and it pushes me to be the best man I can be. - There is nobody else I'd rather climb mountains and dive under the sea with; she is my partner. I love her so much.

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Who is Ben?

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Some of you don't know or have never met Ben. So this is a chance for me to share all the wonderful things I love about Ben: - He is the most positive lovely supporting partner a girl could ask for. - He always has a smile on his face and always approaches problems with a solution based attitude. - He is the most wonderful dad Hugo could have ever dreamed of and is the best travel partner. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him.

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Who is Hugo?

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Hugo is our 6 year old son. He is going into 1st grade and is the happiest kid you will ever see. He loves to meet new people and talk about his favorite color(s). He is the easiest kid to entertain because he plays with anything and everything and has an imagination like you have never seen. His favorite thing to do is wrestle with his daddy (Ben).

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What COVID health and safety measures will you be taking during the event?

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We are currently not taking any safety measures at the wedding. Masks are not mandatory. Should you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, we encourage to do so.

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I have a question that I just can’t find the answer to, what is the best way to contact you?

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Please text Ben or Natasha. If you don't have their numbers, well you shouldn't come.

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