FAQs
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Is there a dress code?
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Yes, black tie optional/formal. Men, you can wear a tuxedo if you'd like, or a dark suit if you'd prefer! For women, feel free to wear a floor length dress if you'd like, but something less formal like a fancy cocktail dress or midi dress is a perfect option as well!
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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5 p.m. The ceremony begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. and doors open at 5 p.m.
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Are children welcome?
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Our venue will NOT permit anyone under the age of 18 to enter. Therefore, children are not permitted at the ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. “Children” are defined as anyone under the age of 18, including a baby. This policy applies regardless of if the child needs a seat and regardless of if the child will be eating a plated meal.
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Can I bring a date?
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If your invitation was addressed to you "and guest," then yes. If you've already tossed your envelope and you can't remember how it was addressed, then you may bring a date if you have an option to add a guest on the RSVP page.
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Are you registered? Where?
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Yes. You can find our registry through the menu on our website.
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Will there be an open bar?
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Yes, two! We will also have a seasonal kombucha!
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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Public parking in various lots close to the venue is available on a first come, first served basis. If you need a map of the public parking around the venue, please text Rachel at (919) 460-4743. However, since parking in downtown Wilmington can be difficult on weekends and evenings, we have listed 4 different accommodations in the "Travel" section of our website that are a 4 minute (approximately 2 blocks) or less walk to our venue. Additionally, we will be offering a car service an hour before and the hour following our wedding to and from the venue to Hotel Ballast. If you intend to use the transportation to get from Hotel Ballast to the ceremony, please be in the lobby of Hotel Ballast by no later than 4:45 p.m. on December 2. If you are planning on taking an Uber to and from the wedding, there should be plenty of Ubers in downtown Wilmington, but be sure to book your Uber with time to spare as they can be busy downtown in the evenings.
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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We are providing transportation to and from Hotel Ballast before and after the ceremony. If you intend to use the transportation to get from Hotel Ballast to the ceremony, please be in the lobby of Hotel Ballast by no later than 4:45 p.m. on December 2. Many of the accommodations on our "Travel" page are a less than 4 minute walk of our venue (about two blocks).
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Is the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same location?
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Yes! The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all take place at Bakery 105 back to back, so you will not need to travel between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner.
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Are you having a welcome event before the wedding?
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Yes! If you're in town the night before the wedding, we'd love for you to join us and our bridal party at Pour Taproom in downtown Wilmington. The address is 201 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Pour Taproom is a self-pour taproom with more than 60 craft beers and a large game room. It is located about two blocks from Hotel Ballast.
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What if there is inclement weather?
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Our ceremony and reception will be inside, so no need to worry about inclement weather! Our cocktail hour will be outside, but we will have a tent and heaters on reserve in the event of cold weather or rain.