FAQs
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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Guests are asked to RSVP by 9/1/2018 on the zola website to confirm their attendance for Friday's ceremony Saturday's reception, and/or Sunday's brunch. If you can't make it- no hard feelings! Please RSVP as soon as you're sure so that we can open your spot to someone else that we love.
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Who can I reach out to that weekend if I have any questions about anything?
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Sara + Amber will be largely unavailable on their wedding weekend to answer texts/calls. If you have any questions or need to reach them for any reason, please reach out to Alicia at 401-477-6491. She will be coordinating both the ceremony + reception and managing day of logistics.
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Why can't I bring a +1 ceremony? Why can't I bring a +1 that you don't know to the reception?!
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The garden we are getting married in is small! So as much as we ADORE all of you, we had to reserve our wedding ceremony celebration for our closest family- those folks that have been a consistent support to us over the past 6 years and those who have been super present in our lives past the occasional check in and party hang. But of course, we have so much love for all of you- which is why we will have our main reception on Saturday so that we have the chance to celebrate with EVERYONE we love! But unfortunately- the space size still doesn't allow for us to celebrate with people we haven't met yet, which is why we can't accommodate +1's on Saturday either unless previously discussed with us. If you'd like to celebrate with us and your mysterious special friend that we've never met privately at a separate time, feel free to take us out to dinner in October ;)
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Can I make a toast?
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Please submit all toasts via email to T Wise (toastsamber@gmail.com) by 9/10/2018 for consideration. He will be selecting a total of 3 toasts to be made at the reception. Toasts not submitted previously will not be made day of. We are limited in time and would love to have all of your thoughts and well wishes chronicled. All toasts that are submitted will be bound in a keepsake book, but only 3 toasts will be read aloud day of.
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Is there a gifts registry?
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Yes! Please see the "Registry" tab. We're so appreciative of your gifting spirit and we kindly ask that all gifting desires go through the registry tab, as we don't need any house/kitchen/bath/material items but instead want to save up for future experiences with each other.
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Can I take pictures? What's the social hashtag information?
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Please do! We ask that all of our guests take tons of photos and send them to us after the ceremony! Please also post your photos to social media and tagging us- @saraelise333 and @_a_chanel and hashtagging #thatssosamber.
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Does your wedding have a theme?
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Happiness and love. Showing up as the best version of your self every day! Come get some.
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Is parking available?
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If you're joining us for the ceremony, limited street parking is available on Flatbush Avenue. We recommend taking the train or a car service (uber/lyft) directly to the restaurant. Parking is more accessible around the reception, but not guaranteed. We recommend taking the train or a car service (uber/lyft). If you're joining us for the park day brunch, limited street parking is available on Prospect Park West and surrounding residential streets. We recommend taking the train or a car service (uber/lyft).
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Are the ceremony + reception locations accessible?
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Yes, the garden at Risbo is fully accessible for guests. The reception is also fully accessible. The park day is fully accessible but some terrain might be harder to access via wheelchair or walker. Please text Amber at 410-905-1290 if you need assistance getting into any of our venues.
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I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?
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There are tons of hotels in Brooklyn. We suggest Brooklyn 1 Hotel, Akwaaba Mansion, the Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel, and looking on Hotel Tonight for deals (you can book week's in advance). We don't recommend any hotels on Atlantic Avenue or Fulton Street. There are also plenty of Airbnb options that you can find at www.airbnb.com and searching in Brooklyn, NY.
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Will there be transportation provided between the ceremony and hotels?
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No, but there is easy access to public transportation as well as private or shared car services (via uber/lyft).
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Are kids welcome? Are dogs welcome?
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We ask that there are no kids or dogs (that were not previously invited or confirmed) at the ceremony or reception since the space is so limited. Well-behaved children + dogs that are used to/comfortable with large crowds are welcome at the park day on Sunday.
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Will lunch or dinner be served at the reception on Saturday?
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Since the day party will be from 1-6, we will have some snacks, but there will be no full meal served. Feel free to get brunch beforehand or dinner afterwards in the neighborhood! Some of our recommendations for brunch around Brooklyn are: - Saraghina (New american) - Roman's (Seasonal new american) - Porto Viejo (Dominican) - Chavelas (Mexican) - Le Garage (French + american) - Peaches Shrimp + Crab (Southern influence comfort food, order the fried chicken + french toast) - King Tai (if you like to only have drinks for brunch) - Cheryl's Global Soul (Caribbean influence + new american. Get the pancakes!) Some of our recommendations for dinner afterwards are: - Risbo (French + Caribbean influence) - Roberta's (Pizza + New american) - Moku Moku (Sushi + Japanese small plates) - Pearl's (Caribbean fish shack) - Modern Love (Vegan comfort food) - Bunker (Vietnamese comfort food) - Bunna Cafe (Ethiopian + vegan) - Falansai (Vietnamese) - Samurai Papa (Ramen + beer + sake)