Question 1

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

Accepted Answer

The dress code for our wedding is formal. Definitions of this vary so, specifically:
 
Ladies - cocktail dress or, optionally, a floor length gown.
 - suit and tie or, optionally, a tuxedo.

Question 2

What weather should I prepare for?

Accepted Answer

Historically, the average temperature in NYC in the month of November ranges between 42 and 52 degrees. There is typically 4.1 inches of rain fall throughout the month and .5 inches of snow. Expect about 10 hours of sunlight, with sunrise around 6:57am and sunset around 4:30pm.

Question 3

What happens after the ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Great question! The ceremony ends around 4:00 barring any mishaps which gives you 2 hours of free time to explore the objectively best city in the world. For some suggestions, please see the 'Our City' section of our website.
 
Also note that minimal welcome drinks will be provided starting 15 minutes before the cocktail hour.

Question 4

What should I do if I can't make it?

Accepted Answer

We accept cash, money orders, and Venmo. Just kidding! 
 
If your plans change and you cannot make it to our wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and re-submit your RSVP with 'no' so we can plan accordingly. You will be missed! (but we will get over it)

Question 5

How do I get to the venue?

Accepted Answer

Please see the Wedding Details section of the website for public transit and address info.Otherwise, please follow this link for directions.

Question 6

Are kids welcome?

Accepted Answer

No. We love your children, but no.

Question 7

When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

Accepted Answer

Please RSVP online by November 2nd. You're more than welcome to RSVP by personal handwritten letter, but please note we only check our mail once per quarter and it will most likely be missed.
 
We will be following up aggressively with any missed RSVPs.

Question 8

Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but please no photos during the ceremony. We will be watching and there will be consequences.
 
For information about hashtags and other social media nonsense, please reach out to our Social Media Managers Grace Naugle (grace.e.naugle@gmail.com) or Tracy Lesht (tlesht@gmail.com).

Question 9

Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

Accepted Answer

Food and drinks will be served to all people who do not take pictures at the ceremony.
 
Orders will be taken at the table from a delicious menu of our choosing. There will also be a silent vegan option for the groom's parents. If you do not like the options available, the exit signs are well illuminated.

Question 10

I still have questions!! what is the best way to contact you?

Accepted Answer

Please reach out by email at TheATeam@happilyharkin.com.

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