How should we dress? How should our guests dress?  It's your wedding, so you set the dress code.  We will host your wedding with the same dignity whether you wear a $10000 dress or a $10 dress.  You should also inform your guests to dress either formal, casual, semi-casual, or Florida casual.  It used to be that the time of day determined the style of dress.  That's no longer so.  Morning can be full-formal, and evening can be casual.  Again, it's up to you.

Is it okay to invite children?  Yes, please bring children.  Children need to see the marriage ceremony, and understand that we marry for love.  Please ask your friends or family to be sure the children are well rested and not hungry when they arrive.  Children must understand that the wedding ceremony is a special time that requires special manners.  If they are a part of the ceremony, we will work with them prior to the ceremony so they'll know what they need to do.  For young children participating in the ceremony, we suggest they walk up the aisle during the processional, then have a seat with a waiting adult.  Obviously, we ask that crying children be removed from the ceremony area.  We do not provide a play area, as we expect children to be on their best behaviour while here; before, during, and after the ceremony.

Can our guests bring cameras?  Yes.  They are welcome to bring cameras and video equipment.  We ask that everyone stays seated during the ceremony unless prior arrangements are made.

What time should we arrive?  What time should our guests arrive?  Everyone attending the ceremony should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time.  If the bride and groom are coming separately, the groom should arrive 30 minutes prior, the guests 15-30 minutes prior, and the bride 15 minutes prior.  Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to your ceremony without prior arrangements - we are probably still preparing for your wedding!

How long should we plan to be at the chapel?  Depending on the size of your guest-list, you can plan to be with us 25-35 minutes.  The ceremonies last 7-14 minutes, depending on the ceremony.  Immediately after the ceremony, you will need time to "catch your breath" and meet up with guests.  Then we will do group pictures, family pictures, pictures of just the bride and groom, and individual pictures of the bride and groom.  We will also go over the paperwork with you after the wedding (although we do need the marriage license before the ceremony).  If you are planning a reception immediately following your wedding, let us know the location so we can assist with timing.

Can I be late?  No, it isn't okay to be late for your wedding.  Nerves run high enough on wedding day, so putting your soon-to-be-spouse through the waiting game and/or your guests, is a bad idea.  People usually run late because they 1) are overworked, 2) use lateness as a form of control, 3) enjoy being late - they feel more energized when they are sprinting to the finish line, 4) lack self-control, 5) or will blame outside circumstances, such as "nobody helped me" or "there was a traffic jam" or "the dog ate my marriage license."  Let your guests know that being late for your wedding isn't okay.  Be sure they have good directions to the wedding chapel, and know that International Drive can have a lot of traffic at times.  Remind them how much you want them to be at your wedding, and it's important to you that they make it on time.

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