Frequently Asked Questions

There have been recent reports of travelers to the U.S. being stopped or detained despite having a valid visa or ESTA. We are tracking this.

It is still unclear the magnitude to which this is occurring. And while the chances aren’t zero, Eoin and several friends have passed through U.S. customs with no issue in recent weeks.

To play it safe, we recommend deleting social media off your phone if you have posted significant political content and personal information. We also recommend bringing your physical Save the Date and/or wedding invitation with you if you are concerned. In a funny way, the wedding invite is a formal invitation into the U.S. and is proof of intent. I can also write a letter with my contact information as your sponsor of sorts to show the border agent in the event you are given trouble. These are things Carlisle and Eoin have used to pass through complex entry policies such as those in China and have served us well.

Please note that failure to answer border agents’ questions or opening your phone upon request can result in denial of entry. U.S. Border Officials have broad inspection rights. If you’re in a situation, we recommend playing nice and all will be okay.

Cocktail-Formal

Examples: three and two-piece suits, pantsuits, mid- to full-length evening dresses and your best dancing shoes.

While May in New York is quite warm, the venue will be air-conditioned.

No. Your presence is the present! If you would still like to offer a gift, you can browse our registry page.

This is for those coming across the pond for the first time. When you are receiving personalized service (ranging from taxis to hair cuts to being waited on in a restaurant), not leaving a tip in most places would be bad form. If the service is poor, or if its a non-service situation just chancing their arm (think a cashier), there is no expectation to leave a tip .

The going rate is generally 15% - 20% of the pre-tax total, but 20% is what many servers generally expect.

Its common practice in bars in the States to open a bar tab when you first order your drinks. Some bars might take your card behind the bar and you’ll have to remember to get it back at the end of the night. You can still order as you go though if you want.

Don’t be surprised if you get hit with a couple of hefty charges at the end of your trip! It can sometimes take a few days for your tab to go through.

See our 'Travel Tips'.

See the 'Travel Tips' page.

Outside of the wedding the city is your oyster! There’s little chance of running out of things to do but we recommend having a good game plan ahead of time.

My advice is to try and concentrate activities in one borough or even one neighborhood. It can be easy to underestimate travel time and spend all day in transit.

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by choice we’ve put together a couple of example itineraries on the ‘Travel Tips’ page.

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Carlisle, you’ll need to fill this in please and thank you gorgeous.