Yes, we know most of you will not be able to come to Ireland in two months, but because we want to see you all, we're planning a larger post-wedding reception in Florida after our return. Given schedule conflicts, peak season prices, spikes in oil prices from the Iran conflict (and a brother of the groom flying helicopters over there right now), etc., we're still trying to determine when that will be. September is currently a leading contender, likely a Saturday. We really hope you can come to that and will announce the date as soon as we have it!

Yes, don't worry about accidentally double-booking. The pre-wedding day RSVP is merely to ensure we know how many people will be at that welcome reception dinner.

NO. They will actually fine you if you do.

If you arrive earlier than 2pm, you can check out The Wholey Cow café in the local village of Castlebellingham if you wish to grab a coffee and snack, or if looking for something more substantial, The Claremont or Rocksalt café in the nearby village of Blackrock (8 minute drive) or The Glyde Inn in the nearby village of Annagassan (5 minute drive).

If not by 2pm, then by 3pm. The front desk will let you know.

You don't ;) Reach out to Sam or Jess so that we can fill the rooms at the castle, block group rooms, and coordinate accommodations.

€255 ($294.09) per night for double occupancy or €235 ($271.03) for single occupancy (so $588.18 or $542.06 total, respectively). To add a "campbed" (cot), it's an additional €40 ($46.13) .

The rooms vary in size, but some are quite large for families. By default, castle rooms have a single king-sized bed, but they split the king beds into two if we ask them to. In addition, they provide "campbeds" (cots) "for children and teenagers" (see the photo below) as well as baby cots. If you stay in the castle, we can help you have the setup you need for your party.

No, it is an exclusive venue rental and is booked for other events on other days.

The dancing and music can continue until 2am, or until you fall over.

Not unless it is a registered service animal, but you can meet the Irish Wolf Hounds who live in the castle!

Ask Sam or Jess!

Some kind of fancy appetizer or heuer d'oeuvre

A fancy snack before dinner. People like using fancy words for fancy occasions instead of speaking in plain English (or Gaelic).

The Buttery Kitchen will be serving snacks around the clock. It is, unsurprisingly, Jessica's favorite part of the castle. She may or may not have surprised the tour guide with an excited squeal about tea and crumpets...

As per S.I. 338 of 2009, the list of weapons that are prohibited to import includes: “(r) the sword sometimes known as samurai or katana, other than such a sword— (i) made before 1954, or (ii) made at any other time according to traditional methods of making swords by hand.” Therefore, such swords can be imported if antique (pre-1954) or made by traditional methods of making swords by hand. However, once they arrive in the country, a verifiable certification from the manufacturer would be required to satisfy Customs that the sword was made by traditional methods. Even then, you can't just carry it around in public spaces without risking a fine of up to €5,000 and/or imprisonment for five years. Bottom line: if you can prove it was made by traditional blacksmithing, yes, but it's not advisable.