Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Are children invited to the wedding?

No. It is the bride and groom's preference that children not be present at the ceremony or the reception.

2. Can I bring a date?

Given that the Ballroom at the Baldachin Inn does have a maximum capacity, the bride and groom are asking that those invited do not bring a date. Bringing a guest is only allowed if your invitation specifically mentioned the name of your partner on the envelope.

3. Where can I stay in Merrickville?

There are a number of rooms reserved for the wedding under Nolet/Lochner. If you are interested in staying in Merrickville for the weekend, you can contact one of the following locations:

• The Baldachin Inn at 1-877-881-8874
• Sam Jakes Inn at 1-800-567-4667
• Millisle Bed & Breakfast at (613)269-3627
• Travers Inn Bed & Breakfast at (613)269-3842
• Merrickville Village B&B at (613)269-2618
• Aincroft House Bed & Breakfast at (613)269-4497

4. How do I get to Merrickville, Ontario?

From the Niagara Peninsula:

• Take the Queen Elizabeth Way North
• Take Highway 401 East
• Follow Highway 401 East past Kingston and Brockville
• Take Exit 705 at Maitland Road
• Turn left onto County Road 15
• Follow County Road 15 all the way to Merrickville

From Ottawa:

• Take Highway 417 West
• Take Highway 416 South
• Take Exit 34, Leeds-Grenville, Road 43, towards Kemptville, Merrickville, Winchester
• Turn right at the exit and take Road 43 all the way to Merrickville

5. What activities are planned for the weekend of the wedding?

• You can join us in the Baldachin Pub for drinks at 9pm, if you are interested. It will be an opportunity to connect with out of town guests before the wedding.
• The wedding will take place at 3pm in the Ballroom at the Baldachin Inn on Saturday, February 19th, 2005.
• Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will begin immediately following the ceremony in the Ballroom at the Baldachin Inn.
• The dinner will begin at 6pm in the Ballroom at the Baldachin Inn, followed by an evening of dancing.

6. What other activities can I do on my own?

• Ottawa is approximately 45 minutes away. You can feel free to visit Ottawa's Winterlude which officially ends on February 20th, 2005. For more details, please visit the following website.
• There are many little shops and restaurants in Merrickville that you can also visit. If you are interested in learning more about Merrickville, please visit this website.
• You can also visit the Hershey Chocolate Factory in Smith Falls. If you are interested in details, visit the Hershey Chocolate Factory website.

7. Where are Chris and Brigitte registered for wedding gifts?

Chris and Brigitte are registered at Sears. Please click on the following link to see their registry. Just type in Brigitte Nolet or Chris Lochner in the appropriate area.