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When is the RSVP deadline?
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Please reply by July 1, 2026.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Please plan to arrive around 4:30 pm to allow enough time for parking, walking, and seating. As an advanced notice, the parking lot is about a half mile walk from the ceremony site.
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What should I wear?
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Attire for the wedding is cocktail/casual. The venue has light gravel and wood chips outdoors, with an uphill walk between the ceremony and reception sites. The ceremony will have hay bale seating with coverings provided for comfort. Please keep this in mind for your shoe and dress choice.
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Can I bring a date?
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While we believe the more the merrier, we are limiting plus ones to those listed in the formal invitation.
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Will there be transportation?
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There will not be any arranged transportation, so please plan accordingly. Uber and Lyft are great options, especially if you plan to drink. However, if required for mobility reasons, there will be transportation to and from the ceremony and reception sites.
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Where do I park?
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Please park in lots 115 or 116. This is about a quarter-mile walk from the venue. There is limited parking next to the venue. These spots will be reserved for vendors and those with limited mobility. To reach lots 115 and 116, enter the UCSC campus via the Main Entrance. Continue up Coolidge Drive. Turn right at the first light onto Carriage House Road and park. Walk back across Coolidge Drive, then turn left onto Ranch View Road. The Hay Barn is on your right. No permit is required on weekends.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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Listed below are some hotels with good reviews: Closest to the venue: • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West • Mission Inn Near the beach and boardwalk: • Dream Inn • Sea & Sand Inn • Beach Street Inn and Suites • La Bahia Hotel & Spa There are also many vacation homes available on Airbnb and Vrbo.
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Other Information
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*There is some walking involved between the parking, ceremony, and reception! If required, there is limited parking next to the venue that is to be treated as ADA parking. Transportation can be arranged between the ceremony and reception sites. *There will be hay bale seating for the ceremony. Coverings will be used to minimize discomfort. A limited number of folding chairs will be available for those with hay allergies or who require different seating accommodations.