FAQs

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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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The wedding begins at 3pm, the doors at El Presidio will open at 2:45pm. We recommend that guests arrive 15 minutes or so before the official ceremony start time so they can get settled before the proceedings.

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What is the dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal. Cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, suits, ties.

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Will the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception take place indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will take place indoors at the El Presidio Chapel. Pavement in front of the chapel is uneven. The cocktail hour will take place indoors as well. Dinner will be outside at the Villa & Vine courtyard. Please bring a jacket for possibly cooler weather in the evening.

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What will your wedding-day timeline look like?

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The ceremony will take place at El Presidio Chapel at 3 pm. It should last about an hour. Cocktail hour will take place soon after at Villa & Vine about 5 blocks away on State street. Reception will begin right after cocktail hour with dinner to follow at 6pm.

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Can I bring my kids?

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Although we love your little ones, this is an adult only affair. Due to space constraints and safety restrictions, we are unable to accommodate children at our wedding.

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What type of food and drink will be served during the cocktail hour and reception?

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We'll be serving light passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, followed by a buffet dinner and cake for dessert.

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Can I take pictures during the ceremony to post on social media?

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During the ceremony we are incorporating an "unplugged" wedding. We ask that family and friends keep phones on silent and away during the ceremony. There will be a moment offered by the officiant where family and friends have time to take photos of the bride and groom.

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What's the best way to RSVP?

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You can RSVP via mail or here online on our Zola website.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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We we love to have our family and friends RSVP as soon as possible, BEFORE January 1st. This allows for adequate planning and organization of the wedding.

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Do you have a wedding registry?

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Yes, we have a registry through here on Zola as well as on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/theromos

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Is there parking available at the wedding venue?

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Parking is limited on State street. Parking is available for our wedding guests at a public parkade at 902 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara CA 93101. Family and friends can park here all night until the next day at 7am 2/24/23.

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What health and safety measures will you be taking during the event?

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We ask that if you are feeling sick we completely understand and do not expect you to come to the wedding. We do have some immunocompromised family members and encourage positive health hygiene.