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ARE KIDS WELCOME? Although we love your children, our venue has a maximum capacity of 200. Unfortunately, this means we cannot accommodate all of them at our reception. The number of seats reserved in your honor can be found on your invitation. We appreciate your understanding.
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WHEN SHOULD I RSVP? Please reply no later than April 1st, 2025.
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HOW DO I RSVP? The best way to RSVP is through this website! Visit the "RSVP" tab at the top of our wedding website.
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WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? Out of reverence for our wedding Mass, please arrive at St. Timothy Catholic Church between 1:40 pm and 1:50 pm (Mass begins at 2 pm). Our cocktail hour begins at 5 pm at Aliso Viejo Ranch.
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CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE? Our venue has a maximum capacity of 200. Unfortunately, this means we cannot accommodate extra guests. All guests will be listed by name on your invitation envelope and on our RSVP page. We appreciate your understanding.
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WILL ANY PART OF THE CELEBRATION TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS? Our wedding Mass will take place inside St. Timothy Catholic Church. Our Cocktail Hour and Reception will take place outside at the Aliso Viejo Ranch. *We encourage you to bring sunglasses and a jacket!
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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT A CATHOLIC NUPTIAL (WEDDING) MASS? We are so grateful that you can be there to support and pray for us on our big day! Our Wedding Mass will take place from 2 PM to 3 PM at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel. During the Mass, you will witness us enter into the Sacrament of Matrimony, a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, freely giving themselves to one another and becoming one. Whether you are familiar with the Mass or this is your first experience, we warmly welcome you and are so thankful to have you celebrate with us! You are invited to participate in the prayers, responses, and hymns, and to follow the gestures and postures of the congregation. Wedding Mass Outline: —Processional: The priest, servers, groom, bridal party and the bride enter. —Introductory Rites: Opening prayers & hymns —The Liturgy of the Word: Scripture Readings are read and sung, followed by a Homily from the celebrant. —The Rite of Marriage: The couple exchanges vows and rings, committing their lives to one another. —The Nuptial Blessing: A special blessing over the couple. —The Liturgy of the Eucharist: As we lay down our lives for one another, we share in the greatest gift of Jesus’ Body and Blood, who laid down His life for us. “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church and handed himself over for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the bath of water with the word…” - Ephesians 5:25-26 —Recessional: The newly married couple exits, followed by the bridal party and the congregation.
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I HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY/DIETARY RESTRICTION. CAN I MAKE A SPECIAL REQUEST? Yes! Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions (i.e. vegan, vegetarian, gluten free) when you RSVP. Our caterer will do their best to accommodate you.
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IS THERE A DRESS CODE? The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Feel free to bring a separate pair of comfortable dancing shoes for the dance floor!
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IS THERE PARKING FOR THE MASS AND RECEPTION? Parking is free and plentiful at both the church and reception venue.
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ARE THERE ANY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS NEARBY? Yes! Our reception venue partners with Homewood Suites -Aliso Viejo/Laguna Beach, which is a whopping 5 minutes away from the reception venue and 11 minutes away from St. Timothy Catholic Church. We have reserved a courtesy room block at a discounted rate for guests to enjoy. Please see the "Hotel" tab at the top of our wedding website for details.
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ARE YOU REGISTERED ANYWHERE? Yes! You can find our registry under the "Registry" tab at the top of this page.