FAQs

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Where is the wedding taking place?

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The ceremony and reception will be held at Toca Madera Winery. Address: 36140 Ave 9, Madera, CA 93636

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What time is the ceremony? What time is the reception?

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Ceremony: 5:00pm Reception: 6:30pm

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What is the dress code? What should I wear?

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The dress code for our wedding is dressy casual. Wear something you’re comfortable in — button-up shirt, pants, cocktail dress, floral dress or a maxi dress.

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What weather should I expect?

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Of course, we can’t guarantee anything, but the weather is typically sunny and warm in the month of September in Madera. Temperature ranges with lows of 62°F and highs up to 91°F.

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony/reception will be held outdoors, so don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses!

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What should I expect after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the immediate family of the couple will be taking pictures for around an hour. Guests can walk over to the reception area where snacks and drinks will be flowing. Dinner will be served around 7 pm, with dancing to follow.

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Will transportation be provided? Is there easy parking at the venue?

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We are not providing any formal transportation, but our ceremony and reception are taking place in the same area. There is ample parking for those who feel comfortable driving, and Uber/Lyft is a great option for those who don’t. Please stay safe and default to a ride service or carpooling if you plan to drink.

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How do I RSVP?

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We sure hope you’ll be able to join us for our special day. With your invitation, there is an RSVP card that you can fill out and return, or feel free to let us know your plans right here on our website: https://www.zola.com/wedding/brian-shanna/rsvp

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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Please get us your RSVP by August 1st.

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Can I bring my kids?

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To allow all guests to relax and enjoy themselves, we have chosen to make our special day adults only. We thank you for your understanding.

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Can I bring my partner?

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We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation. If you have any questions, please reach out.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

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We do not have a hotel block reserved but we have listed our recommended places to stay on the travel page on our website.

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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 snacks during cocktail hour, followed by a delicious dinner, and of course dessert.

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I have dietary restrictions, what’s the best way to communicate that with you?

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We definitely want to make sure you enjoy your time and meal on our wedding day, please let us know when you RSVP about your dietary needs.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Drinks will be provided during the cocktail hour. You will have your choice between wine, seltzers and beer. Hard alcohol is prohibited and you will be asked to leave by security if you are caught with it.

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Are you registered? Where should we ship your gift?

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We are registered and you can find the details on our Registry page above.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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We love photos! We do ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony, we’d like that time to be unplugged. For the rest of the wedding, we encourage guests to post pictures using our wedding hashtag #HappilyEverBarber so we can see them, too!”

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

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Getting married in the midst of a global pandemic means that everyone’s health and safety is a top priority for us. We will be following local guidelines for COVID at the time of our wedding.