Both the wedding ceremony and reception will be held within the San Diego Safari Park in Escondido, CA. The ceremony is at a location called the Lagoon Overlook. The reception is at a location called the Mombasa Island Pavilion. Park employees at the entrance will provide directions to the exact locations.
Children are welcome. Just let us know when you confirm. Also note that the reception runs till late at night and transport options during the reception will be limited.
Park Admission for the day is included for all guests. Tickets can be picked up from will-call from park opening until 4pm. At 4pm the park will open a special sign-in station for the wedding at the park entrance.
We graciously accept any gifts. We do not have a formal registry.
Our theme colors are lilac, navy blue, and burgundy. These colors are neither restricted nor required. Please avoid any pastel colors that could be mistaken for white.
We are requesting formal attire. There is some leeway but we hope you will dress your best.
If you have a question, you probably aren't the only one wondering. Please message either of us through your normal means. We will get back to you as soon as we can and probably add your question to this list.
We recommend taking the provided shuttle from the hotel at 4:30pm to the Safari Park. At the end of the reception at 11pm, a shuttle will be available to bring guests back to the hotel. If you prefer to use your own vehicle, we have a limited number of parking passes available. Please contact us so we can distribute them. We recommend using your own vehicle if you plan to leave the reception early as alternative transport options will be unreliable.
The bar is fully open with beer, wine, and cocktails for the first hour of the reception (cocktail hour). After that we are covering the first $1000 dollars of drinks ordered. If that runs out it becomes a cash bar. There is also a complimentary self-serve tea, coffee, and water station provided.