FAQs
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What is the dress code?
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Semi-formal: Below-the-knee dresses, elegant jumpsuits, and jackets, dress shirts and slacks. The ceremony will be on grass, so try to avoid stilettos! Please refer to our Pinterest board for more inspiration: https://pin.it/1DpwSMJEn
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When should I RSVP?
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Kindly RSVP by July 1st, 2026 so that we can provide our venue with a final guest count.
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Can I bring a date/plus one?
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If you were given a plus one, it will be indicated on your invitation and RSVP page. We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing guests not added to your invitation.
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What time should I arrive for the ceremony?
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The ceremony begins at 5:30pm sharp and we ask that you arrive no later than 5:15pm. We recommend that you arrive around 5 to give yourself time to sign the guest book and find your seat for the ceremony. If you arrive after the ceremony has started, you will not be seated and you will need to wait until cocktail hour to enter the venue.
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I have an allergy or food preference. Will there be food I can eat?
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We will have vegetarian options for each course, everything will be nut-free and most courses will be gluten-free. If you have a specific concern, please make a note in your RSVP.
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Will dinner be plated or buffet?
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We will have passed appetizers during cocktail hour and a buffet dinner, and there will be both vegetarian and meat options available with each course.
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What day should I arrive in Seattle?
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We will have events on Saturday, so we recommend arriving on Friday or Saturday to make the most of your time in the PNW! Sunday will be a free day, and we encourage you to use that time to explore the area.
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Are there colors I should avoid wearing to the wedding?
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We encourage you to dress colorfully in whatever you are comfortable in!
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Is the wedding inside or outside?
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The ceremony will be outside on the lawn, rain or shine. We will move the ceremony inside only if the air quality is unhealthy due to wildfire smoke. The cocktail hour will be outside in the courtyard, and dinner will be served inside. All guests will have access to both the inside and the outside throughout the reception and after.
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What will the weather be like in Seattle in August?
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August in Seattle is typically very pleasant and sunny, with average temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees.
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How can I get to and from the venue from the hotel block?
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There will be a shuttle from the hotel block to the venue on the day of the wedding, and a shuttle back to the hotel after the send-off at 10:30pm. There is also a large parking lot on site if you wish to drive, and there is a bus stop across the street. More transportation details and instructions can be found in the "Travel Details" tab.
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Are kids allowed?
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We love your little ones but kindly request that you leave your kiddos under 13 at home, and we encourage you to use this event as a fun date night or weekend getaway!
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Will there be an open bar?
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We will provide an open bar with wine and bubbles, as well as water and soft drinks.
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What time will the shuttle leave the hotel block for the wedding?
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The shuttle will leave the hotel block at 4:30pm to arrive at the venue by 5pm. The shuttle will leave the venue to return to the hotel at 10:45pm.
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When do I need to book my room in the hotel block?
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Please book your room by July 8th to secure our discounted rate.
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Can I book a room at the hotel block for more or less time than 5 nights?
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You are welcome to book a room for less than 5 nights, but you will not be able to use our discounted rate outside of the allotted days.