FAQs

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What is the dress code?

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Boardwalk Formal We are big believers in the look good, feel good = feel good, look good mindset. For those who want a little more guidance on Boardwalk Formal- think fun bright colors, fun prints with enough movement to get on a gondola and get down on the dance floor.

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Are kids invited to the wedding?

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BYOBs- bring your own babysitter… or leave those sweet littles at home. A soft poll of parents invited said that they would have much more fun if their kids weren't there. Nursing/children under three are welcome to join their parents. Others will be bringing parents/family members/fully charged ipad (we joke!) along to entertain kiddos at the hotel during the night of the wedding, as who doesn't love a reason to go to Santa Cruz? We are planning to have a kickoff brewery event Thursday and a beach hang on Saturday which children are welcome to attend.

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What will the weather be like?

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October usually is the secret summer month of the central coast. The wedding will be mostly all indoors All main activities so rain, marine fog, or sunshine we will be celebrating! On the coast it is always good to come prepared with layers. There will be an opportunity to do a sunset sky glider - the gondola above the boardwalk which be chilly… unless you are coming from somewhere with actual seasons you will be fine.

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What About Gifts?

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Being able to gather and celebrate with those who have been with us at different stages of our lives is a gift in itself. For those of you who would like to give a gift we've put together a list of items that will help us celebrate the next chapter of our lives together: an adventure fund for post marriage trips, help us grow our nest egg for our future home purchase, and local groups doing great work that we support. Alternatively for the physical gift givers and our crafty loved ones- we would be thrilled to receive a homemade something whether it be art, plants, favorite kitchen tools/recipes, cocktail ingredients, books, anything to cozify our home.

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What about the food?

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Food will be serve-yourself stations, waves of small plates whenever you are hungry. We will not have seat assignments or a formal dinner- just large family style tables so you can mingle and eat to your heart’s content. For our less social party people, we see you, there will also be tables options around the edge of the action. Scoot around for different parts of the evening - perhaps dinner in one spot, dessert in another!

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Is it okay to take pictures?

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We would love you present during the tish and ceremony, as we will leave the photo taking to the professional (shout out to Ashleigh who Mallory has been friends with since middle school). Photos after the ceremony: dinner, after party and beyond Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share your memories on our shared digital album.

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How do I best get to Santa Cruz?

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For those flying we recommend either the San Francisco or San Jose Airport, as those are closer to Santa Cruz. There are also cheap flights through the Oakland Airport, but it will be a longer drive.

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Where Should I Stay?

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The ceremony will take place at the Grove in Santa Cruz which is located above the arcade of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This is a touristy area so there are many hotels within walking distance of the festivities, some more pricey and some more cheesy than we would recommend. Check out our Hotel Options page for more details. There are also the neighborhoods of Twin Lakes and Pleasure Point that are nearby if you are interested in more of an Airbnb/VRBO situation.

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Is there Parking?

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There is free parking/parking validation for the day of the wedding at the big parking lot across from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. For those staying at the Courtyard Marriott it is a 6 minute walk to the venue. All after parties are also within walking distance. During the fall the boardwalk is closed on Fridays so it shouldn’t be too crowded. You can park in the parking lot until 1:30am (any cars in the lot after that time get charged $25 for the Saturday day rate... which isn’t terrible either for a full next day of parking).

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What are your wedding colors?

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We have been asked this question a couple times and still don’t really know what it means. We won’t be having a bridal party, the groom will be wearing blue, and the bride will be wearing white. Plan your outfits accordingly :)

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What is a tish?

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The tish is a time for guests to share sweet words/memories/blessings with Mallory and David. Think of it as a Jewish pre-party. Tish literally is the German/Yiddish word for table. Traditional pre-wedding ceremony wherein the groom and his male friends, teachers, and family members gather around a table full of snacks and drinks, read Torah, drink, l’chayims, tell silly stories and share wisdom. But why just let the guys have all the fun? All are welcome to share in the merriment and well wishes for the couple. A ketubah will be signed.

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What is a Ketubah?

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A Ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract with over 2000 years of history, still valid and widely used today. It is a legally binding document in Jewish law that outlines the obligations of one spouse to another.