. Yes! No travel is required between the ceremony and the reception.
. May in southern California is usually between 60°-75°. There is very rarely rain, although there might be 'June gloom' in the morning.
. The dress code is "Cocktail Attire / Garden Party" - feel free to google what this means. We aren't overly concerned with people adhering to a specific dress code or color palette. We'd prefer our loved ones to be comfortable and happy, whether that means you go simpler for comfort or fancier because you like dressing up! We'd prefer if you don't wear white. We don't mind if you wear the same color as the bridal party - people will know you're not in the wedding party when you're not onstage for the ceremony. If you have any questions about the dress code, call or text the Maid of Honor Kelly Ohanian at 240-994-8241.
. The RSVP form will collect any dietary restrictions.
. Yes, there will be a wine-only open bar. Additionally, there will be a David-and-Lisa-approved specialty-grade coffee vendor serving simple & complex coffee and matcha drinks.
. During the ceremony we'll announce 'photo opp' moments for our guests. Please let the professional photographer do their thing for the rest of the ceremony. Otherwise, feel free to use your phone however and whenever you'd like.
. All guests will be required to take a covid test on site upon arrival. All you'll need to do is swab your nose with a provided stick, and the groomsmen or staff will take care of the rest. No exceptions will be made. After arriving you'll be asked to take a test, and then will be allowed to mingle with other guests unrestricted, without having to wear a mask. This pre-ceremony section of the event happens to take place almost entirely outside. Time for testing has been built into the overall event schedule, including retesting for any rare inconclusive results. Additionally, all wedding staff and vendors will be either similarly tested or masked.
. Any guests who test positive will be required to wear a provided N95 mask and sit in a further-back section of the outdoor ceremony space for the duration of the ceremony. After the ceremony, you'll be given a wedding favor and will not be eligible to attend the reception. No exceptions will be made, including for immediate family members, members of the wedding party, or people who have traveled.
. First of all - thank you! While this is entirely optional, we appreciate any effort. Thankfully best practices have become simpler. For example, up to 5-7 days of precautions before the event should be enough time for greatly increased safety. We'd suggest wearing KN94 or N95 masks whenever you're within 6ft of another person. It's important that the mask fits well with no gaps. Every single time you can do this helps - even when outside, at restaurants, to sip water on an airplane, etc. It would also be ideal not to attend extremely crowded events during this time. We're happy to mail quality masks for you to wear prior to the event upon request. We love these (https://tinyurl.com/587ktdt8) and these (https://tinyurl.com/2pk5kpjy). Air purifiers are also extremely helpful - we're happy to suggest options. These are helpful on their own if you cannot mask, and are also a great 'second layer of defense' if you can only mask intermittently, and/or have roommates or family members. We realize that not everyone is able to take precautions ahead of time - that's okay! To reiterate, these are completely optional suggestions. Nobody is expected to do this, nobody will be asked whether they modified their habits, etc.
. While not required, we're immensely grateful for any gifts from our loved ones. Our Registry page contains a mix of funds that contribute towards bigger wishlist items and our honeymoon (we're tentatively planning to visit Ireland for 2 weeks later this year!), and some individual items. We also reserve the right to add items as the wedding gets closer, because it turns out that populating a registry is harder than it sounds. There will also be an envelope box at the wedding for those who prefer to give monetary gifts.