FAQs
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VENUE INFORMATION
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The ceremony and reception will be held in late afternoon/evening at the secluded Kijamii Overlook at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (AKA The Wild Animal Park) in Escondido, CA. The venue is outdoor/covered and ADA accessible. Our wedding Ceremony starts at 4:00pm at Kijamii Overlook, but your Safari Park adventure can begin much earlier if you’d like - Your wedding invitation is also an all-day pass to the Safari Park, which opens at 9:00am. You will have full access to the park including a ticket for the Africa Tram.
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ARRIVING AT THE PARK
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Please arrive no later than 3:00pm to give you plenty of time to park and make your way to the ceremony & reception site. At 3:00pm, a table will be set up at the entrance where guests may check in and pick up their park tickets. After you have checked in, a tram will take you to the ceremony site. If you are interested in visiting the park prior to the wedding, tickets will be available at will call prior from 9:00am until 3:00pm.
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PARKING INFORMATION
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Your mailed invitation includes a voucher for complimentary parking. Please present this voucher to the booth attendant when you arrive to the Safari Park. If you lose your voucher please contact us. There are no reserved parking spaces for event guests. However, for a Friday later in the day, there should be plenty of space relatively close to the entrance. If you plan on leaving your car overnight: Please make a note of where you parked and let the staff know when you check in. The park recommends picking up your car by 8:00 am the next morning to avoid paying any parking fees.
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HOW SHOULD WE DRESS?
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Formal attire Wedding crew colors are black and taupe
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WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?
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You bet - and it's a really cool bar disguised as a baobab tree. Although the bar is fully hosted, I’m sure the staff will have a tip jar out, so bring some cash if you feel so inclined to tip.
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Guest list
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We’re so excited to celebrate with our favorite people! To keep things organized, we’ve reserved seats only for the guests listed on the RSVP. If your name isn’t listed or you’d like to ask about bringing someone, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly—we’re happy to chat and will do our best to accommodate! Thanks so much for understanding!
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Contact Info
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Feel free to call or text us: Janet Nguyen (714) 310-1978 Richard Davis (916) 740-5804