FAQs

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What is the dress code?

Answer

Aloha-style Garden Party Casual *** Both the welcome party & wedding are outdoor events! *** Bright florals & tropical vibes + Lightweight & breathable fabrics = Summer dresses & classy aloha shirts! Note for the men: Suits not required! Sport jackets optional! Aloha shirts encouraged! Ladies (& gents) -- The bride kindly asks that you do not wear white or off-white dresses. Gents (& ladies) -- The groom kindly asks that you do not wear a khaki or off-white suit. Thx! Need inspo photos? Check out our pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/keamalu/wedding/inspo-for-guest-attire/

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What kind of shoes should I wear?

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The welcome party will be held on the top lanai of the Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar which will have cocktail tables and limited seating. There is parking below the restaurant and it is a 10 minute walk from the King Kamehameha hotel. Comfy shoes for walking and mingling recommended! The wedding ceremony and reception will be held at the Kona Sea Salt Farm oceanfront grounds which is sandy and pebbly. Heels with points are not recommended (the bride will be wearing block heels for reference).

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Are the kiddos invited?

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Absolutely! We just kindly ask you specify by name & age who will be in attendance when you RSVP.

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Can I bring a guest?

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The wedding invitations will specify if you have a plus one.

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How do we get to the wedding venue?

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There will be a shuttle running between the King Kamehameha hotel and the Kona Sea Salt Farm from 4-10 pm. The trip is ~15 minutes. For our drivers, there is ample parking at the Kona Sea Salt Farm. The party ends at 10 pm and the farm gates will be promptly locked at 11 pm.

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Can we take photos during the wedding?

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We are having an unplugged ceremony and kindly request our guests silence and put away their phones during the ceremony. (Don't worry! Our very talented photographer will capture all the love during this time!) After the ceremony, photos are highly encouraged! We will have a QR code available for all of our guests to upload their favorite pics from the whole weekend to share with everyone!

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What kind of food will be served?

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We will have a small selection of food passed around during the cocktail hour and a Hawaiian-style buffet for dinner. The food is mainly local favorites with a few universal options, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options as well.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Heck yes! We will be offering a selection of beer, wine, and three signature cocktails. The bar will open immediately following the ceremony.

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Do we need to bring our IDs?

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Anyone wishing to participate in the open bar must have their ID on them!

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Are there any restrictions at Kona Sea Salt Farm?

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The venue prohibits the following: glitter, confetti, raw rice, open flames (i.e. candles), pets, and drugs. ** Please do not bring any of the above to our wedding! **

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Can we get a single king bed rather than two queens with our room reservation under the room block?

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Unfortunately, our room block only accommodates two queen beds. However, you can choose to upgrade your room for a different arrangement or different view but will not be able to receive the room block rate.