FAQs

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Will there be a Welcome Event?

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Yes! We have a welcome event on Friday, March 22nd from 7:30pm-11:00pm at Topa Topa Brewing Company (120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara). We have the outdoor patio reserved. This location is approximately 1.2 miles (25 minute walk) from the Mar Monte hotel.

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Where will the ceremony be?

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The ceremony will be on the beach outside the Cabrillo Pavilion. The ceremony will be relatively short, however, please come prepared with a jacket and sunglasses—Santa Barbara can be chilly in March!

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Where will the reception be?

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The reception will be inside the Cabrillo Pavilion, immediately following the ceremony.

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Where can I park?

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We recommend that all attendees either stay within walking distance or use Uber/Lyft to transport to the event; however, for those who wish to drive their vehicles, we will be reserving a set amount of parking spaces at the venue.

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What kind of food will be served?

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Maiz Picante will be catering the wedding. Prepare yourself for delicious tacos, salsas, agua frescas, and more.

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Will there be vegetarian/vegan options?

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Yes! Maiz Picante will have a vegan taco option which will utilize Beyond Steak. In addition, veggies, beans, rice, salad, guacamole, and chips will all be available.

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Do I need to dress formally?

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Please do not feel the need to wear anything that makes you uncomfortable. We are prioritizing fun over formality.

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What is there to do in Santa Barbara if we arrive early?

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We highly encourage guests who arrive early to explore downtown Santa Barbara. This mostly consists of State Street, which has a combination of shops, restaurants, and beautiful architecture.

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What are the best restaurants in Santa Barbara?

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Santa Barbara is an expensive area, however, we have broken down our favorite restaurants into several monetary categories. In addition, we have also included our favorite dish in parentheses. Cheap eats (~$15 or below): Three Monkeys (Bahn Mi), Gino's Sicilian Express (Pizza Slice), Norton's Deli (Mom's PLT). Standard eats ($15-20): Los Agaves (Burrito Mojado with Steak), Apna (Tandori Chicken), Chad's (Chicken Fried Steak), Shalhoob's (Tri-tip Nachos). Expensive eats ($25+): Rare Society (Bullseye Ribeye), The Palace (Jambalaya Pasta), Santo Mezcal (Cochinita Pibil), Secret Bao (Pho Dumplings).

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Where are the best places to get a drink?

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Here are some of our favorites: Test Pilot, Gold Lion, Lama Dog, Topa Topa, The James Joyce, Municipal. Alternatively, you can venture into The Funk Zone (code-name for a density populated area of breweries/wineries/bars) and experience what looks great to you!

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When do I need to RSVP by?

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Please RSVP no later than February 1st, 2024. Any later and we may not be able to accommodate you!

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Who is Michael?

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Michael is Topper's first name.