FAQs
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When should I RSVP by?
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July 20, 2025.
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Is there a dress code?
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We’d love for our guests to dress in semi-formal or cocktail attire to celebrate with us! Think elevated but comfortable—suits, dress shirts, dresses, jumpsuits, or chic separates are all great options. One small request: Please avoid wearing white or similar colors such as cream or light blush—that’s reserved for the bride! We can’t wait to celebrate with you in style!
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Are kids welcome?
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We love your little ones, but for this special day, we kindly request an adults-only celebration. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Are you registered? Where?
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We are so grateful to have you celebrate with us, and your presence is truly the greatest gift! If you’d like to contribute in another way, we would love a gift toward our honeymoon fund as we start this new adventure together. You can find our honeyfund linked on the registry section of this webpage. More than anything, we’re just excited to celebrate with you!
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Our ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 PM, and we kindly ask guests to arrive around 4:30 PM to find their seats and get settled. We want everyone to be part of this special moment, so please plan ahead to avoid any delays. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Can I bring a date?
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We want all our guests to have a wonderful time celebrating with us! If you’re not already attending with a spouse or partner listed on your invitation, you may have noticed "guest" listed on your invitation to indicate a "plus one". If you plan to bring a guest, please be sure to include their name when you RSVP by July 20th so we can plan accordingly.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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Please see the Travel Section of our webpage with recommended hotels in Pacific Grove and nearby Monterey.
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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We want all our guests to enjoy a delicious meal, so we will have gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available for our pizza buffet dinner. Please note that we are unable to accomodate all of those needs for our appetizers that our served during cocktail hour, so guests that are vegan or gluten-free may want toplan ahead keeping in mind that they may not be able to eat until dinner is served. While we’ve done our best to accommodate dietary needs, we regret that we’re unable to accommodate all allergies and restrictions. If you have specific concerns, please feel free to reach out, and we’ll do our best to help.
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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Street parking is available near our venue, but spaces may be limited, and you may need to walk a bit. To make things easier, for those booking a nearby hotel for the night, we recommend walking if feasible or arranging a ride share in advance to ensure you have a reliable ride. Availability of ride shares in Pacific Grove can be unpredictable so please plan ahead. We want everyone to arrive and get home or back to their hotel safely—thank you for planning ahead!
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What can we expect for food at the reception?
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At our cocktail hour we will be serving a small variety of passed appetizers. Dinner will consist of a Pizza Buffet with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available.
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Will there be an open bar?
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Yes! We’ll have a mix of beer, wine, hard seltzer, a signature cocktail, as well as non-alcohol beverages such as soda available for our guests to enjoy. Please drink responsibly and plan ahead for a safe ride home or back to your hotel.