FAQs
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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?
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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire.
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What will the weather be like in September?
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The weather in the Bay Area mid-September is usually sunny and warm, however we always encourage bringing a layer in case Karl the Fog shows up :)
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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?
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Our ceremony and reception will be taking place at Deer Park Villa in Fairfax, CA.
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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?
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The ceremony and following cocktail hour and seated dinner will take place outside and dancing will be inside.
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What is the Covid protcol?
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We take COVID-19 incredibly seriously and therefore will be monitoring the situation very closely in the lead-up to the wedding. We will be following all local guidelines and therefore our wedding plans are subject to change. For the safety of everyone and especially those who are most vulnerable/immunocompromised, we ask that all guests who are eligible to get one of the COVID-19 vaccines, be fully vaccinated prior to the wedding.
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What happens after the ceremony?
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After the ceremony, the bridal party will be taking pictures nearby for around an half an hour. Guests can head straight to the outdoor bar where we will be serving finger foods and beverages.
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What should I do if I can’t make it?
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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.
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What time should I arrive?
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We recommend that you arrive half an hour before the start of the ceremony, to make sure everyone is on time and we can get the party started as scheduled! Ceremony will start at 4pm, so please arrive around 3:30pm.
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Where should guests park? Is parking free?
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There is plenty of parking at the venue!
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Can I bring a date?
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If your invitation includes the name of your guest then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.
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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
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We do not have a hotel block for guests, however we've provided a list of nearby hotels on the accommodations page.
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When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?
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You can either RSVP via mail or here on our wedding website. We ask that you RSVP no later than August 19th (a month prior to our wedding).
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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, Deer Park Villa is fully wheelchair accessible.
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Will food and drinks be served at the reception?
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We will have a full sit-down family style dinner during the reception!
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Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?
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There will be several vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options as a part of the dinner. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions outside of the ones listed above.
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Where are you registered?
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We are registered at Zola. Just click on the Registry page at the top of this wedding website!
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Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel?
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There won't be transportation provided, however there is plenty of parking and Lyft/Uber are readily available in Fairfax.
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May I take a centerpiece/candle/flowers home as a souvenir?
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We will be donating all of our flowers to a local women's shelter, so we would appreciate you not taking any of the arrangements as they are going to a good cause.
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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?
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Yes, we encourage guests to post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #FayNoMore so we can keep track of all of your pictures!