Q+A
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WHAT'S THE PARKING SITUATION?
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The venue has a maximum limit on parking spaces, therefore carpools of at least two or more guests are required. Cars arriving at the Chateau Escondido will be complimentarily parked by valet. Parking will be stacked. For carpools and rideshares (Lyft or Uber), there is a designated 'Park and Ride' at the North County Mall in Escondido, 5-10 minutes from the venue. ROUTE TO: 50 Beethoven Dr., Escondido, CA 92025, to park and ride from there. Cars arriving at the venue with less than two guests will be asked to park at the North County Mall and rideshare to the venue.
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IF COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN, WHERE SHOULD I FLY INTO AND WHERE SHOULD I STAY?
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The nearest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 40 minutes from the venue by car, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1 hour 45min. from the venue by car. In addition to many Airbnb and Vrbo options in Escondido, please visit the 'Travel' page of our website to see the recommended hotels near the venue, with a 10% discount link available Friday-Sunday with a 2-night minimum stay.
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WILL THE WEDDING BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?
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The ceremony and reception will take place outdoors on the backside of the house, overlooking the beautiful San Pasqual Valley. The inside of the house will also be used throughout the day, and guests are encouraged to enjoy themselves both inside and outside, including use of the restrooms inside. Bring a jacket to stay warm in the evening!
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WHERE WILL THE REHEARSAL DINNER TAKE PLACE?
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The rehearsal dinner will take place both indoors and outdoors at the Chateau Escondido, with dinner served outside on the upper veranda of the house. Bring a jacket to keep warm!
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ARE KIDS INVITED TO THE WEDDING?
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Unfortunately, due to the venue's capacity we are not able to include children. Please reach out if you have a newborn child under one year that requires your close care.
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CAN I BRING A DATE?
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While we would love to invite everyone if we could, the venue has a maximum limit on guests. Your RSVP form will indicate the number of guests in your party.
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
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The wedding is a semi-formal event. Please see the 'Schedule' page of our website for additional guidance on attire.
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I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS, WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU?
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Feel free to shoot either of us a text, or email us at hirvine143@gmail.com / hall.taylordavid@gmail.com with any other questions.