Our caterer is a French restaurant in San Jose: Le Papillon. They offer what's called Duets: a small fillet of fish and a small steak. This allows you to get a taste of both (which are both quite delightful) and allows them to cook the food onsite. There will also be a vegetarian/vegan option (which is also very tasty!), so please note that in your RSVP.
We will be coordinating carpooling from the hotel (Hilton San Jose) to the venue (Hakone Estate and Gardens). It is a 20-30 minute drive, so cars will likely leave around 4:30pm. There is limited parking at the venue and the driveway is narrow, so we are attempting to reduce the number of cars driving in.
This is the time to pull out your fanciest! Kimono and yutaka are also welcome. For women: Think tea-length or longer, but avoid stilettos because it is still a garden with some uneven ground. Fancy cocktail dresses to formal wear are absolutely appropriate. For men: Suits with ties, or pull out the tux if you've got it! Light or dark suits are appropriate.