FAQs

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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5:15 pm please. We are NOT running on Filipino / Uzbek time. 😂

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes! Just let us know ahead of time aka not the day of, please.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There's a huge parking lot right in front. There will definitely be no problems parking. You can take the 7 train (111 street and then a 15 minute walk) to get there, but we just recommend taking an Uber.

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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Our wedding will be indoors at the chapel, and then we'll transfer to the reception and cocktail party upstairs using elevators, offering views of the city from above.

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Is there a dress code?

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For our wedding in April, the cocktail dress code is elegant and sophisticated. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses. Gentlemen are expected to wear a suit with dress pants and a dress shirt; ties are optional. We encourage guests to wear floral themes with pastel colors, as light fabrics would be perfect for spring and create a festive atmosphere, but this is not mandatory. Please refrain from wearing jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or sneakers. If anyone wears all white, you will be kicked out by the bride herself! 😘

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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

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We are having an intimate ceremony, so if not listed, then we will unfortunately not be able to accomodate them.

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What type of food will be served at your wedding?

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We love food, so we understand. There will be a sit-down menu at the reception, but prior to that, we will have snacks on the table from both our Filipino and Uzbek cultures. 🇺🇿🇵🇭

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Will there be alcohol?

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It's open bar. We expect you guys to be dancing all night as a token of gratitude. 🍺🎉

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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

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We’re excited to share that we’re requesting gifts through the "Registry" section above the website. We feel incredibly blessed to have everything we could possibly want with our health, family, and friends, so we’re asking for contributions toward our honeymoon and future down payment on a home. If you prefer, you can use Zelle (201-937-0384) or Venmo (@decastrooo) to avoid the small transaction fee that Zola charges. Thank you so much in advance! 😊

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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Of course! We know some couples want an unplugged wedding ceremony, but please feel free to take pictures. We will also be using an app for polaroid-style pictures that everyone can use and it will be uploaded the next day on a cloud for everyone to view. We would love to see pictures from everyone's point of view.

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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The reception will end at 11:30 pm, which is when we will also be doing a send-off. There is no after-party. If you know us, you know that we are old and 11:30 pm is already past our bedtimes. 😴