Noelle Lim
James Bates
Noelle Lim
James Bates
September 18, 2025
Schedule
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Ceremony
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
582 Hope Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Please arrive by 1:45pm! It officially starts at 2pm on the dot!
Registry
Registry 1: Outdoor Things!
Registry 2: Kitchen & Home Things!
Things To Do
Foothills Nature Preserve
Our first date spot, favourite sunset spot, and where James proposed! See if you can find the spots we took our pictures!
Zareen's Palo Alto
Our order is a chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and mango lassi
PhoEver
Noelle's favourite pho place! Her order is the pho and spring rolls
California Avenue Farmers' Market
Our favourite farmer's market but there are multiple in every city! Our favourite bakery is "The Midwife and the Baker" and love trying the fresh fruit samples and fresh lemonade
Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine
The first church James and Noelle went to together
Santo Market Inc
James's favourite poke
Palmetto Superfoods - Town & Country Village
Favourite acai bowl place!
Shin’s Tofu House
Noelle and James favourite Korean food spot!
So Gong Dong Tofu House
James and Noelle's first date spot! We ordered the ramen soondubu and galbi!
Lands End Trail
Best sunset spot in SF!
FAQs
Question
What should I wear?
Answer
Dress formal but ready to dance! The historical temperature on Sept 18 in Saratoga is 23 degrees celsius. Check out this pinterest board for outfit inspiration! https://pin.it/sdfJJUG3z
Question
What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
Answer
Would recommend getting there 15 mins before 2pm so you can get seated before mass begins.
Question
Can I bring a date?
Answer
We are so excited to celebrate with you, but unfortunately we can not accommodate additional guests apart from our guest list for the reception. Please reach out to me or James if you have any questions. However, all are invited to our ceremony, so bring guests and friends to celebrate with us!
Question
Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
Answer
Yes, for the ceremony there is an underground lot to the side of the church on Church St. and street parking. For the reception, there is a parking lot right infront of Saratoga Foothill Club in the church parking lot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/pLqXNLtowg7EiTZU6
Question
I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
Answer
Yes, please let James and I know ASAP if you have any dietary restrictions. Even if you think we probably know, send us a message to remind us so we don't miss it!