FAQs

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Where are the ceremony and reception being held?

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The ceremony and reception are being held at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, CA. This camp has been operational for almost a century and contains a rustic hotel and cabins along with amenities such as the Beacon Bar and Grill and marina. Our ceremony will be held on the beach at the camp, and the reception will be held at the boathouse by the marina.

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When should I expect my RSVP in the mail and what is the deadline to respond?

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RSVPs will be sent out in the last weekend of February 2022 so expect to see yours in the mail by early March. If you received a save the date/are invited to the wedding and do not receive your RSVP by mid-March, then please contact us ASAP! You will be able to respond via snail mail or online RSVP through this website. We would appreciate your prompt response no later than May 15th, 2022.

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I've never been to a Jewish wedding, what should I expect?

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One of our favorite websites, myJewishLearning.com, has lots of great articles on what to expect when attending a Jewish wedding for the first time. Simply go to their website and type in "wedding" in the search bar to see multiple good articles on the subject.

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Are kids welcome?

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Absolutely. The setting is a family camp and we'd like everyone to have a fun time with family and friends - kids included.

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What's the dress code?

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As this is a camp-themed wedding, we're defining the dress code as Camp Formal e.g. wear your best flannel! While suits and ties will not be actively discouraged, we would prefer that guests have a bit of fun with the camp theme - whatever that happens to mean to you. Please see the events page for specifics on each event.

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Where should guests park? Is parking free?

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Parking is free by the hotel for hotel guests. Guests MUST obtain a parking pass at the hotel. If you are not staying at the hotel, you must purchase a parking pass. Parking at the camp is on a first come first serve basis and therefore, unfortunately, parking passes cannot be purchased in advance.

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

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Absolutely, we only ask that you please refrain from using any cameras or smartphones during the ceremony itself to keep distractions to a minimum for everyone enjoying the moment. If you wouldn't mind, please tag any photos that you take with our wedding hashtag #camppetersky so that we can all enjoy in the memories captured that day <3

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Can I bring a date?

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Camp Petersky is an invitation-only event and as such we ask that you please do not bring additional guests with you who are not listed on your invitation. If you have a recent change in relationship status or you believe that there is someone who should have been on our list that we missed, please send an email to petersky.wedding@gmail.com and will do our best to accommodate your request.

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What is the weather like at this time of year?

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Weather at Lake Tahoe in the spring is usually sunny with highs around the upper 60’s in the early afternoon. The low is in the upper 30’s or low 40’s. Bring a warm jacket for evening activities and in case it is windy by the beach.

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Wait...you said a beach?

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Yes! Camp Richardson owns beachfront property. Despite the cool glacial water, locals still enjoy swimming in Lake Tahoe at this time of year. Bring a swimsuit if you wish to join in!

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I heard something about a Renaissance Faire being held during the same weekend as the wedding. What happened to that?

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Unfortunately, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire had to be cancelled this year due to scheduling conflicts related to the pandemic. We are looking forward to joining in the festivities with them in 2023. If you are a local and wish to join in, please visit their Facebook page for upcoming news and events.

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Have you reserved any hotel(s)?

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Yes. Please see the "Travel" page for information about how to book a room at the Camp Richardson hotel. We have the entire hotel booked to ourselves from the night of Friday May 27th - the morning of Monday May 30th.

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Are the camp events wheelchair accessible?

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Yes, all camp events will be wheelchair accessible and the ceremony is accessible via a path to the beach from the picnic area.

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What options will you have for dietary restrictions?

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There will be vegan and gluten-free options available for the reception and rehearsal dinners.

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Are pets allowed at the camp?

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No, the camp has a strict no pet policy.

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Is smoking allowed at the camp?

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No. The resort has a strict non-smoking policy. Additionally, because the camp is located on US Forest Service property, marijuana products are prohibited per camp rules.