FAQs

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Did you change your wedding venue?

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YES! We decided it made more sense to go with a larger wedding venue to best accompany our lovely guests, so have officially moved our venue from THE1909 to The Camarillo Ranch. (Please note that the new venue is only 25 minutes away from the initial one; they're both in a similar part of the greater LA area.)

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What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire.

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What will the weather be like this time of year?

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Highs of 73 during the day, with lows of 55 at night. Prepare for potentially hotter weather during the day.

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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

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Both the ceremony as well as the reception will take place at the Camarillo Ranch (https://camarilloranchevents.com/).

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will be outdoors (with some shade), and the reception will be indoors.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the bridal party will be taking pictures nearby for 30 minutes to an hour. Guests can head around the old estate home to the cocktail garden where we will be serving beverages.

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Are there other wedding events I can attend?

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There will be a Welcome Event on Friday as well as a Farewell Brunch on Sunday.

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What should I do if I can’t make it?

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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.

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How do I get to the venue?

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You can take the shuttles provided from the Palm Garden Hotel, or you can drive yourself or Uber/Lyft to the venue (201 Camarillo Ranch Road | Camarillo, CA 93012). *Note: We will be providing shuttle service between the Palm Garden Hotel and the wedding venue.* TO: - The first shuttle will leave the Palm Garden at around 4:30pm, shortly followed by the second. (After dropoff, the first shuttle will return to the hotel to collect any stragglers that missed the second bus.) FROM: - An earlier shuttle will leave the venue and return to the hotel around 9:30pm. - Two shuttles will leave the venue and return to the hotel around 11:00pm.

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What time should I arrive?

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We recommend that you arrive between 5:00pm–5:15pm for a prompt 5:30pm ceremony start.

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Where should guests park? Is parking free?

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There will be parking spaces available at the venue for those driving themselves.

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Are kids welcome?

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Yes! But please let us know on your allocated RSVPs so that we can be prepared.

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Can I bring a date?

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If you were provided a +1 on your RSVP and confirmed your date's attendance ahead of time, then yes. If not, please reach out directly to John or Natalie ASAP.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

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Yes, we recommend you stay the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks (first choice), or the Hilton Garden Inn Calabasas (second choice); alternatively, there are many other hotels in Thousand Oaks with great offerings. Please see our "Travel" tab for more information.

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Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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There will be a full-meal buffet along with drinks (both alcoholic and non) served throughout the reception.

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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Please call or text John or Natalie.