FAQs
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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August 1st, 2026
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What should I wear?
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Cocktail or "Farm Fancy" ;-) Wear cocktail dresses, sundresses, LBDs, fun prints, dressy jumpsuits, sport coats, slacks and hats/fascinators. If you'd like to match the wedding party's vibe, wear any shade of purple or navy! Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is uneven ground and gravel roads. Weather in Santa Cruz can be unpredictable, please bring layers.
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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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Everything will primarily be outside. Please bring layers, hats, and suncreen.
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How do I get to the venue?
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Located 30 minutes north of Santa Cruz or 1-hour south of Half Moon Bay, Molino Creek Farm is 3 miles off HWY 1 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Farm is on a private road behind a locked gate. Signage will be posted along HWY 1. You can enter "Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument Trailhead" in your GPS to direct you to the Molino Creek Farm gate. The property gate will open at 3:00 PM and close promptly at 4:00 PM. The ceremony begins at 4:30 PM. From the gate, it will take 15 minutes on the bumpy road. Parking is limited on-site, and carpooling is appreciated. Carpool Sign-Up Sheet is here (https://bit.ly/3MJmLK4). Uber/Lyft do not service the venue. Shuttle service interest will be collected via RSVP.
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What time should I arrive for the ceremony?
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Please arrive anywhere between 3:15-4:15pm. The ceremony will begin at 4:30pm. Gate will be open from 3pm to 4pm.
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I'm interested in hosting or joining a carpool.
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Great! Please sign up on the Juell/Shady Wedding Carpool gSheet (https://bit.ly/3MJmLK4) and coordinate with the driver directly.
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Are children allowed?
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Yes, absolutely! We would love to celebrate with your little ones. Please be sure to include their name(s) when you RSVP. While there won’t be any farm animals on site, the venue is a beautiful and special place with plenty of space for exploring. We know many of you are traveling to celebrate with us, and we don’t want to add any extra inconvenience to your planning, so children are more than welcome!
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What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?
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Please use the comment field in the RSVP, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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We are looking into hotel blocks based on RSVP requests. We have a limited rooms blocked at Fairfield Inn & Suites. More information is under the Travel tab.
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I have a question not listed. Who can I reach out to?
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Please email us at juellshady@gmail.com with any questions