FAQs
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I got a Save the Date card! Is this an invitation? How do I RSVP?
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So glad you received the card! The Save the Date announcements are not technically formal invites- they are just an advance notification for our friends and family to keep that date in mind to avoid conflicting schedules. Formal invites will be on the way soon! Please look for them in your mailboxes this coming September. They will include an RSVP card as well as menu options for the reception. If you didn't receive your Save the Date announcement, please reach out to Karson or Lindsay with your mailing address and we will get one out to you ASAP!
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What is the dress code?
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Fancy- but fun! Celebrate this memorable occasion by putting on the ritz and wearing something that makes you feel elevated, stylish, and ready to party. (Go ahead, be a little extra!) Both the ceremony and reception will be held indoors at the hotel, but November in San Francisco can definitely be cold, so plan accordingly! Pearls are a core theme of the event, so we encourage wearing pearl accents or accessories if the feeling moves you.
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Will there be on-site parking?
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Parking at the Mark Hopkins is EXTREMELY LIMITED. We encourage all those attending to find parking in a secure lot (SpotHero is great for reserving a space in advance!) and taking a taxi or rideshare to the hotel if needed.
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Is it okay to bring food or beverages?
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Due to our exclusive catering contract with the venue, we ask that no outside food or drink be brought to the event. Late afternoon lunch will be served with premium drinks available at the open bar. (This policy does not include infant formula or medically prescribed supplements and other dietary needs.)
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Do you have a gift registry?
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Our family and friends coming together in celebration is a big enough gift! That being said, we would be extremely appreciative of a donation of any amount to our honeymoon fund- please see the Registry tab on how to gift us directly.
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Can I bring a guest?
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Absolutely! Please make sure to note how many guests you will be bringing with you in your RSVP at least four weeks in advance to the event so that we can accommodate.
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Are kids welcome?
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Yes! Everyone of all ages is welcome to celebrate.
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Is the hotel going to be offering room blocks or specials?
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We would need to have at least ten interested parties in order to facilitate a room block. Otherwise, the Mark Hopkins can offer individual guests special room rates for the event- see the Travel tab for more info.
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Is there anything the hotel prohibits?
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As per our contract with the venue, we ask our guests to refrain from: ~smoking or vaping on the hotel premises or near entryways ~hanging decor or signage on the walls ~using smoke/fog machines ~using sparklers or other kind of combustible devices ~throwing or spreading confetti, glitter, rice, or any similar material (We don't mean to be a drag, we just don't want to get fined!)