Kathryn & Jacob
FAQs
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When should I RSVP by?
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Once formal invitations are sent out, you will need to RSVP no later than January 12th, 2025.
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How and where do I send my RSVP?
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You will be able to RSVP on our website, under the RSVP tab, once the official wedding invitations are sent out. When you RSVP, please include your dinner meal choice by selecting one of these meals: Grilled New York Steak with Bone Marrow Gremolata (Beef) Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Beurre Blanc (Fish) Wild Mushroom Ravioli (Vegetarian)
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What are the meal options? When do I need to send in my meal choice?
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We will be serving a plated dinner for the Reception, so we ask all our guests to let us know their meal choice when they RSVP by no later than January 12th, 2025. Please select one of 3 meal options being served during the Reception: 1. Grilled New York Steak with Bone Marrow Gremolata (Beef) 2. Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Beurre Blanc (Fish) 3. Wild Mushroom Ravioli (Vegetarian)
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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Yes, if you have a food allergy or any dietary restrictions, please let us know ahead of time. We will try our very best to help accommodate!
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What time should I arrive at the Ceremony?
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For the Vow Exchange & Ceremony, please arrive between 4:30 - 4:45 pm. No guests will be seated after 4:45 pm.
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Will there be parking for the Ceremony?
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Yes, the designated parking lot is located at the Seventh Day Adventist Church: 1001 E. Third St, Long Beach, CA 90802 The parking lot opens 30 minutes prior to guest arrival and closes 30 minutes after guest departure. Ebell of Long Beach will provide signage to direct guests to this lot. Absolutely no cars may stay overnight.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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Yes! We have a group discounted rate at The Westin Hotel under Gabelman & Baumgarten Wedding, as long as rooms are still available. Use this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1729198920190&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&clickref=1101lA8zYQ9e&aff=MARWW&affname=10l1110&co=WW&nt=PH to reserve your room by February 7th, 2025, to get the discounted rate. For more information and other recommendations, please visit the "TRAVEL & HOTEL" tab.
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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We will have a "Ceremony Rehearsal and Dinner" during the week of the wedding. Please see the "Wedding Week Schedule" tab for more info. More details to follow.
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Can I bring a date?
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Only if you and your guest(s) are specifically named on the formal invitation. We are excited to celebrate with you!
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Are kids invited?
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No. Due to our venue's restrictions, we regrettably cannot accommodate children at our wedding. We would love to celebrate with those specifically mentioned on the formal invitations, we hope you can still join us!