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How do I RSVP?How do I RSVP?

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You can RSVP via our wedding website here. Simply click on the RSVP tab above, enter your name, and indicate your attendance along with meal selection.

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When should I RSVP by?When should I RSVP by?

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Please let us know by Sunday, May 10, 2026 if you’ll be joining us to celebrate our big day.

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What should I wear?What should I wear?

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Our wedding will be formal attire. • Ladies: Floor-length gowns are most traditional, but elegant cocktail or midi dresses are also welcome. • Gentlemen: A suit and tie is perfect. Dress shoes, please. ✨ Kindly avoid white, ivory, or periwinkle blue, as those colors are reserved for the wedding party.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and seating. The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 PM.

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Will the ceremony and reception be held indoors or outdoors?Will the ceremony and reception be held indoors or outdoors?

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Our wedding ceremony will take place outdoors. Following the ceremony, cocktail hour will also be hosted outdoors in the event space. The reception will then continue indoors in the venue’s reception space, where dinner and dancing will be hosted.

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What type of food will be served?What type of food will be served?

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The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, followed by a multi-course plated dinner. When you RSVP, you’ll be able to select your entrée, with options including a meat, fish, and a gluten-free/nut-free/vegan dish. Children under the age of ten will be served chicken tenders and fries. When RSVPing for a child who is ten years old or younger, please be sure to select this option when prompted for meal selection.

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What if I have dietary restrictions?What if I have dietary restrictions?

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If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when you RSVP. Palm Event Center’s culinary team is happy to accommodate most requests, including gluten-free and vegetarian meals.

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Will there be an open bar?Will there be an open bar?

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Absolutely! Come ready to raise a glass — the drinks are on us. We’ll be serving wine, beer, and a variety of cocktails, along with plenty of non-alcoholic options to enjoy throughout the evening. And for our under-age guests or non-alcohol drinkers, we’ll also have an open coffee cart and boba station — because everyone deserves something fun to sip on!

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Do you have a hotel block for the wedding?Do you have a hotel block for the wedding?

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We’ve reserved a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Livermore, which is just a 10-minute drive from the Palm Event Center. The block is available for the nights of Friday, June 12, 2026 and Saturday, June 13, 2026. We’ll be staying there too, so it’s a convenient option to keep everyone close together! Please visit the Travel section of our website to book directly through our group link and secure the special rate. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, May 13, 2026 to guarantee availability.

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Is transportation provided from the hotel to the venue?Is transportation provided from the hotel to the venue?

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Transportation will not be provided between the hotel and the venue. We kindly encourage guests to carpool or arrange a ride share service for a convenient and stress-free experience on the wedding day.

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Is there parking at the venue?Is there parking at the venue?

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Complimentary parking is available onsite for all wedding guests. As you enter Palm Event Center, you will drive down the beautiful palm-lined driveway. At the end of the palm trees, the road will split: • Please turn left for Palm Event Center guest parking, where our wedding will be held. • The right entrance leads to the adjacent winery and is not designated for our celebration. We kindly encourage guests to carpool whenever possible to make parking simple and efficient for everyone.

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Are plus-ones and children allowed?Are plus-ones and children allowed?

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Due to space and planning, we are only able to accommodate the guests listed on your invitation. If a plus-one or child has been invited, their name(s) will automatically appear on the RSVP page when making your meal selection. Thank you so much for understanding — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Can I take photos during the ceremony and reception?Can I take photos during the ceremony and reception?

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We’d love for you to be fully present with us during our ceremony, so we kindly ask that phones be silenced and put away. After the “I do’s,” during cocktail hour and the reception, please feel free to take photos and share them on social media. Don’t worry — our amazing photographers and videographers will be capturing all the special moments for us. We can’t wait to see your memories too!

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Do you have a wedding registry?Do you have a wedding registry?

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We will not be creating an online registry. Since we will not have a gift table, we kindly ask that no boxed or wrapped gifts be brought to the venue. A card box will be available at the welcome table for those who wish to bless us further. As we begin this next chapter — including saving for a future home together — we are humbled by your love and support. We feel grateful and content with what God has already provided in our lives. As James 1:17 reminds us, “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” Thank you from the bottom of our hearts — we are so excited to celebrate this day with you!