We’ve reserved spots based on RSVPs, so if anything changes, please reach out right away. It helps us enormously (and keeps us from stressing about catering costs!). Thank you so much!
Smart casual! For the guys, collared shirts with nice pants or dark jeans. No suits or ties needed. For the ladies, cute dresses, stylish pants, or dark jeans. Think comfortable but still polished. We will be mingling indoors and out on the sunset balcony
Yes! You can enter directly into the space through the upstairs entrance off Camino Capistrano instead of Verdugo Street. This entrance is ADA accessible and does not require any stairs.
Please plan to arrive between 4:00 and 4:15 PM so you have time to park, find your seat, and settle in comfortably. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM, and we can’t wait to share this special moment with you! Traffic near the beach can increase during the summer, so we recommend allowing a little extra travel time just in case.
Cocktail attire! We’d love to see our friends and family get fancy with us. Think polished and leaning towards formal, with suits or tailored separates for some, and floor-length or midi dresses for others. We just ask that jeans and sneakers stay at home so everyone can celebrate in style!
Yes! The reception is outside, and while August days in San Clemente are typically warm, coastal evenings can become surprisingly cool after sunset. We recommend bringing a light jacket, wrap, or sweater to stay comfortable throughout the evening.
No photos or videos during the ceremony, please! We want everyone to be fully present and soak in the magic of the moment together. Our professional photographer will capture every detail, and we’ll share the best shots with you soon after. Feel free to snap photos before the ceremony and throughout cocktail hour, the reception, dancing, and all the fun after we’re officially married!
Yes! Both the ceremony and reception will be outdoors. We recommend a light layer for the evening.
All of the celebration will take place at the same location! The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception are all on-site, so you can enjoy the day without needing to travel between venues.
Yes! Dancing will occur, therefore an open bar is required.
Yes - for more information and to book your reservation through our reserved block, please click "Travel" section of the website.
We recommend walking! It’s just a 3–4 minute stroll along flat, wide sidewalks, easy even in heels or dress shoes with no major streets to cross. And best of all, you can enjoy the open bar worry-free!
Convenient parking is available in the large public lot directly across the street from Casino San Clemente. Cost: $1.50 per hour (enforced from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM). Helpful tip: As this is a popular beach-area lot, we recommend arriving about 30 minutes early (by 4:00 PM for our 4:30 PM ceremony). This allows plenty of time to park, settle in, and enjoy the start of the celebration stress-free.
Your presence truly means the world to us and is more than enough. For those who wish to give a gift, we’ve included a registry tab on our website with a small collection of thoughtfully chosen items. We’re also dreaming of a memorable honeymoon, and contributions toward that adventure are a lovely way to help us celebrate.