FAQs
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How will the event unfold?
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While the ceremony itself will be intimate, we are inviting all to join us for a wedding reception. Guests will arrive for cocktails before the reception. Then you will find your seats at the reception terrace before the wedding procession. There will be a brief candle ceremony before dinner service. We'll dine as the sun sets and dance as the moon rises. Feel free to check out the schedule for more information.
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What's the venue like?
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We're getting married in a small town in the foothills of the San Bernardino mountain range. It is an outdoor venue with an indoor contingency plan for rain. While the grounds are paved, it is a beautiful hillside complex so those who wish to explore the venue should wear shoes that accommodate a hilly walk. Please contact us if you need assistance going up/down hills/stairs. There will be parking in front of the venue. You will enter the venue driveway through the gates, then turn right down the hill and park in the lot. You will enter the venue from the parking lot by walking past the trees and following the path down the hillside. You will walk past a lake toward a grove of oak trees. Stop by the Oak Grove for a beverage before making your way up toward the reception terrace. Restrooms are on the terrace, you will see them as soon as you walk up the stairs.
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What’s the dress code?
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Garden party attire, semi-formal. We encourage everyone to embrace a colorful palette!
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How’s the weather?
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Late May is early summer in Southern California. It is warm throughout the evening but a light jacket or cape may be appropriate at night. May 31 is predicted to have clear, sunny, warm weather in the day time, and a cool evening around 60 F.
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Things to do
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Serendipity Gardens is in Oak Glen, California; a quaint agricultural community nestled in the foothills. Oak Glen is famous for it's apple season in the fall, but there are still things to do in the springtime. Check out their website for seasonal offerings: https://www.oakglen.net/seasons. We recommend stopping by Mom's Orchard and Holy Honey!
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Gifts
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Your presence on our special day is all we ask, but those who are inclined to gifting can contribute to our honeymoon fund to Japan. We plan to eat great food in Osaka, relax at ryokan onsen in Arima, collect goshuin at shrines in Kyoto, and explore the different neighborhoods in Tokyo. See the registry tab for more information.
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Do you have a room block?
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While we do not have a room block reservation, the Ayres Hotel will provide a discount if you book via phone and mention that you are attending a wedding at Serendipity Garden. Ayres is beautiful, clean, pet friendly, and is only 15 minutes from our Venue. Ayres Hotel Redlands - Loma Linda 1015 W Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92374 (909) 335-9024