FAQs

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How do we book Kennolyn Acomodations?

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If you are choosing to stay onsite - on the RSVP there will be a place to confirm yes or no for the onsite package. From there, we will then send booking instructions etc! We have room onsite for all guests, so do not worry about first come first serve. For this specifically, please let me or Nick know if you have questions in the meantime.

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When will invites be sent out?

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Invites will be sent out by the end of March, RSVP will be required back by June 1st, to ensure accurate headcount, and give us time to assign rooms. In the RVSP we will be confirming if you are staying onsite with us!

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Where should we stay? Are we required to stay at Kennolyn?

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Stay at Kennolyn! They have a stay and play package outlined in the FAQ - which is a per person fee that includes BOTH food/drink AND accomodations for the weekend. As far as the requirement the short answer is no, but we’d love it if everyone did! We’re aiming for a celebratory weekend — the camp is open just for us from Friday at 4pm through Sunday at 11am, with full access to tennis, basketball, the pool, hiking, and MORE! All meals are included in the package price. Guests will stay in cozy, hotel-style cabins to complete the camp vibe. Please stay with us!

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What does the stay onsite package include?

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Ideally, all guests will stay onsite! Here is a link to the Kennolyn Stay and Play package. https://www.kennolyn.com/stay-play

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Will I have to share a cabin?

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Yes/No. Nick & I will be assigning cabins, most have a two queen bed layout, similar to a hotel. Some can hold more with individual rooms for privacy. If you have a question or concern, please let us know and we will do our best to work with you! We will also not put anyone in the same cabin who are strangers to each other.

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What is the attire/dress code?

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Dress code is evening attire. We all would love everyone to look their best on our big day! Bridesmaids will be in black.

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What date should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by July 1st, as to give Nick & I ample time to create room assginments!

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What are the venue/ceremony addresses?

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Kennolyn Stone Creek Village - 8400 Glen Haven Road, Soquel, CA 95073

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What is the easiest way to get to and from the venue?

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Renting a car from the airport for those staying onsite would be the easiest way to get there. Ubers are a little bit unreliable in the area, as it is in the mountains. You most certianly could get one TO the event, but Sunday departure could be tricky.

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Do you have a hotel block if we stay offsite?

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We do not have a hotel block for offisite guests. We will be designating a to-be-determined hotel, as the shuttle pick up and drop off for offsite guests.

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If I stay offsite, can I just Uber to the ceremony, or drive myself?

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No! Kennolyn has a strict policy on this. There will be no available parking, and Uber is scarce. You will be required to take the shuttle!

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Can we still participate in on-site pre and post wedding events if we choose not to stay on-site?

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While it is encouraged to stay onsite for the weekend. If you are unable to, you can join in the Welcome Dinner, and Sunday Farewell Brunch, for a fee, please reach out and let us know if you'd like to attend either of these. As far as the day of the wedding (the 29th), you will be shuttled in, 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.

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Are there plus ones, or children allowed?

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Due to limited capacity, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing a plus-one or children unless it is specifically noted on your invitation.

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When is check in on Friday the 28th?

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Check in on Friday the 28th spans from 4pm - 6pm, if you are arriving later than 6pm to the camp, please let us know so we can make arrangements. Please arrive on the 28th if possible.

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Is there parking for those onsite?

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There are 35 parking spaces, all designated for those staying onsite only. We strongly encourage carpooling as well!

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What is the best airport to use?

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San Jose International Airport, or San Francisco International Airport are the closest and offer multiple flights a day from your individual locations!

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What is the weather & climate?

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Late August is usually mild and sunny, with daytime highs around 72°F (22°C) and cool evenings near 55°F (13°C). In the redwoods it can often get a little chiller in the evenings!

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What activities can we do on-site?

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We have free range of the camp. More details to come, but you will be able to access all hiking trails, basketball court, tennis, pickleball, lawn games, and the pool! As well as giant chess and a few other scheduled activities that we will give more details on later.

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What are prices for children?

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Lodging is free for children under 16 when accompanied by two adults, $225/night for ages 13–20, $175/night for ages 5–12, $100/night for ages 2–4, and free for children under 2.

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Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?

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Yes, please let us know in your RSVP if you have a restriction, and we will make sure you are accomodated.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Kennolyn has a license for wine and beer! There will be multiple wine, and beer selections, as well as soda, lemonade, water & coffee! All free to you.

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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

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While your presence is a gift enough for us, in lieu of physical gifts, we are asking instead for a donation to our honeymoon fund! Details on this will be in the registry section of the website.

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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For those on site, please be ready at least 30 minutes before the ceremony. For those off site, we will schedule a pickup from a shuttle, that will arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time of 4pm

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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The venue closes the reception at 10pm, this is when all off site guests will need to depart the venue via a mandatory shuttle (no driving on your own). Everyone staying at the venue, can continue the party inside at the lodge until the wee hours of the night!

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Can we explore Santa Cruz over the weekend?

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Of course! Guests will have a gate code, so you are free to come and go and explore the town as you please.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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At the ceremony, we request that everyone be unplugged, phones off and present. We would love to share this moment with you, without the distraction of ringing phones, and photos. We will have professional photographers who will take tons of photos, that we will share with you all after the big day! After that, go crazy!

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Where will wedding updates be posted?

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Any updates will be posted here. Since the weekend events on Saturday (games, etc) are not finalized yet, we will update here when we get closer! Also, at the venue, for those staying on-site we will have a bulliten board with an activities itinerary

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Is there anything I should bring as a guest?

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Nothing mandatory, except a great attitude and some dancing shoes! If you want to bring hiking gear, or swimsuits, we will have weekend activities for all ages!

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I have more questions about your wedding, who can I contact?

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Feel free to reach out to Anna & Nick directly! On the day of, there will be a coordinator, but for now, we are here to help!

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What do I do on Friday if I am staying onsite, and arrive late?

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If you have to arrive late, closer to the date, the venue will reach out with check in instructions for your late arrival. Please keep in mind, this is a last resort, as a venue staff member will have to stay up and wait for you. We fully understand you are busy, and travel can be complicated, if you have questions, let us know!

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How are individuals billed for their rooms?

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Each cabin will be billed to one individual. We will designate one person per cabin to handle the payment with the camp. That person will pay the full cabin cost upfront, and then you can settle among yourselves—collecting Venmo or checks from the other cabin members as needed.

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If I have trouble with stairs, and long walks, how can I get around the venue?

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If you need accessibility accommodations, please let us know. The venue can provide golf cart transportation to cabins, etc.