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What is the dress code?What is the dress code?

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We encourage all guest to wear formal attire. We would love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day! Formal dress code for women include, floor length gowns, tea-length, and mid length gowns. Ladies it is an outdoor venue with beautiful cobblestone grounds, to ensure a comfortable night we recommend block heels. For men this includes suites and collard shirts, please no jeans. Please reserve from wearing white and hues of terracotta for the wedding party.

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What time should I arrive?What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony will begin punctually at 9:45am please do not arrive any later than 9:50am and plan accordingly so you do not miss out on the ceremony. ( The mission already told us they will shut the doors and not let anyone that is late in). The reception begins at 4:00pm

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Can I bring a date / plus one?Can I bring a date / plus one?

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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guest formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one they will appear under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding!

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Are kids invited?Are kids invited?

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We love your little ones! However, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults only event with the exception of our ring-bear. We encourage you to use this evening as a date night!

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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will take place indoors at the San Juan Capistrano Mission. Cocktail hour as well as the reception will take place outdoors at Rancho EL Toro.

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When is the RSVP deadline ?When is the RSVP deadline ?

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Please kindly RSVP no later than July 31. If you do not RSVP in time, we will assume that you are not able to attend.

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What should I do if I can't make it?What should I do if I can't make it?

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We understand! You'll be missed! If you cannot attend our wedding please indicate your regrets on our RSVP tab so we can plan accordingly.

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Will there be a bar?Will there be a bar?

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Yes! Open bar! So get ready to party!

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Can I bring my own adult beverages?Can I bring my own adult beverages?

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We will be supplying alcohol and have a bartending service who will be handling the beverages. Due to venue policy and regulations, you are not allowed to bring any other alcoholic beverages onto the premises.

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Where do I park?Where do I park?

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Both the ceremony and reception have parking. If needed, you're more than welcome to leave your car overnight at Rancho El Toro, per the venues policy. If you chose to take an uber or ride share to your hotel after the wedding, just be sure to retrieve your car by 10am the following morning.

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Is there a hotel block?Is there a hotel block?

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Yes! we have two hotel blocks! One hotel is near the Mission a 3 min drive! The hotel is Best Western Capistrano Inn and the second hotel is in Corona near the reception that is about a 15min drive which is the Staybridge Hotel! Link to the Best Western in San Juan Capistrano : https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.05219.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid=BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:05219 Staybridge Suites Corona South by IHG is just about 15min away from the venue, making it convenient place to stay! If you plan on checking in later in the day, be sure to let the hotel know in advance so they don't give up your room. Good news! Breakfast and parking are complimentary, and your furry family members are welcome too (with a small additional fee). Don't forget to use the discount code when booking to make sure you get the best rate! Number to hotel is (951) 277-9000 Discount Code: JMW Jessica & Michaels wedding block. Here is the link to conveniently book the hotel for either one or two nights! https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=SB&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=ONTCR&checkInDate=06&checkInMonthYear=082025&checkOutDate=08&checkOutMonthYear=082025&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=JMW&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00 Hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM. Guests arriving prior to 3:00 PM will be accommodated as per availability.Luggage storage is available for those guests who check-in early. Hotel check-out time is 12:00 PM. If rooms are all booked up let us know and we will contact the hotel to add more!