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FAQs

The Wedding Website of Ben Ota and Julie Li
Please access Ko'olau Ballrooms through Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden and allow an additional 15–20 minutes for travel time, as the main access road to the venue is currently closed. To reach the venue: • Enter through Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden at: 45-680 Luluku Road • Once inside the garden, stay on the main road and continue driving straight. • Follow the road all the way through the garden and continue on the access road leading to Ko'olau Ballrooms. • Please do not turn into any parking lots or parking areas within the garden. Continue driving until you arrive at the venue. Thank you for your understanding. Please drive safely, and we look forward to celebrating with you!
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Is there a dress code?

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Aloha attire or your favorite floral summer outfits for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception.

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Can I bring a date?

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Our guest list is limited, so the invitation is for the names listed. Please check your RSVP to see if you have a plus-one attached to your invite.

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Are children invited?

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While we love your kids, we plan on having an adults-only ceremony and reception for the evening outside of a few select family members. Please check your RSVP to see if you have guest(s) attached to your reservation.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes! Ko'olau Ballrooms has a large parking lot if you're planning to drive!

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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If you are not driving, we recommend either carpooling or Uber/Lyft to and from the venue

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What time should I arrive? What time will the reception end?

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Please arrive by 3:45 PM so we can begin the ceremony promptly at 4:00 PM. All guests must exit the venue by 10:00 PM.

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What if I have a dietary restriction?

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Please reach out to us directly if you have any dietary restrictions. We will try our best to accommodate.

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Is there a gifts registry?

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Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who insist, we will accept cash gifts via venmo (@bota808). Last 4 digits of phone number: 2129.

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When should I RSVP by?

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We’d love to hear from you as soon as you’re able. If you still need time to plan, our RSVP deadline is April 1st, 2026.