FAQs

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What time does the ceremony begin?

Answer

The wedding is planned for 2:00 PM at Aliso Park

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What time should I plan to get there?

Answer

We recommend you plan to arrive around 1:30 PM because you must park a distance from the wedding location and walk to the ceremony site. (You should use the GPS coordinates in your Google Maps to see the location of the Old Sycamore Tree.)

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Where, exactly, is the Old Sycamore Tree?

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The wedding will be held at the 500+ year old Sycamore Tree in the Aliso Park of Laguna Woods. The best way to find it is to enter the following coordinates into your Google Maps: 33°36'03.8"N 117°42'19.2"W

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How do I get past the gate guards?

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Tell the guard you are attending the Preston & Martha wedding. Your name will be on the list of wedding attendees.

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What is the speed limit at Laguna Woods Village?

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The speed limit at Laguna Woods Village is 25 Miles per hour. Speed limit is enforced.

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Where do I park?

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You can park along Avenida Sevilla or Avenida Majorca in areas noted by white and blue balloons.

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How do we get to the wedding site?

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Great question! Park where you see the white and blue balloons along Avenida Majorca or Avenida Sevilla. Follow the signs to Aliso Park and there is a path along the stream and you will see the wedding ceremony site. Please copy and paste GPS coordinates to your browser for the Ceremony site: 33°36'03.8"N 117°42'19.2"W

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What if I am wearing stiletto or high Heels? Will they sink into the grass?

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The ceremony is outside on the grass. Clear Heel protectors are available at the site before entering the grass and are available for small, medium, and larger heels.

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Are there restrooms at the Wedding location?

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Yes

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How far is the reception site from the ceremony site?

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The 19 Restaurant and Lounge is 2.3 miles which is approximately 7 minute drive.

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Dinner will be served at the reception, yes?

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Yes.

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What time does the reception begin?

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The doors to the venue open at 3:30 PM with tray-passed hors d'oeuvres. If you get there early you can enjoy the bar and the lobby, and enjoy chatting with the other early-birds. Dinner will be served when the wedding party arrives after photos are taken.