FAQs

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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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Please arrive anytime between 3:00-3:30 pm PT. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:45 pm. Anyone arriving after 3:45 pm will not be allowed to enter until after the conclusion of the ceremony.

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What is the dress code?

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We'd love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day! Dress to impress in your best semi-formal attire. Please refrain from wearing jeans/denim or sundresses.

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Will the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception take place indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will take place outdoors and the cocktail hour will take place outdoors in a partially covered space. There will be heat lamps at the cocktail hour only. The reception will be indoors. We recommend bringing a light shawl, sweater or jacket, as Half Moon Bay is known for fog and wind!

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What will the weather be like?

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As noted above, Half Moon Bay can be known for fog and wind! But we expect weather to be in the high 50's the entire weekend.

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What will your wedding-day timeline look like?

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More information on the timeline can be found on the "Schedule" page of our website.

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How do I get to the wedding venue? Will transportation be provided?

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We will not be providing transportation. However, cabs, Lyfts and Ubers are all readily available. There is also parking on-site, which is complimentary.

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Is there parking available at the wedding venue?

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Yes. The hotel has an underground parking garage that is free-of-charge. Overnight and day-of guests may park there. There is also a guest parking lot located next door, just past the hotel and just a short walk over.

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Are kids welcome?

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While we love your little ones, this is an adult-only event.

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What type of food and drink will be served during the cocktail hour and reception?

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We'll be serving light passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, followed by a three-course plated dinner and desserts including cake and donuts. There will be a variety of wines, beers, champagne, hard liquor and soft beverages.

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I have dietary restrictions/allergies. What's the best way to let you know?

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We will inquire about dietary restrictions when we send our formal wedding invitations. We will do our best to accommodate all restrictions but if we cannot for any reason we will let you know in advance.

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Will there be an open bar?

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We will be hosting an open bar, for a portion of the evening. The rest of the night will be cash bar only. There will also be wine and beer served complimentarily throughout the evening.

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Have you booked hotel room blocks for guests?

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Yes. More information can be found on the Travel Page of this website.

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Can I take pictures during the ceremony to post on social media?

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We will be having an unplugged ceremony, meaning that once the ceremony begins, we ask that all phones be put away and silenced. We are very excited for our photographers Caitlin and Alex, to capture the special moments we'll be sharing with you. However, we encourage our guests to take as many photos/videos as they'd like during cocktail hour and at the reception!

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What is the best way to RSVP?

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A formal invitation will be sent approximately 2-3 months prior to our wedding date. RSVP's will open then and specific RSVP deadlines will be provided. We will also ask for your dinner preference at that time. So looking forward to you joining us!

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I'm visiting from out of town. What can I do while I'm in Half Moon Bay?

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We've listed some of favorite activities, restaurants, and landmarks on the Travel section of the website! Napa, San Francisco, and Sonoma are also all just a 30-minute to two hour drive away.

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Can I bring my gift to the wedding?

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Absolutely! There will be a gift table for your convenience. You may also purchase any gifts online via our registry (see the "Registry" page on this website) where you'll have the option to ship to us directly or ship to yourselves and bring them in person to the wedding.

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What's your wedding hashtag?

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#TheShatzSchenkReception. We came up with this only a few months into dating and realized, if we ever got married, we'd have to use it! Feel free to use this on any and all photos taken throughout the event!

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Can I bring a guest or date?

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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, they will appear on your invitation and under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding and please feel free to reach out with any questions!

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When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?

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The event will end promptly at 11:00 pm PT. However, many of us will be heading to the Inn, located off the main property but right out the lobby doors, to keep the party going! Feel free to join us!

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What's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions?

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For any questions not answered here, you may call/text or email Rachel and Max directly. Rachel Cell: (650) 270-1097 Max Cell: (510) 967-1493 Email: rachelandmaxwedding04@gmail.com