FAQs
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Where will the ceremony and reception be?
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Both the ceremony and reception will be at the Hillside Guest Ranch & Vineyards located at 7601 Santos Rd, Lompoc, CA. The ceremony will be outside on the grass field and the reception will be held inside the barn on the same property.
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When should I RSVP by?
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We kindly request you RSVP by the deadline of August 16, 2025. If you are unable to RSVP by the deadline, we will unfortunately not be able to have you in attendance.
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Can I bring a date?
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Due to limited space, we are only able to accomodate guests who are formally invited to our wedding. If you have a +1 on your invite, then your invitation will clearly state "(Your Name) & Guest."
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Are kids welcome?
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As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including them in either the ceremony or reception.
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Is there a dress code?
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We would love to have our favorite people dress up with us! We kindly request semi-formal attire. For the ladies, please no white or cream attire.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Due to the shuttle service, all guests will be arriving at the ceremony site by 3pm. Please arrive at the Pea Soup Anderson's Inn parking lot no later than 2pm. The shuttle (Santa Barbara Air Bus) will take guests from Pea Soup Anderson's Inn to the venue for the wedding. The return shuttle from the venue back to Pea Soup Anderson's Inn will depart from the venue at 8pm, 9pm, and the last return shuttle at 10pm when the reception ends.
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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No. Due to the venue being a family ranch, there is very limited parking and spots will be taken up by vendors. The couple will provide a shuttle service from Pea Soup Anderson's Inn to the venue and back.
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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
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The couple is providing a shuttle service, as there is no parking onsite for guests. The central meeting place for the shuttle will be in the parking lot of Pea Soup Anderson's Inn located at 51 E. Highway 246, Buellton, CA 93427. Please arrive at the Pea Soup Anderson's Inn parking lot no later than 2pm. The shuttle (Santa Barbara Air Bus) will take guests from Pea Soup Anderson's Inn to the venue for the wedding. The return shuttle from the venue back to Pea Soup Anderson's Inn will depart from the venue at 8pm, 9pm, and the last return shuttle at 10pm when the reception ends.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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Yes. Here is our list (also located in the "Travel" tab of our website): -The Landsby located in Solvang: 805-688-3121, thelandsby.com -Sideways Inn located in Buellton: 805-688-8448, sidewaysinn.com -Santa Ynez Valley Marriott located in Buellton: 805-686-155, marriott.com -Hotel Corque located in Solvang 805-688-8000, hotelcorque.com -Pea Soup Anderson's Inn located in Buellton: (805) 688-3216, peasoupandersens.com
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Can I upload photos to social media?
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We kindly ask that no pictures or videos be posted on social media before the newly wedded couple are able to make their announcement as husband and wife.