ሰላም & ሙሴሰላም & ሙሴ
FAQsFAQs
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What is the dress code?What is the dress code?
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For the Church Ceremony: Please come dressed in formal or semi-formal attire. Traditional Habesha wear is encouraged, but feel free to wear your finest outfit to celebrate with us! For the wedding Reception: Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses. For the Mels: Please come dressed in formal or semi-formal attire. Traditional Habesha wear is encouraged, but feel free to wear your finest outfit to celebrate with us! Feel free to wear any color that makes you feel your best—there are no color restrictions for our celebration.
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What is Mels/ Melsi?What is Mels/ Melsi?
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Mels, or Melsi, is a beautiful Ethiopian and Eritrean tradition—an intimate celebration shared with our closest family and friends.
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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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Both the ceremony and the reception will be held indoors.
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What time should I arrive?What time should I arrive?
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The ceremony will begin at 11 am; please arrive 10-20 minutes early to ensure you have time to park and be seated, as the ceremony will begin on time. The ceremony will last approximately one and a half hours. Reception will begin at 6 pm. We kindly ask everyone to arrive on time. Let’s trade 'Habesha time' for 'on-time' this year—it’s 2025, after all. 😊 We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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What is the distance from the church ceremony to the reception venue?What is the distance from the church ceremony to the reception venue?
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The church ceremony will be held at Orthodox Tewahedo Mekane Selam Medhane Alem (4100 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619), approximately 35 miles from the venue in Milpitas.
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Can I bring my kids?Can I bring my kids?
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We adore your little ones, but our wedding will be an adults-only celebration due to space limitations. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy a night off to celebrate with us!
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Is parking available?Is parking available?
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Yes, parking is available at the ceremony venue (the church) and the reception venue. If you plan to party and enjoy drinks with us, please consider using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.
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When is RSVP deadline?When is RSVP deadline?
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Please RSVP by June 25, 2025.
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Is there a hotel block?Is there a hotel block?
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Yes! We've reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate at Courtyard Marriott- Silicon Valley. Please check out the ‘travel’ tab for more info.
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Do you have a wedding registry?Do you have a wedding registry?
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Your presence at our wedding is a gift itself, but if you feel inclined to give, please see our 'Registry tab'