FAQs

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IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING RECEPTION

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With the Delta Variant numbers rising and hitting so close to home for many of us recently, we have to think about everyone's safety. We have some family members that we need to protect. With that said, after praying and giving it a lot of thought, we have peace with deciding to change our reception to a private celebration (family members and wedding party only). We were looking forward to celebrating with all of you, but we pray that you will understand and respect our decision to change our reception for the safety of all of our loved ones (which also includes you). We would love for you to still attend the ceremony because your presence at the ceremony will be the best gift. We have a beautiful ceremony planned and would love for you to witness it. Thank you for understanding and for your continued love and prayers. Respectfully, Ferlene & Sharif

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Any special requirements due to COVID?

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We understand concerns of attending our wedding due to Covid. We respect each person's personal comfort level and know that there will be invited guests that will choose not to attend for personal safety concerns and that is absolutely understandable. We pray that each person will use wisdom and take their safety and the safety of those they will be around, in consideration when deciding to attend. We do ask that each of you will be responsible enough not to attend if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to Covid within 2 weeks of our wedding day. We considered the suggestions of requiring a negative Covid test and/or proof of being fully vaccinated. But, we feel that as adults, everyone can be responsible for keeping themselves and others safe and healthy. We do encouraged guests to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status, when indoors.

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Will the special day be indoors or outdoors?

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Both. The ceremony will be outdoors at the Japanese Garden located in Micke Grove Park (Lodi, CA) Please note there is a $6.00 entry/parking fee at Micke Grove. The reception will be indoors at the Oasis Café located in Oasis Church (Stockton, CA)

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Are we allowed to bring a “+ 1”?

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Due to Covid and our desire to only invite the people we feel close to and who are important to us, we are not allowing a "plus 1". We hope you understand and respect our choice to do this. You will not be able to add a guest to your RSVP.

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Are children welcome to attend?

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Apart from a couple of little ones in our wedding party, our wedding day will be a child-free celebration. Only children on the guest list are allowed. You will not be able to add your children to your RSVP. We hope you can find a sitter so you can take a break from parental duties and fully enjoy our special day!

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Are you registered anywhere for gifts?

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You do not have to purchase a gift from our wedding registry. But, yes, we have a Wedding Registry on Amazon.com There is a Wedding Gift Registry tab on this wedding website.

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Alcohol - Will there be an Open Bar?

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No. There will not be an open bar or any type of alcohol. We do not drink alcohol, but also to be respectful of our church, there will not be any alcohol served at our wedding. (Please do not bring alcohol for your own personal consumption into the church.)

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What's your Hashtag?

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Our hashtag is #MarryingMahal ("Mahal" means "Love" , we call each other "Mahal" as in "My Love") Please use #MarryingMahal when posting any pictures and videos of our special day! We would love to see them! Also, we would love for you to send your pics and videos to our email so we can save them on our Google Drive: Mahals100921@gmail.com

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Attire - formal or casual (wedding colors)?

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It's not a formal, fancy wedding. You are welcome to dress to impress, wear something dressy or something cute and comfortable. Side Note: for those who like to dress according to wedding theme/colors: Our colors are gray and shades of blue (powder blue, dusty blue, steel blue and marine/navy).

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What's for dinner?

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We have hired "Taquiza" (street tacos caterer) Roberto and his family to cook us up some delicious tacos! Who doesn't love tacos, right?!?! For our reception, we chose to have a simple and family style setting. The café set up is perfect for this and even has couches and benches! There will not be assigned seating. We want everyone to mingle and have a great time! You are our closest friends and family members so don't be shy! Meet your new family!