FAQs

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Are you registered? Where?

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Hi everyone! We are so excited to be celebrating our special day with you! In lieu of physical gifts, we ask that you please donate to our honeymoon, first home and/or cash funds which are located on the registry tab. We appreciate all of you!

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please feel free to arrive no later than 4pm as the ceremony will start promptly at 4:30pm. If you are late for the ceremony, you will still be allowed to attend the reception after the ceremony has concluded. We want to be sure to minimize any distractions or disturbances throughout the ceremony! Thank you so much for understanding! Please note the reception will be ending at 10pm.

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Is there a dress code?

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We would love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day! Dress code is formal attire. Ladies can wear floor length, tea length, or midi formal dresses. Gentlemen can wear a suit and tie. No jeans please!

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Can I bring a date?

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Due to our venues regulations, we are unable to accommodate plus ones at our wedding unless specifically indicated on your invitation envelope. We want everyone to share in the celebration and will ensure that you will be around familiar and friendly company. We appreciate your understanding!

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Are kids welcome?

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Although we love your children, we regretfully cannot accommodate everyone's children at our wedding due to restricted numbers and space. This pertains to infants, toddlers and kids. Please refer to your invitation envelope to see if we were able to accommodate your children. If we are unable to invite your children, we hope you will see this as an opportunity to enjoy the party with us and have a night out without the kids!

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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We will be having a buffet style reception, so please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions and we will work closely with our catering company to ensure adjustments are made to your meal as needed.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes! There will be easily accessible onsite parking and security conveniently located at the venue. We DO NOT want anyone drinking and driving; Eden Gardens agrees of course. As such, they do allow guests to leave their vehicles overnight at the venue and pick them up the next morning by 10am. We encourage Uber, Lyft or Taxi

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Where will the reception take place?

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Both our ceremony and reception will be taking place at our wedding venue. Details will be listed on your invitation and on the websites home page.

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What should I do if I am unable to attend?

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Your presence will be missed! If you are unable to attend our wedding, please be sure to indicate this on your RSVP so we are able to plan accordingly.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes! The drinks are on us; but the hangover is on you...! We will be serving a variety of cocktails, beers and wine. Tips are welcome! Due to venue policy and regulations, you are not allowed to bring any outside alcoholic beverages on the premises.

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Are there colors that guests should avoid wearing?

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We kindly ask that you avoid colors that are traditionally reserved for the bride such as whites, ivories and creams.

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Is there assigned seating?

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For this ceremony, please feel free to sit wherever you would like with the exception of the first two rows which will be reserved for immediate family members. For the reception, we will be carefully arranging tables so that our guests are sat with those they know. We know weddings are a mixing pot of guests who may not know one another, and we want to ensure that our guests feel at ease and enjoy themselves!

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When is the RSVP Deadline?

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Please RSVP no later than September 1st, 2024

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Is the venue indoors or outdoors?

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Our venue will be exclusively outdoors. However, Fall in California is typically quite warm during the day and around 60 degrees in the evening. Should the need arise, space heating will be made available to our guests.

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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

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Yes, the venue is ADA compliant and all areas of the venue are easily accessible for any guests with disabilities.

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Am I allowed to use my phone during the ceremony?

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We respectfully ask our guests to enjoy the ceremony free of cell phones and cameras; we'd love to see your faces, not your devices. We hired amazing photographers and promise to share the photos!