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How do I RSVP?

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All RSVPs are collected through this website. Please navigate to the "RSVP" section of the site menu and record your and your guests' preferences for each event.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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The deadline to RSVP is Monday, September 15th. Please make sure you have submitted your responses to all events, as once the deadline passes, adjusting our numbers becomes difficult.

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What is the dress code?

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For the welcome event (Friday, October 24th), the dress code is smart casual. This typically means dark wash jeans or chinos and a button-up for masculine-presenting people, and shorter dresses, skirts, or nice jeans and a top for feminine-presenting people. If desired, guests are welcome to wear any cultural attire they own, such as a South Asian kurta or salwar. Green is traditionally the theme for a mehndi night, but there is no color requirement. For the ceremony and reception (Saturday, October 25th), we ask that guests dress in black tie optional. For masculine-presenting people, this means suits or tuxes, and for feminine-presenting people this means floor-length dresses or gowns. Cultural attire such as lehenga or hanbok are also welcome. There are no color requirements or restrictions (other than white).

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What is a "Mehndi Night"?

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A South Asian cultural tradition, the mehndi night is an event for applying henna ("mehndi"). This typically used to be limited to women, particularly friends and family on the bride's side, as a way to keep the bride company while she is having her bridal henna applied (this could take up to 8 hours!). Nowadays, the mehndi event has grown to encompass all guests and is more of a general celebratory occasion. We are combining ours with welcome drinks so guests can get settled in for the weekend and mingle before the big day.

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What is a "Paebaek"?

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The Paebaek (also spelled "Pyaebaek") is a Korean cultural event that traditionally would take place after the wedding ceremony. Initially meant as a way for the groom's side to welcome the bride into the family, the ceremony includes several rituals that symbolize prosperity for the bride and groom's new life together. In modernity and the Korean-American diaspora, the ceremony includes both sets of parents and can be held before or after the wedding. We will have an emcee to guide us through the rituals and explain to guests their meanings. We are very excited to have this cultural showcase as part of our celebration to emphasize the blending of cultures that is our relationship.

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How do I provide my menu selection for Saturday night's dinner?

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All menu selections are done table-side at the start of dinner, and there is no need to provide us with a specific meal choice ahead of time. There will be a full menu provided at each table setting and guests will be allowed to choose then their entrée choice. We do appreciate advanced notice on dietary restrictions so we can pass it on to the venue, but guests are encouraged to notify their server of allergies or other restrictions during dinner service as well. All meats during both nights will be halal.

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Can I use the trolley if I am not staying at the Renaissance hotel?

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Of course! While the trolley will be transporting guests between the venue and the hotel only, guests are welcome to take the trolley to the hotel for more convenient travel home.

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I RSVP'd as "Attending" but am no longer able to make it, what should I do?

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Please let us know of any change in plans as soon as you have knowledge of them! We understand that situations change and events arise, we will not be offended if you need to bow out for any reason.