FAQs

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How do I get to the venue?

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Our venue is called Nature's Connection! 27225 71st Ave NE Arlington, WA 98223

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What time will the ceremony begin & what time will the reception conclude?

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Our ceremony & reception are at the same location! The ceremony will begin at 1:45pm. We ask that you arrive 30 minutes before the start time to park, account for any traffic, catch up with/or take photos with other friends & family, & explore the guest book or other activity tables! Guests must depart the event no later than 8pm!

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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Both the ceremony & reception are outdoors! However, if weather decides to take a turn, both the ceremony & reception will still take place outdoors, it will just be under the large event tent!

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Am I aloud to bring my kids to the wedding, have a plus one, or extend invite to other friends?

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As much as we love all the little ones in our lives, the only exception are the kids in our ceremony! We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time so you can celebrate with us! Our venue has a ton of open land, trails, & water features of all kinds. Due to having a set guest list to stay on budget, we will only accommodate the amount of seats for those who are stated on your invitation.

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Can I take videos or photos during the ceremony?

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We politely ask that all phones are shut off or on Do Not Disturb during the ceremony! Our professional photographer/videographer will be the only ones capturing moments during this time! Guests may take videos or pictures after the ceremony has fully concluded & are being directed to reception!

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When do I need to RSVP by? Do I mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

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We appreciate your RSVP by July 1st, 2025 whether you can or are unable to attend. You can simply RSVP on our website once we send out the Save the Dates if you already know that far in advance if you’ll be attending! There is a QR code you can scan on your invitation to bring you to the RSVP page or you may type in our website into your browser & click on the RSVP tab!

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What is the dress code?

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We ask that guests arrive in semi-formal/cocktail attire! No jeans, t-shirts, crew necks, shorts, leggings, or sneakers & of course avoiding any shades of white, cream, or light tans/beiges. However, you may bring an extra pair of comfortable shoes to change into during reception for dancing if needed! Think of this as a great excuse to dress up if you don't get to very often ;) Expect a warm to hot sunny day. Please check weather forecast a week before to plan accordingly especially if you're traveling in case weather takes a turn.

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Where are you registered?

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We are not registered anywhere for specific gifts, you're love & presence is the greatest gift that we could ever ask for! However, if you do wish to bless us with a gift, you may make any contributions to our Honeymoon/Newlywed Fund under our "Registry" tab!

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, you will be asked to bring your chair with you to a table you'd like to sit at in the reception area-tables fit 8 guests each! The wedding parties will be taking pictures nearby. Guests may enjoy drinks from our open bar, check out any of the display tables, or play any of the set up yard games until the grand entrance of the bride & groom!

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What kind of food/drinks will be served during the cocktail hour & reception?

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There will be a Hawaiian style buffet which includes rice, mac salad, kalua pork, mochiko chicken, & spam musubi. Our bar will include non-alcoholic beverages, 2 signature cocktails, beer, & seltzers! Alcohol service is from 2:30-7:30pm & we recommend planning ahead your transportation timeline if you plan on driving after the reception:)

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Am I invited to the rehearsal & rehearsal dinner?

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Due to the space limitations of our venue & budget, we do have to limit the rehearsal & rehearsal dinner guest list to those who will be playing a role in the ceremony & immediate family. We apologize in advance to those who are not included. Those who are included in this event will be notified with a separate invite.

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Will there be parking available?

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Yes! There is a ton of free parking space!

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Is the venue handicap/wheelchair accessible?

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Yes! There are a couple handicap parking spots right at the front of the lot, a handicap/wheelchair accessible bathroom, & the venue is an overall flat property !

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Is there a designated smoking/vaping area?

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Yes! If you need/like to, we ask that you do so at the designated smoking area right at the entrance of the parking lot. The venue has the right to ask any guests to leave the premises if that policy isn't followed.

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Do you have a hotel block for guests?

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Currently gathering hotel block information from nearby hotels!

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Will transportation be provided between the to & from hotel to event & the to & from event to hotel?

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Due to our budget, there will not be transportation provided to & from the hotel to venue & vice versa.

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I still have some questions that weren't under this tab. What is the best way to contact you?

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The best form of contact is text/phone call to myself or Tyson! If any questions arise within the couple of days before or on wedding day before the ceremony start time, please use these point of contacts! Debbie Abad (MOB) Brooke Tanner (MOG) Kalia Zellmer (MOH) Alexa Martin (MOH) Lindsay Jolivette (Wedding Coordinator)