FAQs
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Will there be alcohol at the wedding?
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No. This will be a dry wedding and no alcohol is allowed on-premise. There will be alcohol served at the events on the days leading up to the wedding but no alcohol will be permitted on the day of. Thank you for your understanding.
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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There are a few events leading up to the ceremony for family members and the wedding party. Details will be sent out separately for these events.
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When should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP no later than July 15. Also remember to book with our hotel block by August 15!
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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
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Please let us know directly and on any surveys you receive about food choices. We will absolutely make sure you have something great to eat within your dietary restrictions.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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The ceremony starts PROMPTLY at 3 pm. Doors open at 1:45 pm and we will serve snacks and non-alcoholic drinks from 1:45-2:45 (approximately). Please be in your seats for the ceremony by 2:50 pm. We will not be allowing any late arrivals into the ceremony hall, so please plan accordingly. Anyone who arrives late is invited to stay in the welcome area of the lobby to enjoy drinks and snacks until after the ceremony.
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Is there a dress code?
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We want everyone to feel comfortable, but feel free to dress in your absolute best! Have a ballgown you've been waiting to wear? Wear it! Want a more casual polo shirt for the day? That's great! Dress your best, and let's have a great time.
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Can I bring someone who didn't RSVP?
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We've done our best to send invitations to everyone and we want to work with you to RSVP anyone who plans to attend. If you feel that we forgot to invite someone, let us know. Remember to RSVP by July 15th. Please do not bring any unexpected guests since we want to make sure there are seats and food for everyone.
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Are kids welcome?
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Yes, conditionally. We will have some kid-friendly activities, but be aware that the party will last very late into the evening (11 pm) so you may want to arrange for a babysitter for the children so they can leave early and don't get too worn out from the festivities.
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Is there parking for the ceremony/reception?
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There is plenty of free parking onsite.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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We will all be staying at the Embassy Suites Silicon Valley in Milpitas which is across the street from the venue. It's beautiful and conveniently located! Check out our hotel booking information under the Travel section of the website.
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Do you have any restaurant recommendations for while we are here?
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Nearby the Hotel: * Kakuna Sushi [Japanese] - 75 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035 * Milpitas SGD Tofu House [Korean] - 231 W Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 * Black Bear Diner [American] - 174 W Calaveras Blvd (at, Butler St, Milpitas, CA 95035 * Royal Thali [Indian; all you can eat] - 80 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035 San Francisco: * (near the airport) Cafe Bunn Mi [Vietnamese] - 226 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 * (near the airport) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews [American Diner] - 1274 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066 * Burma Superstar [Burmese] - 309 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 * (China Town) Z & Y [Chinese] - 655 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Oakland: * (if you go to the zoo!) Burma Superstar [Burmese] - 4721 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 San Jose (South Bay): * (near San Jose Airport) Chili's [American/Tex-Mex] - 543 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110 * The Old Spaghetti Factory [Italian] - 51 N San Pedro St., San Jose, CA 95110 * Yummy BBQ and Tofu [Korean] - 1310 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 * (Near Winchester Mystery House) Yard House [American] - 300 Santana Row Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95128 * Thai Chili Cuisine [Thai] - 1550 Halford Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 * Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu [Japanese cook-it-yourself Soup] - 2640 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051