FAQs
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What are the accommodations for out-of-town guests?
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There are 32 cabins on-site at the wedding venue. We have sent emails containing a booking link and cabin number to the guests that have reached out to us requesting a cabin. THE LINK IS NOW LIVE!! You will be able find the link under the "Travel" tab. In addition to the cabins, we have reserved a block of rooms at The Four Points by Sheraton in Scotts Valley, CA. The link to book a room/rooms for a discounted rate is located under the "Travel" tab. We highly suggest you consider booking a room for the night before the wedding; this is to ensure that there is no conflict between your check-in time, the shuttle departure time, and the start of the wedding.
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Where and how should I RSVP?
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There are RSVP cards inside the envelope that the invitation was mailed with. You can also RSVP directly on the website. You can send your RSVP cards to the mailing address below: 749 Palomino Dr Apt A, Pleasanton, CA, 94566
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Is there a dress code?
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Classic Formal Fall Attire. Dress for the weather. The wedding venue is outdoors so our guests should consider wearing shoes that will be comfortable in a forest setting.
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Is there a registry?
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Yes. The registry can be found on this website under the "Registry" tab located at the top. We are registered at Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and Anthropoligie. If you prefer to bring a gift to the wedding, you are more than welcome to.
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Will food and drinks be served?
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Yes. There will be a cocktail hour following the ceremony that will include an array of appetizers and an open bar. Additionally, the Reception will also include a buffet and an open bar. The open bar will include a selection of beer, wine and our signature cocktails. Both appetizers and the buffet will include vegan options.
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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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The ceremony will take place outdoors amongst the gorgeous redwoods. The reception will take place outside as well. There is a barn next to the reception area where our guests are welcome to dance and have a good time. Please keep in mind, most people will have to walk downhill from the ceremony location to the reception area. There will be internal shuttles available for anyone who has any limitations. You will probably want to refrain from wearing high heels :)
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Is there a schedule of events?
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We recommend that our guests arrive at 3PM. The ceremony will start at exactly 3:30PM. The shuttle departure and arrivals from the hotel parking lot, and from the church parking lot, are timed so that our guests can arrive at the venue on-time for the wedding.
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What do I need to know about shuttles/ transportation to the wedding venue?
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There will be NO parking at the venue. Unless you are staying in the cabins you are REQUIRED to shuttle in. If you are NOT staying at the hotel you will be parking at the St. Andrews Church and waiting for a shuttle there. The average time of travel from location pick up to the venue will be around 30 min. The pick up locations will be: St. Andrews Episcopal church (101 Riverside Ave, Ben Lomond, CA)- This will be your parking spot if you are not staying at the hotel or overnight at the venue. Four Points by Sheraton in Scotts Valley, CA if you are staying at this hotel the night before or the night of.
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Who should I contact with questions?
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You can contact myself or Ian with any questions via email: -megan.koidal1@outlook.com -ianthusiast@icloud.com
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What are some fun things to do near the venue?
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Hiking/Walking/Biking Some nice cliffside walks are Wilder Ranch State Park or West Cliff Drive. For a redwoods hike I recommend Henry Cowell State Park (closest to venue) or Nisene Marks State Park. These are all great spots for biking as well. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Henry Cowel Redwoods 546 Big Trees Park Road Felton, CA 95018 Mount Hermon Adventures https://mounthermonadventures.com/ 17 Conference Dr, Mount Hermon Christian Camps and Conference Center Mount Hermon, CA 95041 Mount Hermon Adventures is the home of the Redwood Canopy Tours zip line tour and the Sequoia Aerial Adventure course. The Redwood Canopy Tour is a fully guided zip line tour with six zip lines led by our amazing guide staff. The Sequoia Aerial Adventure is an adventure course with three levels, multiple challenges, and the exciting "quick jump" free-fall challenge. Reservations are required so please make your reservation and plan ahead for an amazing adventure in the redwood forest. Roaring Camp Railroads https://www.roaringcamp.com/ 5401 Graham Hill Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95018-9745 See California’s towering redwood trees from two historic railroads. Ride steam trains to Bear Mountain or Beach Trains to Santa Cruz. Visit an 1880s logging town located in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Between San Francisco and Monterey Bay in Felton. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk https://beachboardwalk.com/ Iconic place to visit in Santa Cruz with rides, games and fair food Capitola Village , Natural Bridges, Cowell, West & East, Beer Can Beach and Many more! https://www.santacruz.org/
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What are the shuttle times?
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HOTEL PICK UP (FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON) WILL BE AT 2 PM CHURCH PICK UP (ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL) WILL BE AT 2:55 *I RECOMMEND BEING READY FOR PICK UP EARLY, IN CASE THE SHUTTLES ARRIVE EARLY* THE FIRST SHUTTLE TO PICK GUESTS UP TO HEAD BACK TO THE HOTEL/CHURCH WILL ARRIVE AT 8 pm THE LAST SHUTTLE FOR PICK UP TO TAKE GUESTS BACK TO THE HOTEL/CHURCH WILL BE AT 10:30 pm