FAQs

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Will there be a shuttle to and/or from the hotel(s)?

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Yes! The venue is off of a notoriously dangerous road in Petaluma and is not well-marked. It is our hope that as few people drive to the wedding as possible, even if you are not planning on consuming alcohol at all whatsoever, EVEN if you are local and not staying in a hotel.  To support this, we have hired a shuttle service to pick people up in Sonoma and Petaluma before the ceremony begins and drop them off at the venue, and drop them back off at the end of the night.  Please understand this: the shuttles and their drivers will be onsite for the duration of the event should anyone like to leave before the reception is officially over. In other words, you will not be stuck at our wedding if you take the shuttle and decide you want to go home before 10 PM.  The bride and groom plan to continue the party in downtown Sonoma afterward. For those who want to join, the shuttle will drop us off at the plaza after the reception. The shuttles will arrive at 2:00 PM and leave for the venue at 2:30 PM at the following locations: The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476 El Pueblo Inn, 896 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 Teeter Field Parking Lot, 216 First St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 **locals/non-hotel guests: please park here!** Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country, 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954 *shuttle coming from El Pueblo - ETA ~ 3:00, ETD 3:15*

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Sunday Brunch at the Studdert Family Farm Details

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The POB (Parents of the Bride) are opening up their farm on Sunday at ~11 AM and hosting a post-wedding continental breakfast.   Come see the flowers, lambs, chickens, and an amazing view for a relaxing brunch with friends.  Mimosa’s optional! Address: Studdert Family Farm, 1317 E Bonness Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 Please: - wear your less-fancy footwear that you don’t care about getting dirty as the farm is still drying out. - bring an extra layer or two even if it says it’s going to be nice and sunny out - it gets windy in Schellville :)

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What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues? Are they wheelchair accessible?

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Ceremony & Reception: Gambonini Family Ranch, 7325 OLD LAKEVILLE ROAD NO. 3, PETALUMA, CA 94954 Wheelchair accessible location.

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Friday Evening Event Party Details

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Welcome Party on the Plaza, Friday 3/15 For those coming into town on Friday, we cordially invite you to join us for a casual gathering off the historic Sonoma Plaza, or, if you are local, “The Square.” Details as follows:   When:  Friday, 3/15, 6:30ish-9:00ish PM Where:  Roche Winery Sonoma Plaza Tasting Room & Beer Garden, 122 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476 (next to Girl and the Fig restaurant) What: Wine, beer, and apps. Who: The bride and groom themselves will be making an appearance accompanied by their families as well as the wedding party. Attire: Cocktail-optional….? This is a “dont-stress-about-your-outfit-too-hard” kind of event. Save the showstopping look for Saturday.  Attire:  Casual.  Save your best threads for the Saturday dust up! Come visit with the soon-to-be Mr. & Mrs. along with their families and friends traveling from all over the country and the world, for some light-hearted frolic the evening before the big day. Roche Apple Maps: https://apple.co/3T8ssjZ Roche Google Maps: https://bit.ly/blackmonwelcome-google-rocheplaza

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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Weather permitting, the ceremony will be outdoors and reception will be indoors.

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Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

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We have a reserved a block of rooms at The Lodge at Sonoma (https://bit.ly/lodge-book) and have listed other hotel options on the Travel & Accommodations page on our website!

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What is the dress code?

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Formal black tie attire with a western flare. The dress code is not strictly black tie, so don't feel like you are required to go out and rent a tuxedo if you don't want to, but we want people to have the opportunity to wear a tux and fancy dress if they have never had an occasion to do so. If you have them, a nice suit, tie, and cowboy boots are perfect. If you don’t have boots, we won’t love you any less but may think of you differently 😉. For women, long dresses are not required but please dress more formally than if you were going to the club or bar. If it’s not raining, the ceremony will be outside and there is pea gravel and grass, so I recommend a block heel or flats so you don't sink into the ground. All in all, we want this to be on the nicer side of events, but what we care about is having the people we care about there to celebrate with us on our big day! Yeehaw! **Northern California gets cold at night. There will be space heaters and the reception is indoors, but it is always a good idea to bring layers.

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What is the weather like in the area that time of year?

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Sonoma County in March typically experiences a high of mid-60's and low of mid-40's. Bring your shawls or sweaters if you wish!

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By what date do I need to RSVP?

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January 16, 2024. Please let us know ASAP if you will be joining us or sending your regrets so we can get an accurate count of who will be attending.

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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

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Yes, just please list their first and last name when you RSVP on our website.

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Am I allowed to bring my children?

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Yes, just please list how many children with their first and last names when you RSVP on our website along with their ages and any dietary restrictions they have.

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What type of food will be served at your wedding? Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?

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This event will be family style and we will be serving beef, fish, a vegetarian option, and gluten-free as needed. If you have certain dietary restrictions or food allergies please make note of that when you RSVP on our website so that we can be sure to accommodate you!

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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Earliest guest arrival is 3:00pm - the ceremony will begin at 3:30pm sharp!

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Is there a nanny service we can utilize?

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Joanna’s Nannie’s: https://joannasnannies.com/wine-country My Vacation Nanny: https://www.myvacationnanny.com/event-childcare/