FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP on our website by July 1st

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Is there a dress code?

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Cocktail attire. Feel free to have fun with it! :) Please note that the ceremony and reception will be held in the outdoor garden patio. Orange County summers are often hot during the day, but can be chilly at night.

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What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00PM. Please arrive at 4:30-4:45PM to grab a drink and find your seats.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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All invited guests will be named on the invitation. Please RSVP with your name as written on the invitation.

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If I already RSVP'ed after I received the save the date, do I need to RSVP again?

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Yes. Please RSVP after receiving your formal invitation to also indicate your meal choice.

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Is there parking for the ceremony and reception?

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There is a parking garage just steps from the venue! The Franciscan Plaza parking structure at 26732 Verdugo Street. Parking is $2 hourly until 2am. The basement level (spaces 1-34) is overnight parking only and cars can be left there for up to 72 hours for $12 per day. https://sanjuancapistrano.org/334/Downtown-Parking

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes, please let us know when you RSVP

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Do you have any local restaurant recommendations?

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Pizza Port Brewery in San Clemente (Grant's fav!) Kawamata Seafood for fresh poke in Dana Point Breezy for brunch in San Juan Capistrano Trevor's At The Track's for outdoor dining and live music in San Juan Capistrano Rancho Capistrano winery for outdoor dining and wine in San Juan Capistrano Mayfield for brunch (grant recommends the Moroccan breakfast, sam loves the curious george latte) or dinner and natural wine in San Juan Capistrano StillWater Spirits and Sounds for drinks and live music in Dana Point Heritage for famous BBQ Hidden House Coffee in San Juan Capistrano Ramos House Cafe for prix fixe brunch (its amazing) in San Juan Capistrano JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee

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What is up with the goat Welcome Party??

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The Welcome Party is of course, totally optional on the night before the wedding in place of a traditional rehearsal dinner. It is being held at the Goods and Goats Market, which is a working goat farm. Yes, it is a real goat farm full of pigmy goats (and baby goats!!) that we can all pet and play with! There is plenty of parking onsite in the parking lot and along the street. The farm is about a 5 min drive from the wedding venue. No dress code, it will be very casual. Please keep in mind the ground is dirt, so would recommend skipping the high heels (think shorts, t-shirts, jeans, sun dresses, boots, etc.). This event will be entirely outdoors with shaded awnings. There will be a made-to-order taco bar cart (with gluten free and vegan options available), beer/wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Here is a link to their website for more information: https://goodsandgoatsmarket.com/ Hope to see you there!

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I need details on the Saturday Beach Day!?

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The day after the wedding we will be hanging out at Doheny State Beach and welcome anyone to join us! Again, totally optional event if you are staying in town and want to hang out and catch up after the wedding and experience one of SoCal's beautiful beaches! It is about 10 minutes from the wedding venue. We have picnic area #2 reserved. If you are facing the ocean, picnic area #2 is to the left of the cafe, behind lifeguard post 11. The picnic area is on a grassy area just off the beach, with a large shaded awning and picnic tables, and a handicap accessible paved walk-way. We will have some drinks and snacks, but feel free to BYOB as well. There is also the Doho Beach Cafe right next to us with food and drink available for purchase. There is a large parking lot and we recommend parking in lot 1 or 2. If you see signs for campground parking you've gone too far. Please note that the lot does often fill up in the summer and is first come, first served so we recommend carpooling/lyft if possible. If the lot is full there should be street parking along PCH. Parking in the beach lot is $15 per day or hourly rate.

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Is LA traffic as bad as everyone says?

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YES. No matter what time of day, please expect traffic to be terrible in and out of LA during your travels. It's bad! We strongly advise the John Wayne airport over LAX when possible.