How do we know whether we were invited to the Tea Ceremony or Welcome Dinner?
We invited mainly family members to both of these events. If you were invited, you would have received special invitations in the mail. They looked like this:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we know if we were invited to Farewell Brunch?
The Farewell Brunch is an open invitation event. Any friends and family who are still in town the next morning should feel free to stroll in anytime after 10:30 AM to share some coffee and breakfast with us after the prior night's festivities. We plan to be there for about 2-3 hours.
What do we wear to Welcome Dinner and Tea Ceremony?
Cocktail attire is suitable for the Welcome Dinner, and a dressy daytime outfit (i.e., an outfit for church, afternoon tea, baby or bridal shower, Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic?) would be perfect for the Tea Ceremony. Guests should feel free to wear a single outfit to both the Tea Ceremony and the Main Ceremony. There are no color themes for the Welcome Dinner and Tea Ceremony.
Where are your registered?
There will not be a gift table at our wedding, and gifts are discouraged. Those who still wish to send a gift can find our registry at Zola.
Are you going on a honeymoon after the wedding?
Yes! We'll be taking a Mediterranean cruise with Oceania to maximize our time. Your cruise tips and travel recommendations are much appreciated.
Is it going to be hot?
YES. Current temperature at the venue can be found on our homepage . We'll have plenty of iced beverages, and there should be lots of shade, but plan accordingly and prepare sun protection.
What are transportation options?
Guests can take our shuttle, drive themselves, or use a ride-share service (Lyft or Uber).
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Complimentary valet service will be provided.
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Guests are welcome to take the shuttle one-way or round-trip.
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It may take a little longer to hail a Lyft or Uber because the venue is a somewhat out-of-the-way.
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The shuttle runs on a limited schedule and transports from the Intercontinental to the venue.
What is the shuttle schedule?
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The shuttle will depart from the Intercontinental Hotel for Hummingbird Nest Ranch at 4:00 PM. Guests will arrive at the wedding venue at 5:00 PM.
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The shuttle will leave from Hummingbird Nest Ranch at 11:30 PM and return to the Intercontinental Hotel around 12:20 AM.
How many events are there during the weekend?
There are a total of five (5) events during the weekend, but the main events are just the Main Ceremony and Reception at Hummingbird Nest Ranch.
What does the "Blue Tie" dress code mean?
"Blue Tie" was a playful twist on "Black Tie." Our hope is that guests will wear formal attire in a shade of blue -- navy, cornflower, periwinkle, floral patterned -- anything! For women, this means cocktail dress or evening gown. For men, this means a blue suit -- the color of your actual tie is up to you!
What other "rules" should we know about?
Our ceremony is mobile- and camera-free. We will be asking our coordinators to enforce this request! However, take as many photographs as you'd like before and after the ceremony. If you share on social media, please use #shusaidyes so we can see what you capture.
