FAQ
Q: Do we need to stay at the host hotels?
A: Not at all! We chose the host hotels based on location, availability, and price, but if you are able to find something that makes more sense for your situation, then by all means go for it! That being said, we would love to have everyone in our host hotels.
Q: What should we wear?
A: Both the ceremony and reception are black tie requested. Black tie means tuxedos for men, and gowns or formal cocktail dresses for women. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed to the nines!
For more information on black tie etiquette for men we recommend this website and for women this website.
Q: What time should we arrive?
A: Plan on arriving around 5PM. The doors to the ceremony will open at 5:15PM for seating and the ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30PM.
Q: Should we bring our children to the wedding?
A: No, we have decided to make the weekend an adults-only celebration—so call the babysitter and get ready to drink and dance the night away!
Q. What will we eat?
A. For cocktail hour there will be a selection of four tray passed hors d’ouevres and all the drinks you could imagine! We will also be serving two signature cocktails.
For dinner we will be serving a fish (salmon) or vegetarian option (vegetable wellington). There will be a dessert buffet with an assortment of mini desserts.
Toward the end of the evening around 10PM we will have a late night snack of grilled cheese and French fries!
Q. Will there be a photobooth?
A. Yes. 🙂
Q. Where should I park?
A. There are lots of parking garages nearby, we compiled a full list with prices that can be found on our Travel & Lodging page. Remember to check their hours of operation before leaving your car—we’d hate for anyone to be trapped!
Q. I’m staying at The Mark Hopkins, do I still have to pay for parking?
A. Yes, and The Mark Hopkins is unfortunately the most expensive of all the parking options at a whopping $60 a day. There are lot of garages in the area, though! The Masonic Garage is particularly convenient and only $30 daily maximum.
Q. Where are you registered?
A. You can find that information here: registry info.
Q. Should I bring my gift or mail it?
A. The choice is yours (and thank you for thinking of us)! It’s probably easier to mail it (so you don’t have to bring anything along to the party), but there will be a gift table for anyone who brings items along to The Mark Hopkins.
Q. When should I RSVP by?
A. We kindly ask that guests RSVP by July 18, 2012.
Q. What time does the reception end?
A. Midnight. After-party location TBD, but will either be Top of the Mark or the Tonga Room across the street for those interested in keeping the celebration going.
Q. Where/what time is the farewell brunch? Am I invited?
A. Everyone is invited! We hope to see you all there. The brunch is casual (no need to RSVP) and will be held from 10AM–12:30PM at The Mark Hopkins on the Mezzanine Level in the Six Continents banquet room. It is one floor up from the lobby. We will be serving a continental breakfast as well as bagels and smoked salmon (Jake’s favorite).
Q. I have a question but it’s not on here, what do I do?
A. Visit our contact us page and send us a message! We’d love to answer any lingering questions our guests have so the day is totally worry-free.