HOW DO I RSVP?
Please visit the RSVP tab and search for your name.
It will be painless (we promise). Your invitation will also have instructions for how to RSVP via mail or on our website.
Stay tuned for more information when those are sent out in April !
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO RSVP?
Please RSVP no later than June 30th, in order for us to provide the venue an accurate headcount.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN'T GO AND DON'T RSVP?
If you are unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible, you will be sadly missed.
Please RSVP that you are not attending.
If we do not receive a response by the July 4th deadline, you will be marked as not attending.
Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate if you show up the day of.
IS THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION BEING HELD IN THE SAME PLACE?
YES!
The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception are all taking place at Tom Hams Light House.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR THE CEREMONY?
Please arrive by 5:30 pm at the latest ! We suggest that you arrive early to be able to mingle and find your seat before the ceremony begins.
WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?
We expect beautiful weather at the beginning of August. However, San Diego evenings are on the cooler side.
We recommend keeping an eye on the forecast as it gets closer to our wedding date so that you can adjust accordingly.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
We ask that you Dress to Impress - Elegant Formal attire and suits for men.
Please NO Jeans.
Colors Not to wear Red!
Regarding White/ Ivory please do not wear white to the wedding, let the bride have her moment :)
WILL WEDDING FESTIVITIES BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?
Both! The ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outdoors and then we will move indoors for the reception.
WILL DINNER BE SERVED?
Dinner will be served starting at 8:00pm. Guests will be called by table number to enjoy our buffet-style dinner.
IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE?
Yes! Our venue has plenty of space for complimentary parking.
Vehicles can be left over night in the parking lot just in case you have too many beverages.
Uber and Lyft are also great transportation options in the city. If you choose to drive, please drink responsibly.
CAN I TAKE PICTURES DURING THE CEREMONY ?
We will be having an unplugged ceremony, and kindly ask that guests turn off any phones or cameras for the ceremony so that they can be present in this extremely important moment!
Please leave the ceremony pictures to the professionals we have invested in an amazing professional photo and video team that will be documenting our special day,
We hope you can understand that we do not want your cell phone or camera in our wedding photos!
Our Officiant will give you an opportunity to take photos during designated cues.
After the ceremony, please take as many photos and videos as you would like during the cocktail hour and reception.
ARE CHILDREN INVITED?
While we love your little ones, our wedding is an Adults Only Event.
We hope that parents can enjoy a night out!
Other than selected members of our immediate family. Invitations will be specific and will include the names of children who are invited.
Please refer to your invitation.
We understand this won’t work for everyone, so please know that we respect your RSVP decision either way.
We hope you'll still be able to celebrate with us!
CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE?
We’re overjoyed to celebrate our special day with our loved ones, Unfortunately, due to budget limitations, we simply can't afford for all of our guests to bring a guest of their own. Therefore, we ask our guests please do not bring a plus one, unless they are specifically named on the invitation.
Our Wedding Planner will have the Guest List, upon arrival if a name is not on the list we apologize however she will not let them in.
We cannot accommodate anyone not already listed on your invitation.
Please refer to your invitation.
We hope you understand that this was not an easy choice, and we genuinely appreciate your understanding and support as we create an intimate and memorable day.
I HAVE A DIETARY RESTRICTION/ALLERGY. WILL THERE BE A MEAL FOR ME?
Yes!
Our Venue is willing to accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian/vegan as well as allergies.
We don't want you to be hungry!
Please specify this when you RSVP and we will be sure to have a meal for you.
WHERE SHOULD I STAY?
You can find more information on accommodations in the 'Travel' section.
You're also welcome to find your own accommodations at one of the many hotels in the area or an AirBnb!
ARE THERE ANY HOTEL BLOCKS?
Unfortunately we were unable to secure Hotel Blocks.
Hotels requested we pay for the block and it was not in our budget to do so.
In the Travel Section we have suggested Hotels that are all with in minutes of our Venue.
WHICH AIRPORT IS CLOSEST?
San Diego International Airport is the closest and most convenient airport to fly into.
It is only 8 minutes away from the venue.
We recommend renting a car or taking an easy 10-minute Uber ride to your hotel (if you're staying in one of the suggested hotels in the travel section).
WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?
We will be hosting cocktail hour, there will also be a Champagne toast and Wine will be served with dinner that is on us.
Cash Bar will be Open for Reception Tips for the bartenders are appreciated but not required.
IS SMOKING PERMITTED?
This is a NON-SMOKING venue - no cigarettes, cigars, marijuana or vaping.
You are able to go out into the parking lot for a smoke.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
CAN YOU RECOMMEND SOME FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA?
Yes!
If you'd like to spend a couple extra days in the San Diego area, feel free to check out our "Things to Do" tab where we've posted some fun suggestions and links.
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE WEDDING?
Please feel free to reach out to Amanda & Calvin via our wedding e-mail: Mr.Mrs.Smart2024@gmail.com
or give us a call or text.
REGISTRY INFORMATION?
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for!
If you would like to honor us with a gift:
Check out our Registry tab to shop gifts or give towards our Honeymoon Fund!
We will also have a wedding card box on the gift table at our reception.