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WHAT IS THE SUGGESTED ATTIRE FOR THE WEDDING?
Formal attire is appreciated - long dresses, formal cocktail dresses, pantsuits, or suits are recommended. We'll be on the lawn for the ceremony and cocktail hour before moving inside. Whatever you wear, we hope you're ready to dance!
WHERE ARE THE CEREMONY & RECEPTION TAKING PLACE?
Both the ceremony and the reception are taking place at the Sequoyah Country Club. Drinks, dinner, and dancing will follow.
For those interested in attending our Catholic ceremony, we celebrating the sacrament of marriage at our home church, St. Ignatius, on Monday (Oct 14th) at noon. All are welcome! We'd be honored with your presence!
WILL THERE BE TRANSPORTATION?
There will be complimentary shuttle service provided to and from the Residence Inn by Marriott in Berkeley, where we have a group rate. It departs at 330pm. Please budget time to park and ride accordingly. Return services are 930pm and 1030pm.
At Sequoyah Country Club, there is also a parking lot past the gate for those who are driving.
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE IN OCTOBER?
We anticipate mild temperatures in the afternoon and cooler temperatures in the evening. Typical afternoons are about 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius); evening temperatures can drop to the mid 50s (13 degrees Celsius).
ARE CHILDREN WELCOME?
While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event with the exception of a few family members. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you!
WILL THERE BE OTHER WEDDING EVENTS?
Yes! Join us from 7:30-10pm on the back patio of Raleigh's Pub the Friday night before to mingle with old friends and make new ones. You'll be greeted with a big hug, light bites, and drinks.
This neighborhood gem is just a few minutes away from the Residence Inn by Marriott. We'd love to see you there!
We will be outdoors, so recommend bringing a jacket.
DO YOU HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOCAL TRAVEL WHILE WE'RE IN THE AREA?
Absolutely! We feel so honored to have family and friends come from near and far. We love the beauty of California, and would enjoy chatting about where else you may want to explore - whether you're going for city, country, beach, or mountain vibes.
WHERE WILL YOU GO FOR YOUR HONEYMOON?
We're so blessed to go on an epic adventure! Visiting 5 continents in 6 weeks. We will explore Frankfurt for the day, then Matthew climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro and Christine visiting gorillas in Rwanda. Next, we'll enjoy a Serengeti safari over Christmas and celebrate the new year in the Maldives. We'll then visit Matthew's birth country and neighborhoods he grew up in Malaysia. Finally, we will experience the majestic beauty in New Zealand of their North and South Islands.