Elisa & Lukas

May 10, 2025 • Chino Valley, AZ, USA
12 Days To Go!

Elisa & Lukas

May 10, 2025 • Chino Valley, AZ, USA
12 Days To Go!

Q + A

Will there be alcohol?

We will have a selection of wine and gluten free beer. (limited quantities)

Why does this wedding need to be gluten free?

Elisa has celiac disease which is an autoimmune disease triggered by even 20ppm of gluten exposure. This autoimmune response damages the small intestine and can cause intestinal bleeding. So please don't bring any food to the wedding that isn't labeled gluten free. https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/

What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It is also a common food additive/filler. It can be hidden in ingredients lists as dextrin, maltose, or food starch, so it is best to just check if gluten free is listed somewhere on the packaging. https://nationalceliac.org/celiac-disease-questions/understanding-gluten-levels/

Will the food be gross?

No. For most of the food you won't be able to tell the difference. The menu is mostly comprised of foods that wouldn't normally have gluten in them anyways. And the substitutions are pretty simple and have little to no difference in taste or texture. For example, Lays potato chips are a gluten free alternative to Pringles.

What do you mean by Semi Formal?

The formality of clothes you would wear to church on Easter. For women this means, a dress or a nice blouse with dress pants. For men this means slacks, khakis, or chinos with a button down shirt (Tie and sport coat are optional). Please, NO jeans. Being a backyard wedding much of the terrain is dirt so I would recommend wearing flats, boots, or sneakers. If you would like to wear heels make sure they are chunky and stable.

Can I wear a costume?

You are welcome to bring a cloak if you wish, but other than that, only children 5 and under are allowed to wear costumes. (No men in tights especially tight-tights even if you want to roam around the forest looking looking for fights)

Can I come dressed as Douglas "Doug" Dimmadome?

No. No you cannot come dressed as Douglas "Doug" Dimmadome. (You know who you are)