Frequently Asked Questions

1. What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. But we encourage our guests to dress accordingly at your own discretion.

2. Do we need to bring cash?

Yes, if you would like to participate in the traditional "Money Dance" and/or if you would like to purchase drinks from the bar.

We will be hosting the "Money/Dollar Dance". At a Mexican wedding, guests can “pay” for a dance with either the bride or groom by pinning any amount of dollars to their clothing.

3. What will the weather be like this time of year?

Weather in San Diego can vary depending on the time of year. But considering our wedding is in Summer, we recommend you prepare for some hours of sun and heat, followed by a brisk evening.

4. Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

Our ceremony is taking place at St. Margaret's Catholic Church.

Address: 4300 Oceanside Boulevard, Oceanside, CA, 92056, United States

Our reception is taking place on Camp Pendleton at Pacific View Event Center in the SEAVIEW room.

Address: 202850, San Jacinto Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058

NOTE: The reception will be held on a military base. For security reasons, we kindly ask that guests refrain from bringing any drugs, vapes, or guns onto the base or in their vehicles. Your cooperation in adhering to these regulations is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to sharing this joyous occasion with you!

5. Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

Our ceremony and reception will both be taking place indoors.

6. What happens after the ceremony?

After the ceremony, guests will be asked to join us at cocktail hour at 6:00 PM for appetizers and drinks while we take pictures. Immediate family may be asked to join in the picture-taking; however, the DJ, coordinator, or photographer/videography may assist in grabbing the needed parties. Please keep an ear out for your names.

7. Does your wedding have a theme?

Our wedding is not specifically themed, but we encourage guests to dress appropriately for such a fun and festive event. The entire property is paved, and most areas outside have artificial turf. So, wear your highest heels!

8. Are there other wedding events I can attend?

Although we would love to celebrate the whole week with all of you invited, please be mindful that certain activities scheduled the days before or after the event may be private for close family and those directly involved in the function of the event. Those invited to said events will be directly contacted. We appreciate your understanding and very much look forward to celebrating our nuptials with all of you on the actual day of the wedding.

9. What should I do if I can’t make it?

Kindly respond to our RSVP by the date indicated on our website or invitation. It is important for us to get the information about guest count and food/beverage to our vendors to properly prepare for our wedding. In the event that you cannot make the wedding following your confirmed RSVP, please contact us directly through email to make sure we adjust the counts as needed. Your promptness in responding is appreciated, but please refrain from texting or calling the day-of with the unfortunate news of your absence.

10. How do I get to the venue?

We appreciate everyone’s ability to travel to our wedding. Thankfully, our venue is conveniently located on Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA. Any rideshare, cab, or metropolitan transit system can get you to the venue quickly if you are in the city proper. For those of you driving, please be mindful that for security reasons, we kindly ask that guests refrain from bringing any drugs, vapes, or guns onto the base or in their vehicles. Your cooperation in adhering to these regulations is greatly appreciated.

Pacific Views Seaview Room is located at 202850, San Jacinto Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058

11. What time should I arrive?

Our wedding ceremony will begin at 2:00pm, please account for traffic delays on the day-of to arrive promptly and celebrate with us. Doors will open at 1:15pm for guest arrival.

Our wedding reception will begin at 6:00pm, please account for traffic delays on the day-of to arrive promptly and celebrate with us. Doors will open at 6:00pm for guest arrival. Come hungry!

12. Where should guests park? Is parking free?

All guests can park at the property’s private lot. Parking is free for both the ceremony and reception. However, we encourage guests to carpool, rideshare, or take taxis to the reception venue so they can freely enjoy themselves and not have to worry about parking or transportation.

13. Are kids welcome?

Although we love your children we regretfully cannot accommodate them at the venue due to restricted numbers. We understand that may cause some issues for guests who have families, but we would like to encourage all our friends and family to enjoy themselves without the added stress of constantly monitoring children during our ceremony or reception. If this is a larger issue, please contact us directly. But we appreciate your understanding.

14. Can I bring a date?

We are so happy to include loved-ones at our event, but please be mindful of your guest-count assigned on your invitation noting the number of guests we have budgeted for. Please do not bring a guest unaccounted for. Food is cooked for the set headcount we accounted for. If you require an additional guest, care-taker, or babysitter, please email us directly for final approval.

15. Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?

We encourage guests to research the area if traveling from out-of-town or want to stay closer to the venue. AirBnb and VRBO are incredible websites and apps to find unique locations that can accommodate different sized parties. We have arranged a courtesy block at Best Western Plus Inn. The website will provide the links or phone numbers of all hotels we have warranted a courtesy block at for alternate accommodations. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange your stay. Hotels in the greater Temecula area, the Quality Inn Fallbrook, and Pala Casino are also recommended.

16. When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?

Please follow the information on your invitation or RSVP card to respond appropriately. Our website is the easiest way to insert your attendance response and meal choice/dietary restriction. If for any reason you are having trouble with the website or lose your RSVP card, please email us directly with your information.

17. Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?

Thankfully, the venue is entirely handicap accessible and has no stairs from ceremony to cocktail hour or from cocktail hour to reception. This is a smaller property so guests with mobility issues should not have to worry.

18. Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

Food and drinks will be available to guests following the ceremony at 6:00 PM. For any guests with dietary needs, (e.g., low blood-sugar or diabetes), we encourage you to bring a snack before the ceremony. Food is catered on the property in a timely manner but may not be available for guests who arrive earlier. The menu has been included in your invitation packet.

19. Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?

We are happy to accommodate our guests with special dietary restrictions. If there is no place to indicate your allergy or diet on the website or RSVP card, we encourage you to email us directly.

20. Where are you registered?

Honey Fund

Help us start our new life together. <3

Please refer to our website page located under “Honey Fund" link. If you decide to give us a gift, we encourage them to be sent to our home, so we don’t have to worry about its safe arrival. Please review our website for specific information about any contribution you wish to gift. We sincerely appreciate your attendance and kind consideration on our wedding day.

21. Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel?

Unfortunately, we will not be providing transportation to/from the hotel. However, a shuttle bus will be available for immediate family and bridal party to utilize after the church ceremony while we take our photos.

22. May I take a centerpiece/candle/flowers home as a souvenir?

We encourage guests to take the beautiful flower arrangements home.

23. Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

We would absolutely love for you to share in our day by taking as many photos as you would like and share them with friends, family, and on your social media. To make it easier for us to find them and re-live the fun, please utilize our hashtag # XX on Instagram, Facebook, or other social media platforms. However, we encourage guests to be respectful of our professional photographer. Pictures during the ceremony may be distracting and could ruin the photos we so lovingly want.

24. I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

For any other questions before the wedding, please email us directly at leticianedward@gmail.com. For any complicated questions or questions the day-of, please contact our amazing coordinator and planner, Amanda Eggers of Ivory & Lace Creative Weddings at (619) 888-8394, or Amanda@IvoryAndLaceCreative.com

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