What is black tie?
Women – Black-tie attire for women indicates a knee- to floor-length gown or evening dress or palazzo-cut pants in a formal fabric, like silk charmeuse, chiffon, or Mikado, embellished with Alencon lace, embroidery, or crystals. The silhouette can be anything between a sheath and a ballgown.
Men – Black tie for men generally means a tuxedo comprised of a dinner jacket, often black, trousers, formal white shirt, an optional waistcoat or cummerbund, bow tie and formal black shoes.
Non-binary – Floor-length gowns (that cover the ankles), elegant pantsuits, dark suit jackets (paired with formal floor-length skirts or gowns), and tuxedos are all fair game for black-tie affairs.
The bride and groom kindly encourage guests to wear black.
When should I RSVP?
The sooner the better, so once you get that invite fill it out and send the RSVP to us. We do understand if you need a little more time, so please have all information to us no later then October 4th.
If snail mail is not your preferred method of communication we also have an RSVP page you can use.
Are children allowed?
To give all our guests the opportunity to celebrate without having to worry about little eyes and ears, we politely request no children. Take the opportunity to let your hair down and enjoy!
Can I bring a plus one?
We are so excited to celebrate this day with our nearest and dearest, and are hoping to keep the guest list limited. If your invitation says "and Guest," then yes, if not, we prefer if it was just you.
When should I arrive at the venue?
Arrive too late or too early is always on our mind so here are some details to help you arrive at the perfect time. We do recommend you arrive at 3:30pm to grab some refreshments and find a seat.
Venue opens (pre-ceremony) – 3:30pm PT
Everyone in their seats – 3:55pm PT
Ceremony begins – 4:00pm PT
If you do arrive late we will ask that you wait until the bride makes her entrance and then you can find a place to sit.
Is there parking at the venue?
If you plan on driving to the venue there is a parking lot located at the villa. You may leave your car over night, there will be a designated time that the gates will be opened the following day to pick up your car. Guests can be dropped off in front where the ceremony will take place. Please refer to the map on specifics.
If you plan on staying at the hotel there will be a party bus after the reception ends, but there will be a few stops along the way. Downtown Pasadena and Taco Bell. If you know you know.