FAQs 2 — Lily & Ronny

FAQs

RSVP’s and Reservations

What’s the deadline to RSVP?

While we’ve only sent out our Save the Dates thus far, you can expect your formal invitation in early 2025. To help us with planning, we ask that once you receive your formal invitation, you RSVP by April 1st, 2025.

Can I bring a guest?

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accommodate additional guests, we can only accommodate those listed on your invitation. When you submit your RSVP, you’ll see all of the guests expected as a part of your party, including a plus one if one has been listed.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes, please! We want all of our friends and family of all ages to celebrate this moment with us - kids will be listed when you RSVP through our wedding website.

What’s the deadline to reserve a room in the block?

To ensure you can book with our room block discount, reserve your room at Hotel Petaluma through our booking link by April 16th, 2025.

When should I plan on arriving in Petaluma?

We’ll be hosting a welcome gathering in Petaluma the Friday evening before the wedding that everyone is more than welcome to attend! We’ll be sending out more details as we get closer to the weekend, but if you’d like to join for our welcome, plan to arrive on Friday, May 16th.

Day-of Logistics

How should I get to the venue?

We will have a shuttle option that will run from Hotel Petaluma, where we have a block of rooms reserved, to the venue before the ceremony, and back to the hotel at the end of the night. If you prefer to drive, Monkey Ranch has ample on-site parking. Rideshare options are available from Petaluma to Monkey Ranch, but be aware that pickup options at the end of the night may be more limited.

Is the venue accessible?

For guests with lower mobility, transportation will be provided between the ceremony site and reception for assistance. Let us know if you’ll be needing additional assistance on your RSVP.

Will the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception be outdoors?

Our ceremony will take place outdoors, and our cocktail hour and reception will be mostly outdoors, with some room inside the two gorgeous heritage barns at the Monkey Ranch property.

What is the weather like in Petaluma in May?

Historically it’s been highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. You can check the current weather here.

Is there a dress code?

We want you to be comfortable at our wedding. The dress code is dressy casual attire. For this time of year in California, may we suggest the following attire:

Women: sundresses, lightweight separates and flats or wedge heels for the short walk to and from the ceremony site.
Men: light dress shirt with khaki or other lightweight slacks; jackets and ties optional.

We kindly request that you please avoid wearing jeans or white to the wedding.

Can I take photos during the ceremony?

We kindly ask that you put your phones away and on silent during our ceremony. We have an amazing photographer who we know will do an incredible job capturing the moment, and we’ll be sure to share our photos with you!