Black tie! We highly encourage our guests to dress to impress. We recommend women be dressed in gowns and men in suits or tuxedos.
What time does the wedding start and end?
4:30 PM - 12:30 AM PST.
Will there be an "Armenian Money Dance?"
Absolutely! The Armenian wedding money dance is a symbolic tradition where guests throw dollar bills at the bride and groom as they dance during the reception to show support and get the party started. It is not required to participate, but bring dollar bills if you would like to.
Will the ceremony and reception take place indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be outdoors and the reception will be indoors.
Am I allowed to bring a plus one?
Unless specified on your formal invitation, we ask that you do not bring a guest. Thank you for understanding.
Am I allowed to bring my children?
Although we love your children, we are having a children free night.
Do you have a wedding registry?
Yes, please see the "Registry" tab on our wedding webiste.
Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?
You can bring a gift to the wedding venue or send it directly to our home.
Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?
We currently have a room block at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort. Please visit the "Accommodations" tab for further details.
Will there be any other wedding activities throughout the weekend?
Yes, we will have a non-hosted welcome gathering on Friday at the 33 North (lobby bar) as well as a non-hosted pool party on Sunday at Monarch Pool (with rented cabanas). Further details to come.
Can I post pictures of the wedding on social media?
Absolutely! Please use our wedding hashtag #becomingthebadalians so we can see all your beautiful photos.
Is there parking available at your wedding venue?
There is no self-parking. If you drive to the venue, you will be required to valet your vehicle at the discounted rate of $35.
How will you communicate any updated information and/or changes before the wedding?