Q&A

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

Please plan on wearing cocktail attire. We will enjoy drinks on an outdoor patio with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, and dinner will be held indoors. Summer weather in the Bay Area can be breezy and cool in the later afternoon, so dress in layers to stay warm and cozy.

ARE THERE ANY COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS?

Alameda County no longer has any pandemic-related restrictions in place. However, mask and vaccination requirements may evolve over time, as documented on the county’s website. We would love to see you in person, but if you are feeling ill or test positive for COVID-19, we welcome your toasts from afar.

CAN I BRING A DATE? ARE KIDS WELCOME?

Invitations have been sent to specific friends and family members. Invitations addressed to families include children. Feel free to reach out to May or David if you have any questions. When RSVPing, please provide the name of each person who will be attending, and let us know if any booster seats or high chairs are needed. We would love to have everyone join us in our celebration, but we are required to stick with the maximum number of guests permitted by the venue.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Plan on joining us at 5 PM for drinks on the picturesque patio, with dinner to follow an hour or so later.

CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE A FOOD ALLERGY OR DIETARY RESTRICTION?

The salad and dessert is vegetarian, and a vegetarian main course is available. (David is vegetarian, as you know!) If you have a specific need or request, please reach out to May or David and they will see if Trader Vic’s can accommodate it.

HOW DO I GET THERE? IS THERE PARKING?

Trader Vic’s has free on-site parking. Parking is self-park or valet depending on the restaurant’s schedule. Carpooling is encouraged, and of course Uber and Lyft work too. The free Emery Go-Round shuttle connects the restaurant with the main shopping and hotel district in town as well as MacArthur BART Station every 20 minutes. Service runs until after 9 PM. See details here.

I AM COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN. WHERE SHOULD I STAY?

A block of rooms has not been reserved for our celebration. However, there are several nearby hotels that may be of interest. The hotel closest to Trader Vic’s is the Hilton Garden Inn, which is within walking distance. There are a few more hotels close by in Emeryville, such as the Hyatt House. Additional hotels are located in Berkeley and Oakland, including the new Moxy Oakland Downtown in the hip, gritty Uptown district of Oakland. A variety of options is available throughout the area via Airbnb.

DO YOU HAVE A REGISTRY?

Your presence at our celebration is already a gift! Beyond that, if you wish, red envelopes are appreciated (a Chinese tradition) or you can contribute to our honeymoon fund here.

WHAT ELSE ARE YOU DOING THAT WEEKEND?

We will have a casual brunch gathering on Sunday at Brezo in Richmond. Details are available on the Celebration page.

WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Please direct any additional questions to May or David. You should already have their contact info. 🙂