FAQs

  • This event is black-tie optional and welcomes floor-length gowns, tuxes, suits, and other elegant styles.

    The bridal party is wearing dusty blue/gray-ish blue, but this does not preclude guests from doing so!

  • We love your kiddos, but due to the adult nature of the event, we kindly ask they sit this one out unless they are family. Thank you for understanding!

  • Please inform us promptly, and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.

  • Guest arrival is at twelve noon, and the processional a few minutes after the top of the hour. Please allot ten minutes for parking. There will be a group photo outside the church upon conclusion!

    Cocktail hour starts at 3 pm at the Pasadena Masonic Temple and festivities will start shortly before 4 pm.

  • Ah yes, what is lovingly known as the “Catholic gap!” Please feel free to grab a bite, relax nearby, or at your hotel, while the family and wedding party take photos. We look forward to greeting you at the reception.

  • For the ceremony, parking is available on the main campus (enter on Oak Street); at the St. Joseph Center (across Fremont Ave., enter on Rollin St. or Oak St.); and there is street parking, as well.

    While there is street parking near the Pasadena Masonic Temple, please consult signs for limitations. The closest lot is directly across the street from the venue:

    Pasadena Convention Center Garage (175 S Euclid Ave) – $19

    There are also Diamond Parking Lots nearby:

    • 279 S Euclid Ave (26 spaces) – $4–$6

    • 130 S Euclid Ave (16 spaces) – $6–$8

    • 213 E Cordova St (32 spaces) – $5–$7

  • Though your presence is more than enough, there will be a box for cards at the reception. It will be in a secure location and going home with personal items.