frequently asked questions
Some of you may have additional questions about the venue or our celebration. Please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to post answers here!
1) Do you need any help with the wedding?
Why, yes, we do! Some of you may know that Phoebe's mother has leukemia, and while she would normally love to help (she is the grandest party-thrower on the planet,) she is not well enough to be involved with the wedding. So, the planning and decorating falls to us, and we could use all of the help we can get! Since this is a DIY style wedding, we have lots of projects to choose from. You can help decorate, make favors, or even just lend emotional support. Feel free to message us if you'd like to get involved!
2) Is smoking allowed at Beltane Ranch?
No. Smoking, and fires of any kind, are strictly prohibited everywhere on the property, including the surrounding oak groves and vineyards. The ranch owners do live on the property, so please bring nicotine gum if you think you cannot make it through the evening without tobacco.
3) It's a wedding! Does this mean we can be as loud and rambunctious as we want?
Sadly, there are noise ordinances in this neck of the vineyard. Beltane Ranch is surrounded by gorgeous estates, and these neighbors prize their country quiet. We ask that our guests be sensitive to these neighbors by keeping the jollification reasonable, and limited to Beltane. We would hate to prematurely end our festivities because of noise complaints.
4) I'm a vegetarian and there wasn't a vegetarian option for me on the RSVP. Will there be food for me and what kind of food and beverage might I expect?
We are thrilled to be having award winning The Girl and the Fig prepare a scrumptious cold picnic for out repast. If you are a vegetarian and concerned because we only offer a salmon or chicken entree, have no fear, we've got your back. Just write vegetarian on your RSVP and we'll take care of the rest. There will be plenty of vegetarian fare to be had and we are fairly certain that you will be stuffed by the end of the night!
Because we are at an excellent vineyard, we will be offering Beltane's own white wine, along with a selection of beers, iced tea, fresh squeezed lemonade with mint in mason jars, shirley temples for the kids and the young at heart, and of course, an Erler tradition, celebratory sparkling apple cider!
5) Do you have a registry?
Yes, we do! If you missed it on the home page or in the menu above, the link can be found under the "more" tab. It will take you to our list of places we are registered. Or you can click here --->
6) I prefer to give you a monetary gift or I would like to give you a monetary gift along with a registry gift. Is this okay?
Of course! We greatly appreciate your generosity. We know that you love us and want to help us start our life together, and some of you may want to give us something extra to show your support. Some of you may just not have time to surf our registry and may prefer to give a monetary gift, instead. Whatever your reason, all monetary gifts will be gratefully accepted, both before and at the wedding.