JOE MENDRALA and ROB DESINO
October 17, 2026
Weekend Schedule
We’re so excited to celebrate with you in Palm Springs! Below is a look at the weekend so you can plan your travel and enjoy every moment with ease.
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
Welcome Party
Copley’s on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon Dr.
*Shuttles will be provided to and from the
Welcome Party, departing from The Parker
at 6:15pm. We kindly ask guests to be in
the lobby 10 minutes prior to departure.
Attire: Desert Glam
See our Style Guide here
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Wedding Ceremony
& Reception
4:30pm – 1:00am
The Parker Palm Springs
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr.
Attire: Black Tie
See our Style Guide here
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
Farewell Brunch
Gene Autry House
The Parker Palm Springs
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr.
Attire: Garden Party Chic
See our Style Guide here
Timing TBD
FAQ’s
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Yes. While we love your little ones, we’ve chosen to make our wedding weekend an adults-only celebration so everyone can relax, unwind, and fully enjoy the experience.
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Yes. Transportation will be provided to and from for the off-site Welcome party on Friday. Please plan to be in the Parker Palm Springs lobby 10 minutes prior to departure.
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We’d love to hear from you when you receive our Save the Dates. However, we will be sending out formal invitations early this summer which will include a physical RSVP. Please mail in your RSVP so we can keep a hard copy track of your attendance and any dietary restrictions!
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Please plan to arrive at the ceremony location 15–20 minutes prior to the start time. This allows time to find seating and get settled before the ceremony begins.
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We kindly ask for an unplugged ceremony. Please refrain from taking photos or videos so you can be fully present. We have an incredible photographer and videographer capturing the entire weekend and can’t wait to share those memories with you.
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All information and updates will be shared right here on our wedding website.
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Please RSVP no later than 6 weeks prior to our wedding on or before September 4, 2026. We will be sending our invitations early in the summer and a pre-stamped RSVP will be included.
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We’ve provided style guides for each event over the weekend, these can be found on the Attire page here.
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Palm Springs in October is mostly clear, warm, and sunny skies with highs of mid-90s during the day, and upper 50s and 60s in the evening.
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Yes. Please note any dietary restrictions on your RSVP card so we can plan accordingly.
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Please reach out to our planning team, Sara Shepheard, sara@hautefetes.com, who will be happy to assist with any accommodations.
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If a plus-one is noted on your invitation, you are welcome to bring them. Otherwise, we can’t wait to celebrate with you one-on-one.
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Please see our Schedule here on the website - all weekend events will be listed and updated there and included with your invitation.
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Please reach out to our wedding planner, Dani Blasena, dani@hautefetes.com or call 858-775-6083.

