Are kids invited?
We L-O-V-E your children and we wish that they could all come, but we ask that you please arrange for childcare unless you are part of the wedding party or a family member.
Our students from the 2023-2024 school year are invited for the ceremony *only*.
Will the wedding be inside?
Yes! The ceremony, social hour, and reception will all be inside. There will be an opportunity to go outside during the social hour, but it's not required. Although, you'll probably want to venture out for the beautiful view of the bay!
Where do I park?
There is a parking deck across the street that is free on nights and weekends. :) Please let us know if you need proximity parking due to health or physical reasons.
Can I bring a plus one?
Due to the size of our venue, only named people on the invitation envelope are invited. If you aren't sure, you can type your name in on the RSVP page of our website. Thank you for understanding. We can't wait to celebrate with you.
The only exception to this is for our students from this year who received an invitation in the mail addressed only to them. They are allowed to bring one parent to the ceremony with them. We also ask that students and their one parent only stay for the ceremony due to space and a desire to celebrate intimately with our friends and family.
We love you all!
What should I wear?
We're having a semi-formal wedding with a glam hippie vibe! ๐ Think earthy colors like orange, yellow, green, brown, or red. Fun prints or flowing sleeves. Big collars or bell bottoms. Platform shoes or vans! You don't need to check all of these boxes, but it'll be so fun if everyone has a little nod to the 70s.
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony will start at 1pm. Please plan to arrive at 12:30 to get a spot in the parking deck and walk to the Women's Center Clubhouse. If you get confused, just walk towards the bay (you can't miss it). Once you arrive, you can find your table and make yourself at home!
Can I take and/or post pictures?
We want you to have personal memories of the ceremony so we will be sharing our pictures with everyone as soon as we can. Therefore, we are having an unplugged ceremony. So please do not take pictures during the ceremony unless you've been asked to do so. Cell phones will get in the way of the photographers shots of the event.
After the ceremony, you can take as many pictures and videos as you'd like!! We'll actually be using an app where you can upload your pictures to a shared place so we can enjoy them and see your unique perspective of the party!! Thanks in advance for sharing your photos and making our wedding and relationship with you something we'll be able to remember for years!
You may post on social media, we just ask that you tag us so we may enjoy and reshare your posts, too!
@jjmcginnis @mmamatthew
What happens between the ceremony and the reception?
SOCIAL HOUR! Social Hour will be a blast where you can mingle in the parlor or on the front lawn. We'll have a selection of 70s fun to enjoy. You can expect a retro lounge space on the lawn to hang out by the bay, popular 70s refreshments, a collection of vinyl for some tunes, Atari, and more retro fun!
Directly after the ceremony the newlyweds will meet their students on the lawn to take a group picture before they leave. ๐