Matthew & Jess

November 19, 2027 • Yakima, WA
904 Days To Go!

Matthew & Jess

November 19, 2027 • Yakima, WA
904 Days To Go!

I received an announcement - Is this an invitation?

If you have received an announcement, it is not an invitation. We sent out announcements to those we want to share our excitement with! Unfortunately, due to costs and venue we were unable to invite everyone that we would like to. Only those that receive save-the-dates and RSVP information are formally invited

Do I have to RSVP online or by mail?

You can RSVP online here on our wedding website, or, you can send back your RSVP card! Please be mindful to how many people you are allowed to bring with you as we are limited on space!

What date do I have to RSVP by?

Tba

Is the ceremony indoor or outdoor?

Both the ceremony and reception are going to take place primarily indoor, but there are planned activities for outdoors (lawn games for kids, pictures, etc.) Please dress comfortably and bring anything you need to keep yourself warm! There will be heating inside.

What is parking going to be like? Will I have to pay for parking?

TBD

What is the dress code?

We ask that you dress comfortably and semi-formally. We are also extending the invitation for those that wish to come in Ren Faire style costume to come! We are planning on taking extra photos with guests that come dressed on theme!

What is the theme

We are calling our theme "Folk Fantasy", the best way to describe this is Ren Faire/D&D style. There will be a theme inspiration gallery available on our website to gather ideas from!

What is the weather going to be like?

Yakima Valley can be cold in November. We recommend that you bring anything you need to be comfortable in weather that could be 50s to high 20s. The event is going to be taking place in the evening so it will be on the colder end.

Can I bring a plus one?

We are limited on who we can invite due to costs and venue limitations. If your invitation indicates that you can have a guest with you, feel free to bring one! If your invitation does not clearly state that you can have a guest, please refrain. We look forward to having you!

Can I bring my children?

We are trying to accommodate as many families as we can . We are limited on who we can invite due to costs and venue limitations. If your invitation indicates that you can bring your children with you, feel free! If your invitation does not clearly state to bring your children, please refrain. We look forward to having you!

What kind of food will be served?

Tbd

What if I have a dietary restriction

Please let us know as early as possible what kind of dietary restriction you have so that way we are able to accommodate you! If you are worried about your restriction being fully accommodated, please feel free to bring your own snacks. We want everyone to be comfortable!

What will seating be like?

We are anticipating table seating through the ceremony and reception. We are not planning on doing a seating chart at this time, so expect free seating. The tables are expected to hold roughly 8-10 people each.

Can I take photos during the ceremony?

Right now, we are expecting to have a photographer during at least the ceremony. We will ask that you refrain from taking photos at least during the ceremony as we want to allow our friends and family to enjoy the moment with us and let the photographer do all the work! During the reception, photos are more than welcome!

Can I post photos on social media?

We ask that you let us post the first photos of our ceremony and reception. As soon as we do, you are more than welcome to post your own!

What if my question isn’t answered in the FAQs?

If you have a question that hasn't been answered within this FAQ please contact us! We also ask that you check back as we are going to be updating this page as needed.