Schedule of Events/What to Bring
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The weekend will be full of surprises, but we would like to give you a general idea of the flow so that you can plan accordingly. As was hinted in our intentions, this event is not necessarily going to look like a traditional wedding weekend all the time. We are encouraging people to prepare themselves for an exciting and open-minded experience: think one part wedding, one part festival, one part summer camp, and one part spiritual retreat. There will be ample time and space for socialization, reconnection, celebration, exploration, silence, love, and laughter.
Please remember, we invite you to stay with us for the entire weekend from Friday late afternoon until Sunday morning/afternoon.
When you arrive on Friday you will be greeted, and then either shown to your lodging space or a communal gathering space. We will enjoy dinner together and then move into the dodecagon for an incredibly beautiful and powerful surprise evening event (please do not miss this if at all possible!). Friday night will be mellow with a campfire and acoustic music, a chance to meet up with old friends and family, and time to rest after traveling to prepare yourself for the next day.
Saturday will be a day to remember. We will come together first thing in the morning with a blessing and prayer for the day. After breakfast we will be offering some more surprise events that will carry through to the afternoon. A light lunch will be provided followed by free time to visit with folks and get ready for the ceremony. Throughout the day there will be various offerings such as drumming, yoga, storytelling, chocolate making, etc. The ceremony will happen in the late afternoon and will be followed with music and dinner. There will be a time when anyone who wishes to can share a story, toast, blessing, etc. We will celebrate into the night with dancing and bliss.
Sunday will be a relaxed morning to close the weekend and send our gratitude to the spirits for a sacred gathering. We will say our goodbyes and best wishes to eachother, sharing a final meal.
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As for clothing, August is generally quite hot during the day around here, though evenings can still get cool-ish. Pack accordingly, and remember that this event is generally casual, though people are invited to dress up a bit, if they like, for the marriage ceremony.
Please also bring any of the following:
Crystals, alter decorations, candles, incense, photos of us and you, or just photos of us that you don't mind leaving behind, musical instruments that you don't mind playing, a story or memory from your life with one or both of us that you don't mind telling, openness for an experience that you didn't expect, willingness to connect with and meet people you don't already know, and your authentic and respectful self that your are ready to embody.
Also, for our local friends, please bring any sitting pillows you have that we can use inside.