Wednesday,
September 4, 2025

— Rehearsal Dinner —
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

⚲ Airbnb: 14387 Oregon Coast Highway, Brookings, OR 97415

We may move the rehearsal dinner either earlier or later and to a nearby off-site restaurant no more than 5 miles from the Airbnb. Check back June 20, 2025 for a status update.

Transportation: If you plan to drive, we recommend driving directly to the Airbnb.
If you do not plan to drive, please email or text Johnny or Jenny for carpool accommodations.

Food: We will either provide takeout at the Airbnb or pay for dinner at the restaurant.

Thursday,
September 5, 2025

— Ceremony —
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

⚲ Templeman Grove, California 197, Crescent City, CA, USA

Dress code: Formal or black tie-optional. Colors preferred; no white or off-white dresses. Be prepared to walk on soil (muddy after it rains), gravel, and rocks (we strongly advise against wearing stilettos or any other footwear with a thin heel).

Transportation: Everyone must meet us on the first floor of the Airbnb above by 11:00 a.m. We will provide a trolley for transportation from the Airbnb to the ceremony location for everyone, which departs at 11:15 a.m. You will not need to drive. See “Travel” tab for more information.

Food: There will be a charcuterie board, wine, and other beverages on the trolley.

Bathrooms: There are bathrooms at the entrance of the location.

 

— Photoshoot —
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

⚲ Templeman Grove, California 197, Crescent City, CA, USA

⚲ Stout Grove, California 197, Crescent City, CA, USA

— Photoshoot Schedule — Templeman Grove photoshoot: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (30 minutes at grove area and 30 minutes at riverbed area for approximately 1 hour total) The grove area is a densely-wooded area and the land is mostly flat, with soil (muddy after it rains) and ferns. The riverbed area does not have any trees and it is entirely covered by smooth pebbles and large stones.

Stout Grove photoshoot: 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1 hour and 15 minutes at grove area) The grove is mostly densely wooded with some clearings. The land is mostly flat, with soil (muddy after it rains) and ferns. The trees are old-growth redwoods ranging from hundreds to several thousand years old; the grove is nearly as old as dinosaurs and existed before birds, flowers, and humans. There are hiking trails that lead to the riverbed area, which does not have any trees and it is entirely covered by smooth pebbles and large stones. Please stay on the trail if you choose to explore the area after the photoshoot.

Dress code: See above.

Transportation: We will provide a trolley for transportation from Templeman Grove to Stout Grove for everyone. You will not need to drive. See “Travel” tab for more information.

Food: There will be a charcuterie board, wine, and other beverages on the trolley.

Bathrooms: There are bathrooms at the entrances of both locations.

— Cocktail Hour, Personal Time, and Outfit Changes — 4:50 PM - 6:00 PM

⚲ Airbnb: 14387 Oregon Coast Highway, Brookings, OR 97415

Dress code: See above.

Transportation: We will provide a trolley for transportation from Stout Grove to the Airbnb for everyone. You will not need to drive. See “Travel” tab for more information.

Food: We will provide light bites and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

In addition to pre-gaming for the reception food, you may also use this time for naps, outfit changes, touch-ups, bonding over your shared childhood trauma and/or trauma living under late-stage capitalism, etc.

— Reception —
6:00 PM - midnight

⚲ Airbnb: 14387 Oregon Coast Highway, Brookings, OR 97415

— Reception Schedule — Grand entrance: 6:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. Buffet dinner: 6:10 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Cake cutting: 7:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dancing, board games, and chilling: 8:00 p.m. to midnight.

Dress code: business casual, formal, and black tie-optional. The buffet dinner will be a candlelit dinner in the backyard of the Airbnb, the floor of which will be grassy. There will be heat lamps if it gets cold and/or we may relocate indoors. You may change into something more casual after 8:00 p.m.

Food: Chinese and Thai for appetizers and main courses, various desserts, wedding cake, and open bar. Please advise us of any food allergies or dietary preferences when you RSVP, or contact Johnny or Jenny separately if you have already made reservations.

Check back July 20, 2025 for more details.