As Adam's post below mentioned, we expect both pretty warm and pretty cool temperatures on the day of our wedding. This Hawai'i transplant has found that layering is key to staying comfortable here in wine country.
In terms of formality, we leave it up to you. If dressing up is fun for you and you look forward to wedding season for that reason, by all means dress up and show off! If you are more comfortable in, say, cargo pants and an aloha shirt, then that's what we want to see you in. Wear a kilt, wear a polo, wear a sundress, wear a dhoti or a holoku. Wear that piece you have been dying to wear and have not yet found the occasion, because this is it. What is important is that you wear whatever you feel happy and gorgeous in that allows you to eat a lot of great food and dance all night.
Definitely wear something that can help you be not too hot and not too cold, which around here, again, means layers.
Gentlemen: If you are planning on wearing a suit--which is not at all required, but I know it's fun for some of you to break out the nice suits and fancy shoes, and you do look awfully dapper in them--we suggest you wear a shirt with it that you feel comfortable in when the jacket and tie are off, because chances are at some point in the afternoon it will be pretty warm. If you are taking the non-suit route, consider bringing a sweater or jacket for later in the evening when the temperatures drop. And in selecting your shoes, whether they're wingtips, cowboy boots or sneaks, do keep in mind that there's a bit of "terrain" here; the ground in our backyard is soft and not entirely even, so you'd want to exercise extra caution and maybe reconsider hard-soled shoes or shoes without traction.
Ladies: Like the gentlemen, wear whatever you want, but do bring a shawl or jacket--or both-- for the evening so you aren't too chilly outdoors. One request we make is that you not wear stiletto heels or any poky heel tipped with a hard material: the ground is soft and easy to sink into, and in poky heels one will just kind of be constantly getting stuck, and rather unnecessarily aerating the soil. Flats, wedges, platforms, espadrilles, or rubber-tipped stacked heels are all excellent alternatives--and again, the ground is also uneven in spots, so do keep that in mind when selecting your footwear.
Here's hoping this answers any questions about what to wear that day--but I'm happy to answer more should they arise. We are so excited to see you all in whatever clothes facilitate your having the absolute best time.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Rickshaw Rudy's will bring you to the wedding!
We are happy to announce that Rickshaw Rudy's fantastic, eco-friendly, fun company will be transporting all of you to our wedding.
We would like to ask that everyone leave their vehicles at the Courtyard Marriott parking lot (click here for a Google map and click here for a link to reserve rooms through May 17 in our group block; if you're already staying here, you'll can just stroll out front). Parking at our home is very limited, and the Marriott has graciously allowed us to use their spacious lot.
Please arrive at the Marriott lot at around 2 pm. Four bicycle rickshaws will meet you there, and will ferry you all to our backyard between 2 and 3. The ride is approximately 5 minutes one-way, in a very comfortable, canopied seat. Each rickshaw can take 2 passengers who like a little breathing room, or up to to 4 passengers, depending on how comfortable those passengers are squishing together and sitting on each other's laps.
There will be also be a rickshaw driver standing by later in the evening to bring you back to the Marriott. He'll be available for several hours, so that early birds, late-night revelers, and everyone in between can call it a night whenever they're ready.
We would like to ask that everyone leave their vehicles at the Courtyard Marriott parking lot (click here for a Google map and click here for a link to reserve rooms through May 17 in our group block; if you're already staying here, you'll can just stroll out front). Parking at our home is very limited, and the Marriott has graciously allowed us to use their spacious lot.
Please arrive at the Marriott lot at around 2 pm. Four bicycle rickshaws will meet you there, and will ferry you all to our backyard between 2 and 3. The ride is approximately 5 minutes one-way, in a very comfortable, canopied seat. Each rickshaw can take 2 passengers who like a little breathing room, or up to to 4 passengers, depending on how comfortable those passengers are squishing together and sitting on each other's laps.
There will be also be a rickshaw driver standing by later in the evening to bring you back to the Marriott. He'll be available for several hours, so that early birds, late-night revelers, and everyone in between can call it a night whenever they're ready.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Ceremony is at 3 pm
It has come to our attention that we were unclear on the invitation about the arrival time versus the ceremony time.
We intend for the ceremony to start shortly after 3 pm.
Sorry for any confusion.
We are really looking forward to celebrating with all of you.
We intend for the ceremony to start shortly after 3 pm.
Sorry for any confusion.
We are really looking forward to celebrating with all of you.
Weather
Typical weather for May 30 is a high during the day of 74°F and at night a low of 50°F and no rain. For the month of May the high day is typically 94°F and the low night is 42°F and it rain about 3/4 inches total.
So, you can expect a nice warm to hot day in the 70's to the mid-to-upper 90's, most likely clear and sunny (it is occasionally foggy), very low humidity, almost no chance of rain (early May usually marks the end of the rainy season), with the temperature dropping about 25-35°F at night.
Dressing in layers is a very good idea. Attire is the subject of another post (not by me).
p.s. Pointy high heals are a bad idea in our back field
So, you can expect a nice warm to hot day in the 70's to the mid-to-upper 90's, most likely clear and sunny (it is occasionally foggy), very low humidity, almost no chance of rain (early May usually marks the end of the rainy season), with the temperature dropping about 25-35°F at night.
Dressing in layers is a very good idea. Attire is the subject of another post (not by me).
p.s. Pointy high heals are a bad idea in our back field
Saturday, April 18, 2009
A little background about our rings...
The fantastic artist who designed our rings, April Higashi at the Shibumi Gallery, was recommended to us by a jeweler friend of Diana Crain, the ceramic artist who runs the pottery studio at which Adam is a member. We were looking to find a custom-designed engagement ring and we are so happy to have gotten that recommendation!
April listened to my seemingly conflicting priorities about what I wanted in a ring ("Non-traditional, but still clearly an engagement ring; dimension, but no edges; sturdy, but delicate-looking," et cetera). She took into account our concern that the ring materials be ethically obtained, and wrote us a long, thoughtful email about her own concerns on the complex issues of mining and ecological sustainability versus economic sustenance for communities in developing countries. She met with us several times, always making us feel like any of our ideas about the ring were perfectly realizable.
When Adam gave me the ring (after a beautiful proposal at our friends Barbara and Ray's orchard) I was positive right away that it was exactly the ring I wanted. April had managed to create a ring that I hadn't yet been able to quite visualize from all of my contradictory desires.
Of course, she is also creating our wedding bands, which we can't wait to show off to all of you right after the ceremony!
This is the engagement ring, which a year after receiving I still am totally smitten with and can't stop looking at:
April listened to my seemingly conflicting priorities about what I wanted in a ring ("Non-traditional, but still clearly an engagement ring; dimension, but no edges; sturdy, but delicate-looking," et cetera). She took into account our concern that the ring materials be ethically obtained, and wrote us a long, thoughtful email about her own concerns on the complex issues of mining and ecological sustainability versus economic sustenance for communities in developing countries. She met with us several times, always making us feel like any of our ideas about the ring were perfectly realizable.
When Adam gave me the ring (after a beautiful proposal at our friends Barbara and Ray's orchard) I was positive right away that it was exactly the ring I wanted. April had managed to create a ring that I hadn't yet been able to quite visualize from all of my contradictory desires.
Of course, she is also creating our wedding bands, which we can't wait to show off to all of you right after the ceremony!
This is the engagement ring, which a year after receiving I still am totally smitten with and can't stop looking at:
Wedding-gifting and registry info
So we've been fielding a bunch of questions about where we're registered from many of you lovely, generous people. We have probably been weirdly evasive about those questions, but that's just because we hadn't really figured out how to approach the whole registry thing.
The thing is: we are blessed with all the household items our cozy little home (with limited storage space) could need. Because we're both pretty adventurous cooks who had lived independently for years before moving in together, we moved two full households into one and feel overwhelmed with gratitude in saying that we can't think of a single household item we need. Many of the items that we treasure have been gifts from one or another of you over the years, and we already enjoy using these so much.
That being said, we request that our guests simply honor us with their presence. We know that many of you are traveling and/or taking time away from busy lives to share that last Saturday in May with us—and for that we are deeply grateful.
We will also set out a little wishing-well bowl for those who would like to drop in any best wishes and contributions towards the Adam and Lorelle Home Improvement Fund (to keep our 1905 cottage together; specifically to help us eventually replace our roof and our flooring). And of course, if there is something you feel particularly moved to gift us, we'd be thrilled to have you surprise us in your own way.
The thing is: we are blessed with all the household items our cozy little home (with limited storage space) could need. Because we're both pretty adventurous cooks who had lived independently for years before moving in together, we moved two full households into one and feel overwhelmed with gratitude in saying that we can't think of a single household item we need. Many of the items that we treasure have been gifts from one or another of you over the years, and we already enjoy using these so much.
That being said, we request that our guests simply honor us with their presence. We know that many of you are traveling and/or taking time away from busy lives to share that last Saturday in May with us—and for that we are deeply grateful.
We will also set out a little wishing-well bowl for those who would like to drop in any best wishes and contributions towards the Adam and Lorelle Home Improvement Fund (to keep our 1905 cottage together; specifically to help us eventually replace our roof and our flooring). And of course, if there is something you feel particularly moved to gift us, we'd be thrilled to have you surprise us in your own way.
Travel
Airport Information:
Both the Oakland Airport (OAK) and the San Francisco Airport (SFO) are approximately one hour away. The Oakland Airport is slightly closer, smaller, and can have less traffic, so it may be preferable.
There is a shuttle (bus) that runs between Santa Rosa and both the Oakland and San Francisco Airports. If you are staying at the Marriott where we have group rates, it is walking distance to our house, so if you used the shuttle, you could avoid renting a car.
The shuttle costs $32 one-way, and can drop you off at the Days Inn Santa Rosa (about 10 minutes south of us; by the way, I don't recommend staying in this part of town). Information on the shuttle can be found here:
http://www.airportexpressinc.com/home.html
Once at the Days Inn shuttle stop, you can call George's Yellow Cab Company, at (707) 544-4444, to bring you to the Marriott. From the Days Inn to the Marriott, the fare is about $15. Another taxi company, A-C Taxi, can be reached at (707) 526-4888.
The Sacramento Airport (SAC) can be a viable option. It is about one hour and forty-five minutes away, but rarely has any traffic issues and sometimes has the cheapest flights. There is no shuttle from the Sacramento Airport.
Another option is to fly Alaska/Horizon Air for the last leg of your trip. They fly directly into Santa Rosa Airport (STS) (about 15 minutes from our house/downtown) from Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The Santa Rosa Airport is tiny and makes travel much less time consuming and hectic. Information on Alaska/Horizon Airlines can be found here:
http://www.alaskaair.com/
If you call a taxi to bring you from the airport to the Marriott, the fare will be about $30. Again, those taxi company numbers are (707) 544-4444 and (707) 526-4888.
Rental cars are available at the Santa Rosa Airport, as well as, of course, at Oakland and San Francisco airports.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment here as others may have the same questions, or just contact us.
We are so looking forward to seeing all of you!
Happy travels!
Both the Oakland Airport (OAK) and the San Francisco Airport (SFO) are approximately one hour away. The Oakland Airport is slightly closer, smaller, and can have less traffic, so it may be preferable.
There is a shuttle (bus) that runs between Santa Rosa and both the Oakland and San Francisco Airports. If you are staying at the Marriott where we have group rates, it is walking distance to our house, so if you used the shuttle, you could avoid renting a car.
The shuttle costs $32 one-way, and can drop you off at the Days Inn Santa Rosa (about 10 minutes south of us; by the way, I don't recommend staying in this part of town). Information on the shuttle can be found here:
http://www.airportexpressinc.com/home.html
Once at the Days Inn shuttle stop, you can call George's Yellow Cab Company, at (707) 544-4444, to bring you to the Marriott. From the Days Inn to the Marriott, the fare is about $15. Another taxi company, A-C Taxi, can be reached at (707) 526-4888.
The Sacramento Airport (SAC) can be a viable option. It is about one hour and forty-five minutes away, but rarely has any traffic issues and sometimes has the cheapest flights. There is no shuttle from the Sacramento Airport.
Another option is to fly Alaska/Horizon Air for the last leg of your trip. They fly directly into Santa Rosa Airport (STS) (about 15 minutes from our house/downtown) from Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The Santa Rosa Airport is tiny and makes travel much less time consuming and hectic. Information on Alaska/Horizon Airlines can be found here:
http://www.alaskaair.com/
If you call a taxi to bring you from the airport to the Marriott, the fare will be about $30. Again, those taxi company numbers are (707) 544-4444 and (707) 526-4888.
Rental cars are available at the Santa Rosa Airport, as well as, of course, at Oakland and San Francisco airports.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment here as others may have the same questions, or just contact us.
We are so looking forward to seeing all of you!
Happy travels!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Open call for wedding playlist suggestions
We like you for lots of reasons. We share history, we probably share ethics, we're betting we share appreciation of the arts and good food and ecological good sense. With all those givens, we are betting that we share some taste in music.
So we'd love to hear your suggestions for this party's iPod songlist: whaddya think we should play during supper? While we're having cocktails and chatting? And most importantly--what do you want to dance to?
Please do us the favor of clicking on the "comments" link below and sharing your ideas with us!
So we'd love to hear your suggestions for this party's iPod songlist: whaddya think we should play during supper? While we're having cocktails and chatting? And most importantly--what do you want to dance to?
Please do us the favor of clicking on the "comments" link below and sharing your ideas with us!
Friday, March 6, 2009
We have the pig.
We (or rather, Humble Pie) are roasting a pig in the ground (Hawaiian style) for our wedding.
We are getting the pig from the lovely folk, Brock and Deanna, at Black Sheep Farm. It's their own breed of pig (Duroc crossed with something...).
We are excited about this source because they are a local, small farm run by compassionate, genuine people. And we just plain like Brock and Dea!
We are getting the pig from the lovely folk, Brock and Deanna, at Black Sheep Farm. It's their own breed of pig (Duroc crossed with something...).
We are excited about this source because they are a local, small farm run by compassionate, genuine people. And we just plain like Brock and Dea!
Monday, February 2, 2009
What is Pie Fest?
Our wedding name, Pie Fest West, is a tribute to a party thrown by friends of my folks that I've attended since childhood.
Pie Fest (East) is a weekend-long party in very rural Pennsylvania, held on Summer Solstice every year, rain or shine, since 1974.
There is a (sometimes muddy) volleyball (pit) court, there are grandparents and toddlers, many were young that are now old(ish), there is beer, there is laughter, there is live, impromptu music and dancing, there are old old old friends and new ones, there are woods and fields to explore and a pond to swim (and perhaps skinny-dip) in , there is excess and lots of fun and.....
there is PIE.
Pie Fest (East) is a weekend-long party in very rural Pennsylvania, held on Summer Solstice every year, rain or shine, since 1974.
There is a (sometimes muddy) volleyball (pit) court, there are grandparents and toddlers, many were young that are now old(ish), there is beer, there is laughter, there is live, impromptu music and dancing, there are old old old friends and new ones, there are woods and fields to explore and a pond to swim (and perhaps skinny-dip) in , there is excess and lots of fun and.....
there is PIE.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Why we love the Humble Pie
Because every time we've gone we've had a fantastic meal. Because the record player and mismatched vintage tableware and mellow lighting of the place make us feel right at home right away. Because it is next to the Black Cat. Because Miriam and Josh are nifty, and committed to fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced cooking, and so are we. Because it's sort of how we want our kitchen to feel.
We asked (ok, sort of begged) Miriam and Josh, the folks behind Humble Pie, to please cater our wedding. We loved that they were willing to incorporate produce that we've grown here at home and that our friends will provide from their own farms and gardens. We loved that they got excited about digging a pit in our backyard in which to roast a pig.
Seriously? This party is going to have some amazing food. While we figure the menu will depend quite a bit on what's looking good in the gardens in May, we know that with Miriam and Josh in charge, it's going to be delicious no matter what.
(If you haven't yet gone to the Humble Pie, GO. And if you can, save room for pie.)
We asked (ok, sort of begged) Miriam and Josh, the folks behind Humble Pie, to please cater our wedding. We loved that they were willing to incorporate produce that we've grown here at home and that our friends will provide from their own farms and gardens. We loved that they got excited about digging a pit in our backyard in which to roast a pig.
Seriously? This party is going to have some amazing food. While we figure the menu will depend quite a bit on what's looking good in the gardens in May, we know that with Miriam and Josh in charge, it's going to be delicious no matter what.
(If you haven't yet gone to the Humble Pie, GO. And if you can, save room for pie.)
Meet Tod Brilliant, who will probably take a picture of you
We've become big admirers of his style and are thrilled that he'll be photographing our wedding.
His work was recently featured in this fantastic full spread in the Sunday Arts section of the Washington Post. Check it out, and check out his work here as well.
His work was recently featured in this fantastic full spread in the Sunday Arts section of the Washington Post. Check it out, and check out his work here as well.
Where to stay the weekend of the wedding
We've reserved a block of rooms at the Marriot Courtyard Santa Rosa hotel at Railroad Square, which is a short walk from our home (which is the wedding and reception location), as well as fantastic restaurants, wonderful antiques shopping, the 6th Street Playhouse, and Depot Park, which adjoins the California Visitors Center.
The group rate is $169 per night for the nights of May 29th and May 30th. If you use the links below, the reservation codes will be entered automatically for you.
Click this link if you want to reserve a room with two double beds.
Click this link if you want to reserve a room with a single king bed.
If you'd like to stay elsewhere, or if you are planning on coming into the area earlier than Friday and/or staying later than Sunday, and you'd like some suggestions, please get in touch with us!
The group rate is $169 per night for the nights of May 29th and May 30th. If you use the links below, the reservation codes will be entered automatically for you.
Click this link if you want to reserve a room with two double beds.
Click this link if you want to reserve a room with a single king bed.
If you'd like to stay elsewhere, or if you are planning on coming into the area earlier than Friday and/or staying later than Sunday, and you'd like some suggestions, please get in touch with us!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Pie Fest West, year 1: Adam and Lorelle Get Married
Hiya friends,
We're getting married in our backyard on May 30!
The general idea is that this should feel like a fun, informal party where Adam and I manage to get married. Check back here for updates and info, and shoot us an email or give us a call if you have any questions or concerns.
We're excited to see you and celebrate with you!
We're getting married in our backyard on May 30!
The general idea is that this should feel like a fun, informal party where Adam and I manage to get married. Check back here for updates and info, and shoot us an email or give us a call if you have any questions or concerns.
We're excited to see you and celebrate with you!
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