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The Venue

Our events will take place on the rooftop of The Ballard Hotel (Olympic Rooftop Pavilion) — an indoor/outdoor space. We'll have events on Saturday, July 10th, and the wedding itself on Sunday, July 11th. It's a beautiful spot, but it can get chilly once the sun goes down, so dress code is formal but bring a layer you can throw on for the evening.

5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Sailing Charter

On Saturday, July 10th at 11:30 AM, we'll be heading out on a sailing charter departing from Shilshole Bay Marina. Lunch will be provided, and more details are still to come. It is highly recommended you plan to arrive early, the boat leaves promptly and does not wait for stragglers.

7001 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117

Attire

Sailing charter: Yacht Casual Attire, dress for the weather

Wedding: Formal attire

Travel

We recommend flying into Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). It's about a 30–40 minute drive to Ballard depending on traffic. More details on transportation will be added here soon.

Where to Stay

We'll be staying at The Ballard Hotel along with our family, and you're more than welcome to stay there too. Rates run around $460/night, and staying there also gets you access to the Olympic Athletic Club next door. We've arranged a room block, so if you book under our wedding block you'll get a 10% discount off the standard rate.

We know that rate isn't in everyone's budget, so here are a couple other options if you'd like something more affordable:

Ballard Inn — our most recommended alternative. It's literally next door to The Ballard Hotel, roughly $140–$180/night. One thing to be mindful of: only some rooms have a private bathroom, while others have a shared bathroom, so double check that when you book.

Airbnb — if you want to be as close to the venue as possible, it's also worth searching Airbnb for places right in Ballard — there are usually several great options within walking distance.

Other Hotels — there are plenty of other hotel options a 5-10 minute drive away in the Fremont area, or all around the city elsewhere.

Rates fluctuate with season and availability, so treat these as ballpark estimates and book early if you can.

Registry

If you're thinking about giving us a gift, that's extremely kind of you. We don't have a registry, but if you'd like to contribute to our honeymoon fund, that would be really appreciated - cash, Venmo, or Zelle all work wonderfully.

Hawaii Group Honeymoon

We are planning to honeymoon in Hawaii after the wedding. However, we recognize that so many wonderful people are flying out to see us and would love to spend more time with everyone if it is mutual. As a result, we are inviting anyone who would like to join us for this adventure to do so, just for a few days. We will be departing from Seattle on Wednesday, heading to Hawaii, and will likely take part in various activities all based out of one central location. We are open to spending time with those interested from Wednesday - Sunday, and afterwards we will embark on the private portion of our adventure.

Just to be clear, this does not mean we are offering to pay for anyone's journey. We recognize that for many people this means additional flights, lodging, etc., and completely understand if you are not interested or able to join. We love you all, but that is out of our budget.

It is still a work in progress to decide specifics for those days, estimated costs, lodging, location, and activities. However there is an interest gauge on the RSVP form which we encourage you all to fill out. We will keep those interested updated as we continue to plan. Thanks!

Questions

You're more than welcome to call or text either of us directly and we can chat from there.