What time should I arrive?

The ceremony starts at 3pm out in the orchard (about a quarter mile walk from the entrance). There is substantial parking onsite, including two electric car chargers.

What is the schedule?

• 3-4pm: Ceremony (Arbor)

• 4-7pm: Cider service & dinner (Haybarn)

• 7-9pm: Music and games (Haybarn, the field)

Note that the venue closes strictly at 9pm.

What will we eat?

We will serve dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. Please let us know if you have any other dietary restrictions. There will also be a rotating selection of local food vendors on-site at Finnriver if you get hungry earlier or later in the evening. We will also provide a selection of Finnriver ciders, but please note that no other alcoholic beverages are allowed onsite in accordance with Finnriver’s liquor license. Please do not bring your own alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages will be served as well.

Are there going to be additional events that weekend?

We will have a dinner event on Friday evening with limited capacity for family and out-of-town guests.

We will also host a Sunday brunch, which all guests are invited to attend. Details for both meals will be coming later.

Where should I stay?

Due to the distance from Seattle, we recommend staying on the peninsula – especially if you’d like to attend the Sunday brunch. The area does not have any large hotels for lodging so we did not reserve a block, but there are charming and reasonably priced options not too far from the venue. Unfortunately, none are within walking distance.

Our top recommendation is The Old Alcohol Plant. Located about 10 minutes from Finnriver, it’s an old factory converted into a cozy hotel that overlooks Puget Sound. A bit further away is Port Townsend with a wider variety of options, about a 20 minute drive from Finnriver. Port Townsend has a lovely walkable downtown area, with a steampunk-flavored art scene and several shops and cafes.

If hotels aren’t your speed, there are numerous AirBnbs in the area – although they fill up quickly in the warm summer months. There are also some lovely campsites nearby! (We’re not expecting you to be super fancy, so we bet you could pull off wedding-camping if you wanted.)

How do I get to Finnriver?

With Car

The most pleasant way to get to Chimacum from Seattle is to go by car on the Washington State Ferry. There are multiple ferry routes, but the one we recommend is Edmonds-Kingston. They do not take reservations, so check the schedule and plan to arrive at least an hour before it departs. GPS directions will not give a time estimate that takes the ferry schedule/wait into account. 

Alternatively, the more reliable but less scenic way to get there is to drive south around Puget Sound via Tacoma. It is more driving, but with the added time to wait for the ferry, both routes take around the same amount of time. 

We ask all of our guests to be mindful of alcohol consumption and driving. We are exploring options for a shuttle or cab service to get you to and from local hotels, but don’t have anything concrete planned at the moment. Otherwise, please ensure every car has a designated driver.

Without Car

If you do not have access to a car, a pedestrian walk-on ferry is available from downtown Seattle to Kingston. If there is enough interest in this option, we will provide shuttle transportation from the Kingston terminal to Finnriver (or can assist with connecting guests to carpool options).

There are limited public transit options on the peninsula, unfortunately, so without access to a car it’s wise to plan ahead. Uber and Lyft do not reliably operate in the area, though local cab companies can be scheduled in advance. Carpooling is a wonderful way to form community, so do let us know in your RSVP if you’d like to offer some seats.

What should I wear?

The venue is a working farm, and there may be mud. You should plan footwear accordingly. We will be walking on gravel and through grass, so put your comfort first when picking out shoes.

Otherwise: wear something that’s special to you. That could be a suit, a sundress, your best denim jacket, something you knit yourself – whatever! Just be sensible about it. Probably don’t wear a wedding dress. Also, keep in mind that it can sometimes get quite hot in August, and that much of the event will take place outside. Brimmed hats and breathable fabrics would be good choices. Rain is unlikely.

Where’s the registry?

We already have too much stuff! Sincerely, please don’t bring us more stuff. We would instead love your travel suggestions, and optional donations, for our honeymoon in Japan. Instead of remembering your generosity every time we open a can of beans, we’d like to remember your generosity over a bowl of Udon or an amazing day trip. 

Should I bring a gift?

We’re fortunate to live comfortably among a wonderful community. In lieu of gifts, please donate what you can to a charity of your choice. Some of our favorites:

• United Way of King County

• The Ballard Food Bank

• FairVote Washington

• Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

• National Resources Defense Council

• American Civil Liberties Union

How do I RSVP?

Stay tuned for an email invitation :)