Questions & answers

Matthew and Christine’s wedding will take place on August 14, 2027, in Estacada, Oregon. The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM. We ask guests to arrive at 4:00 PM to enjoy cocktail hour and give everyone plenty of time to get settled before the ceremony.

Our wedding will take place in beautiful Estacada, Oregon on August 14, 2027. We’re keeping the exact venue details with our confirmed guests, so once you submit your RSVP, we’ll share everything you need to know for the day. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Formal invitations are planned to be sent beginning May 1, 2027. Your invitation will include your unique RSVP code and instructions for responding online.

Please submit your RSVP by June 19, 2027. We encourage you to respond as soon as you know whether you’ll be able to join us.

Visit the RSVP page and enter the unique invitation code included with your formal invitation. Your invitation code will bring up the names of everyone included with your invitation. From there, you can let us know who will be attending and provide any requested meal or dietary information.

Yes. You can update your response until the RSVP deadline. Return to the RSVP page and enter your invitation code again, or use the update link included in your RSVP confirmation email.

Please email [email protected] and we’ll help you get everything sorted out.

We wish we could celebrate with everyone! Because of our venue capacity, we kindly ask that only those listed on your invitation attend. If your invitation includes an additional guest, that will be clearly indicated when you access your RSVP.

Children are invited only when they are specifically included on the invitation. If a child is included with your invitation, their name will appear with the other invited guests when you enter your RSVP code.

Please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected]. We’ll do our best to help, but once final guest counts, seating, and meal arrangements have been submitted, we may not be able to accommodate late additions or changes.

No. You do not need to bring a physical invitation, RSVP code, ticket, or other proof of attendance. We will already have the confirmed guest list.

The dress code is semi-formal to formal attire. The venue includes a mix of green grass, compacted dirt, stone, and concrete, so please choose footwear that will be comfortable and practical for an outdoor setting.

Yes. The ceremony and reception will both take place outdoors. There is partial tree cover around the dinner area and a small indoor walkthrough area for food and drinks. Guests should plan for the celebration itself to remain outdoors.

Yes. Evenings can cool down after sunset, so we recommend bringing a light overcoat, jacket, or other top layer for later in the evening.

Partially. The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM, and sunset is around 8:30 PM. Guests should be prepared for some lower-angle direct sunlight during portions of the ceremony and reception.

August is usually a dry time of year in Oregon, but Oregon weather can always surprise us. Because the wedding is outdoors, we recommend bringing a rain jacket or light waterproof layer if there is any chance of rain in the forecast.

We do not expect bug spray to be necessary.

There is a small indoor area used primarily as a walk-through space for food and drinks. The wedding itself is an outdoor event.

The venue itself is wheelchair accessible. Please be aware that the restroom trailers require guests to use stairs to enter. If this presents an accessibility concern, please contact [email protected] before the wedding.

There will be two fully stocked restroom trailers available throughout the wedding. Please note that the restroom trailers require stairs to enter.

We are having an unplugged ceremony. We kindly ask that phones, cameras, and other personal recording devices remain put away during the ceremony. We have professional photographers and videographers capturing the day for us, which lets everyone be fully present in the moment. Professional photographs from the wedding will be shared on this website after the wedding.

Yes, but please wait until after the ceremony has concluded before posting photos, videos, or other wedding content to social media.

Yes. Dinner will be served during the reception. We are still finalizing the menu and dinner timing.

You’ll be able to provide allergies and dietary restrictions when completing your RSVP. Changes submitted on or before June 19, 2027 can be guaranteed to be included in our final planning. We may be able to accommodate changes after the deadline in some circumstances, but we cannot guarantee them.

Yes. Alcohol will be hosted by us, so guests will not need to purchase their drinks. We’ll also have a few signature drinks available. Guests who intend to drink must bring valid identification.

No. The venue has a strict no-smoking and no-vaping policy anywhere on the property.

No pets are permitted at the wedding or venue.

Yes. The dinner reception will have assigned seating. Your seating assignment will be available at the reception.

The reception will conclude Approximately 9:30–10:00 PM. Everyone must be off the property by 10:00 PM, so please plan your transportation accordingly.

There is no general-attendance after-party planned following the reception.

We will not have a traditional wedding registry. For anyone who would like to give a gift, we plan to have a honeymoon fund to help us celebrate with a trip to rural Japan. Gifts are never expected.

Yes. There is plenty of on-site parking. Additional arrival and parking details will be provided to confirmed guests along with the exact venue information.

Cell service is generally sufficient for calls and text messages. Service on the drive can become spotty and may disappear for a mile or two. Please preload your GPS route before leaving. Confirmed guests will receive more travel information with their venue details.

No. Transportation to and from the wedding will not be provided. Guests should plan to drive, carpool, or make their own transportation arrangements.

We do not recommend relying on Uber or Lyft as the primary transportation plan. Availability in the Estacada area, especially later at night, may be limited or unavailable.

Guests who plan to drink should arrange a designated driver or reliable transportation plan in advance. Do not assume rideshare service will be available at the end of the night.

Yes. Please bring valid identification if you intend to drink.

We recommend looking in the Oregon City / Clackamas area, approximately 30–40 minutes away. Hotel recommendations will be added here as they are finalized. Recommendations are not reserved room blocks.

Direct wedding, invitation, and RSVP questions to: [email protected]