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Schedule

Welcome!! When you arrive, please head to the Main House to receive directions to your room. If you're getting in late, let us know and we will coordinate in advance. For Friday arrival, join in on the fun whenever you get to Hawkesdene! There will be optional activities happening throughout the day, with cocktail hour at 6pm and Rehearsal Dinner at 7pm. Thursday we will be hosting a private event with immediate family and friends. See invitation for details. Please note: Times below are subject to change!

Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday Breakfast

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees - or even your pjs!

Breakfast will be buffet style and will be informal with no set gathering time. Come anytime between 8:00am - 10:00am to enjoy.

Hike (optional)

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pavilion

Comfortable wear! We recommend tennis shoes as the hike can get rocky.

Adventure seekers... join the fun for a quick 15 minute hike to the summit of the Hawk's Nest. The hike is fairly short, but very steep. There is a gravel uphill path onsite to an overlook area with great views. It's fairly steep, so wear your tennis shoes! The hike is very optional, no pressure to partake. Lunch will be served at the main house when we return.

Friday Lunch

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Main House

Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.

Lunch will be buffet style prepared by the onsite chef and catering team. All food is locally sourced. Come anytime between 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

Games and Activities

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Lawn

Please enjoy quality time with our favorite people! There will be games and activities setup for anyone who would like to participate. For those who do not want to participate, cocktails and snacks will be served game side as well! Volleyball, cornhole, bocce ball, board games and more.

Friday Dinner

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Semi formal attire: Cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and slacks. Optional Cowboy Chic spin! https://pin.it/77waETz4W

S'mores

9:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Cozy Casual

Can you think of anything better than s'mores around the fire on a cool mountain evening? Neither could we! S'mores will be available for anyone wishing to enjoy. Disclaimer: There's a high likelihood of embarrassing stories being told at this event.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Brunch

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Main House

Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees - or even your pjs!

Brunch will be buffet style with many amazing options. There will also be a Bloody Mary and Mimosa station.

Ceremony

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

Alex and Gwen Get Married!

Cocktail Hour

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Outside Patio

Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

Please enjoy any drinks and appetizers! There will be special premade alcoholic drinks. Or you can ask the bartenders for any other cocktails, wine, or beer. Appetizers to be determined

Reception and Dinner

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Reception Gallery

Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

Plated dinner will include Strawberry Goat Cheese Spinach Salad, Balsamic-Honey Brussel Spouts, Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes, and your choice of Wild-Caught Norwegian Salmon or Filet Mignon. Vegetarian option available upon request.

Dancing

8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Dance Floor

Dancing, drinks, and having fun!

After Party

Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:00 pm - Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 2:00 am

Pavilion

A private estate means we can keep the party going! Change into your late-night dancing clothes or stay as you are - we'll keep the good times rolling and drinks flowing.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Breakfast and Departure

8:30 am - 11:00 am

Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees - or even your pjs!

Breakfast will be served in the main house and will be buffet style. Thank you for celebrating with us! All guests are to be out by 11:30am