We definitely wouldn't have made it to this point without your love and support. We have grown into the family we are because of your advice, humor, and example. Our intention for the celebration on September 8th, and through the weekend is to thank YOU for being a part of our lives, past, present, and future.

We are getting SO excited to celebrate with those of you who have RSVPed already. To those friends and family far away, we totally understand if you can't be here, but please know we will be carrying you and your well- wishes with us throughout the weekend! Don't worry we'll be coming to see you soon!! If you will be joining us for any of the weekend events, please understand that while we would LOVE to be able to foot the bill for all our revelry (and if you know us, you know there will be LOTS of revelry!) sadly we are not! So come prepared to cover your own drinks and meals, as necessary. As an Artist, and a Self-Care Advocate, we are rich in passion, friendship, and desire to tell stories and make the world better! We invite you to participate in the wedding weekend activities, at a pace that feels right for you! We plan to give more updates with details in the weeks to come. Inevitably, we are all in different places in terms of finances, energy, and emotional resource, so in preparation for the wedding we ask you to ponder a few things: If your situation is such that you can only be responsible for yourself, please do that. Show up as you are, participate when you want, and bow out when it feels good, too. You are whole and complete and we respect and honor you for that. Our ask is that you be willing and open to receiving over the weekend, after all, this is all about #LOVEANDCOMMUNITY! Sometimes the people with the least, feel compelled to give the most. Generosity is virtuous, but knowing how much you can give without being left depleted is an ART. Energy must flow, but ideally, it flows both ways. If you feel abundant, in any area of your life, take a moment, a deep inhale, and exhale, in GRATITUDE. A good life is one where you take time to appreciate ALL the incredible gifts we see, feel, hear, taste, and touch each and every day. Greg and I have cultivated a life that is steeped in gratitude for ALL the things, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. These days, it's sometimes hard to access abundance, one thing we've learned is that true abundance has nothing to do with your bank balance. Our hearts are overflowing with excitement to celebrate with you! Please come willing to give and to receive in the form of old stories, belly laughs, libation, and probably a few awkward moments because we are, after all, bringing together our friends and family from a combined century of life...crazy right?!? We invite you to come as you are, to allow yourself to be fully seen, and to see others, letting go of the preconceived bias we all sometimes hold. Get curious. Get creative. If you are on this thread know that you are amazing, so loved, and welcome, just as you are. Prepare for deep connection and for goofy, silly fun because that's the Stern-Runnels specialty! Questions? Please reach out!