We at most want you to be comfortable and feel beautiful in what you’re wearing. The vibes are “your satanic best” or “unique semi-formal.” You can dress in all black if you want, or wear something that you don’t have another occasion to wear it (I.e prom dress/suit, bridesmaid dress/groomsmen’s suit, renaissance fair garb, ballgowns, etc). Cocktail attire is welcome, and if there’s that one article of clothing that’s special or unique (vibrant velvet blazer, amazing suit vest, ethereal gown, etc), that’s especially encouraged. The venue is indoor and outdoor; the ceremony will be in the pollinator garden, while the reception will be in the hall next door. Layers might be encouraged if the AC is still on inside, but light dress if it’s still hot outside mid-September.
Very. Viv is a transgender woman, and both she and Bridget identify as bisexual or lesbian leaning. They have queer friends and family members, too, so this will be a truly gay affair :) This is a celebration of love and joy and Bridget & Viv’s union and future, and we are not tolerating any hate or disrespect towards the LGBTQIA+ community. Any quest who cannot be respectful of others, especially if they are queer, they will be asked to leave.
Yes, just not traditionally religious. The ceremony will have rituals that are Satanic with pagan roots, and will be led by a Satanic minister, who is also a good friend of the couple. The couple has non-traditional spiritual identities; Viv is a member of the Satanic Temple (and is also a minister and congregation head of the NH/VT branch), and though raised Unitarian Universalist, Bridget is agnostic and apathetic. If you’re hesitant to attend a wedding overseen by a Satanic minister when you don’t identify as a member of the Satanic Temple, it’s totally cool to attend regardless of what religion you practice; Satanists believe in religious pluralism, which means all religions are equal and valid and deserve to be respected and practiced. The ceremony itself is spiritual in nature, and follows a structure similar to a ceremony conducted by a justice of the peace. And there will be no ritualistic animal or human sacrifice, scheduled nudity (what you do when you get drunk is your business, but you will be asked to leave if drunk and nude), or any other “dark magic” being preformed.
The couple have several relatives that are elderly and/or immune compromised, and they wish that none of the guests take home an illness as a party favor. They ask that you stay home if you’re unwell, or mask up for the event.