5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This event is casual - please be comfortable and bring layers as the rehearsal is followed by dinner on the porch overlooking the water. The weather can cool as we move into evening.
5:30 PM – Rehearsal If you’re part of the wedding party or a parent of the bride or groom, please arrive by (or ideally a little before) 5:30 PM at our ceremony location so we can walk through the order of events. This will help everything flow smoothly on the big day.
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Cozy-casual - please bring warm layers in case of breeze or cooling ocean air.
After rehearsal, we’ll gather for a cozy pasta dinner on the porch at the ceremony site. We’ll serve gluten-free pasta with a hearty hamburger marinara sauce, a simple vegetarian option, fresh green salad, and gluten-free cookies for dessert. Please dress warmly — September evenings can be cool on the porch.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
What to Wear: Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing that allows easy movement, plus layers in case it’s breezy or cool in the shade. The entrainment tables will be under porch cover.
We begin our wedding day by sharing one of the greatest gifts of our lives — NetworkSpinal care. This amazing form of Chiropractic helps to gently align the spine, regulate & optimize nervous system function, create greater coherence, and so much more. At 11:00 AM, we invite all guests to gather on the porch overlooking the water at our ceremony site. Three world-class NetworkSpinal practitioners will be offering this beautiful work to all wedding guests who wish to receive. Whether you’ve been entrained many times, only once, or never before, it is our deep honor & privilege to share it with you. Many guests will have traveled far, and we want to help you arrive — in body, heart, and spirit — in a grace-filled space together. Even if you choose not to receive care, you are warmly welcome to observe, witness, and hold space in love and sacred community. This is an invitation to experience the beauty of a coherent spine and nervous system, surrounded by the love of friends and family.
3:15 pm - 8:30 pm
🌸 Dawn & Dov’s Wedding Ceremony 💍 We’d love for you to join us via Zoom as we exchange vows! 📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM (Pacific Time) 👉 Join us on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86790701425?pwd=hrGb1DFizSaPmQbWovIPPDa50Pds7p.1 Meeting ID: 867 9070 1425 Passcode: LOVE2025 💡 Please log in a few minutes early so you’re settled before the ceremony begins. Guests will be muted on entry, and later we’ll open things up so we can see your faces and celebrate together. There will be 30-45 minutes or so gap between the ceremony and the reception when the transmission may be paused. We'll return again once the reception dinner and events are in progress.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses. If you long to wear your best country-western dress-shirts, you'll also be at home especially as we move into the evening dancing! NOTE: the Indoor Ceremony space is normally shoe-free, so unless you're officially in the bridal party, be prepared to leave those stilettos & shoes at the door and be cozy for an hour!
Please arrive by 3:15 PM so we can seat everyone before the ceremony begins promptly at 3:30 PM. The ceremony will be indoors at Graceful Waves Wellness Center, followed by a short transition time for photos and music setup. Guests are welcome to enjoy the lawn, stroll the wharf, or simply relax and soak in the view during this pause.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Evening Weather Tip: September nights on the coast can cool quickly, so bring warm layers, coats, or even a change of clothes if you’d like to swap your wedding attire for something cozy. We want you to be comfortable as we dance, laugh, and celebrate together late into the night.
5:30-ish – Dinner Reception (under the tent on the wharf) Our reception dinner will be served buffet-style under a 20x40 tent with beautiful waterfront views. Our dear friend and talented chef will be preparing a Mediterranean-style, gluten-free friendly meal: • Locally caught lemon & herb rockfish • Lemon & herb grilled chicken thighs • Quinoa tabbouleh with chickpeas • Grilled veggie salad served cold with za’atar seasoning • Saffron jasmine white rice • Green salad with orange miso dressing Cake and cupcakes will also be gluten-free — and delicious!
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Evening Weather Tip: September nights on the coast can cool quickly, so bring warm layers, coats, or even a change of clothes if you’d like to swap your wedding attire for something cozy. We want you to be comfortable as we dance, laugh, and celebrate together late into the night.
After Dinner – Dancing, Fire, and Fun Bring your dancing shoes! We’ve rented a dance floor and will have a mix of our favorite music — plenty of country-western love songs, plus a few surprises. We’ll also have a cozy fire at the end of the wharf for those who’d like to sit and chat under the stars. We suggested a 10pm wind-down, but this is flexible and the party may go on for a while!