Please do NOT drive yourself. The parking at the ceremony is EXTREMELY limited, though there is some street parking near Crown Hall, the reception site. Getting to the ceremony and reception: We will be providing a shuttle just before time of the ceremony from Crown Hall (the reception site) to the Cypress Grove (the ceremony site), and then back to Crown Hall for the reception afterward. For able-bodied guests, we suggest walking the .7 mile distance between locations. If you are staying outside of Mendocino, parking your car in the village and walking to it after the reception should not be an issue for typical able-bodied people. Expect an email in the coming days with a map and more information. For specific cases, please don't hesitate to contact Mara, Devin, or Calie with questions.
The surrounding areas like Fort Bragg and Little River have tons of great lodging options, and may be less expensive than that found in Mendocino. On the travel page, I tried to include mostly Mendocino options because we are hoping to have as many friends and family walking distance to us as possible! However, there are great options outside the town, but still close by. The final link on the travel page includes alternative lodging options.
This website gives an idea. https://www.invitationsbydawn.com/content/wedding-dress-code-101/ Keep in mind the ceremony is outdoors, and the reception may get cold in the evening.
The Northern California coast can be a bit unpredictable, but usually it's mild and sunny during the day and chilly at night. Pack light layers, and don't rule out bringing an umbrella! Keep in mind the ceremony is outdoors and the reception will be primarily indoors with a small outdoor space set up as well.
Sonoma County Airport is 95 miles from Mendocino. San Francisco International Airport is 167 miles from Mendocino. Oakland International Airport is 168 miles from Mendocino. Sacramento International Airport is 187 miles from Mendocino.
Yes! Take proper precautions to get yourself back to your lodging safely.
Breakfast: MacCallum House Inn. Egg Heads (Fort Bragg). Lunch: Mendocino Cafe. Mendosa's Market (picnic food). Dinner: Trilium. Luna. Cafe Beaujolais. North Coast Brewing Company (Fort Bragg). Vegetarian/vegan: Fog Eaters. Coffee: The Waiting Room or Goodlife Cafe. Bar: Patterson's (Irish pub). Dick's (dive bar--cash only, no food). An email with a map and more restaurant information should be arriving in your inbox soon!