We want to have a big bash but when we started planning all of this in July of 2020, a big bash seemed distant at best. So we are beginning with a small bash zoomed large, and reconvening for a big bash in a year.
All of the people of our worlds are invited to be with us on zoom, and we will be asking a few friends and close family members to join us in person this fall, pending covid precautions. Most of our extended family (and Dusty has a LOT of extended family....) and friends will be invited to join us in person next October (2022).
1. We recommend that you join via computer if you can - it makes it much easier to participate in the chatbox and scroll through all of the faces. 2. Come as you are - but dress for the occasion if you would like! That might mean your dressiest sweatpants (that's definitely what Dusty would be wearing!) 3. Show your face(s)! Zooms are much more fun when you can see each other. 4. Take a photo or two, and a selfie, and send it along - we'll be otherwise occupied and will love seeing your faces later.
Dusty and her family have spent every single winter break of Dusty's life in Cannon Beach, and it has become a home away from home. it is also one of the places in which it became clear to Dusty that Jeff was a keeper: Dusty introduced Jeff to Cannon Beach in the winter of 2018. As is custom, everyone journeyed out on the beach for a walk...at night, in 32 degree weather, with 25 mph wind gusts. At one point, when part of our contingent turned for home, Dusty wondered if Jeff would want to keep walking. He gleefully continued off into the dark wet windy night, and scooped Tim out of a coastal stream before the evening was over. Winner indeed.
1. If you're joining via zoom, wear whatever will help you feel like you're part of the occasion - that might mean a party dress, or a fabulous hat, or your best fuzzy socks. 2. If you'll be with us in person, keep in mind that Cannon Beach is deep deep Pacific Northwest, the land of fleece and waterproof boots. There is no dress code for this wedding other than that you are required to wear something comfortable that makes you feel GREAT about yourself. That may mean yoga tights for some and curvy dresses for others. Have fun with it! Final note: those who are willing will be invited to transition the room after the ceremony so, all the more reason to wear something you can move in!
Update 9/15: We have disposable face masks to wear during the ceremony and likely parts of the celebration. As noted below, we are also encouraging everyone to be fully vaccinated prior to the wedding. New: We are asking all attendees to take a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival. We recommend that people schedule the test in advance. Update re: the venue information below: we will be at about 50% capacity. OG info: 1. This is an ever-moving target; we will continue to update as additional information is known. 2. Many of you will be joining us over zoom - that in itself is a great COVID precaution. Huzzah! 3. For those who are being invited to come in person, we hope that all who are able will choose to get vaccinated prior to mid-October. 4. The ceremony and post-ceremony celebrations will take place indoors because Oregon is a drippy place. That said, we will offer as many outdoor opportunities as possible, take distancing into account, and are supportive of mask-wearing by all.
Nothing much, just two people choosing each other out loud in front of the most important people in their lives *smiley face* As many of you know, Dusty is a rabbi. Jeff is...not (though he could probably play one on TV at this point!) Many important people in both of our lives have never been to a Jewish wedding before, and the rabbi who is marrying us will make sure to explain what's happening as we go. Additionally, feel free to google "what to expect at a Jewish wedding" - and then don't be too surprised if ours varies from what you read about on the internet.