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THE GIST

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For those of you who won't read this whole thing - We love you - Please figure out a (sober) ride - Know directions before you come (last FAQ on the page) - Bring a drink to share (alcoholic or non)

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hello, welcome to faqs

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We love you, really. We are so happy you want to come to our non-traditional, eco-friendly, off-grid wedding, AND we know that all the unknowns can be daunting. This isn't your average wedding, so it's hard to know what to expect. SO, we tried to think of the most helpful information to know, and wrote up our thoughts here. If you think of any other questions, do not hesitate to reach out.

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What is "non-traditional, eco-friendly, and off-grid" about it?

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Thanks for asking! It being a non-traditional wedding means we are skipping some of the stuff, and doing things our own, special way. We are walking one another down the "aisle", doing a quick, unique ceremony, and religion won't be a part of it. Some things WILL be what you are used to though - there will be a ceremony, followed by food, music, dancing, games/fun and a chance for speeches. Think: a beautiful blend of casual wedding, outdoor family bbq, and music festival. Eco-friendly refers to our goal of producing the least amount of trash as possible. Everything except maybe some napkins, will be reusable. Dishes, silverware, even the decorations! That means thrifted and mismatched is the vibe. We love it, and hope you do too. We are off-grid, meaning we are not connected to a city's electrical or water grid. We have electricity in the form of solar power, so it is dependent on how much the sun is shining! Cool, right? We will still have lights, music, running sinks, and all the normal stuff. Just make sure your devices are charged before coming.

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The question we always get - where will i go to the bathroom?

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Everyone poops, so I hope you aren't shy about this next topic. Remember we are off-grid? Well, you may not even notice much of a difference.. except one thing - the toilets! Being off-grid also means we don't have your normal sewer system set up - but that's great! It means we don't over-consume clean water for things like pooping, thereby turning clean water into sewage. Instead, we do our business in outhouses. Outhouses are easy, hygienic, and earth-friendly. You just do your thang, wipe, and then throw that tissue paper in a proper receptacle instead of in the toilet. You may find yourself wondering why this is.. doesn't toilet paper degrade? Well, when tissue paper and human waste mixes, it stinks! You will find as long as your solids don't mix with your liquids and papers, it doesn't smell. Speaking of liquids.. there will be a separate urination station for when you only need to go #1. You are also welcome to pee on the land in reasonable areas. The more we can keep our liquids and soilds separate, the better the outhouses will smell, and the better everything will break down and return to the earth in a sustainable way. After you go, wash your hands like normal and return to the party! WHEW! You got the worst of the questions out of the way - and don't worry if you don't think you will remember all these instructions. There will be plenty of signage helping you do your business.

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Is there a dress code?

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Not really, it's more of a suggestion. If you care to match the aesthetic, we are having a slightly-more-than-casual wedding, with an earthy-toned theme (look up autumn color palettes if you're confused by that). Think; more than jeans, less than suit (we don't really care if you dress up some jeans, honestly). Hobbit, hippy, boho, western, or gnome attire accepted. ALSO IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an outdoor wedding, and ya never know what the weather might do. High heels don't do well in dirt, and bring extra layers in case of cold or wet.

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Is there an open bar?

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Nope! Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who you are) because we don't ourselves drink much, we won't be having an open bar. There will be plenty of water, and some limited drink options available. We do ask you to contribute by bringing a bottle or case of your favorite beer, wine, liquor, or any lovely non-alcoholic beverage to share! We will be contributing to your drink-making with things like: ginger-ale, ginger beer, soda, limes, lemons, cherries, and ice. Together, no one shall go thirsty. We also want to encourage the responsible consumption of substances. No drunken drama, please.

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how do I get from hotel to the wedding?

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We get it, driving is a lot. But, if you have a vehicle, and can drive (sober), please do - and CARPOOL! While we have been trying to figure out some sort of shuttle service, we have not had any luck. We recommend trying to carpool, and talking with others at the party kickoff picnic on the 21st and/or wedding to make plans. We will also make a facebook event page for the wedding, and you can potentially set up something via that. We appreciate your understanding. More details will be given as the date gets closer.

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I am driving myself - where exactly is this located?

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GREAT question! We are having our wedding out on our land. We have 40 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Spanish Peaks. Please reference these directions (and take a screenshot) before your arrival. Keep in mind, you will lose signal on the drive in: From Trinidad: Take CO-12 until you reach the town of Weston. There is a orange building here called Weston Supply (connected to the post office) you turn RIGHT onto county road 31.9. Make sure you take this turn onto 31.9. Sometimes maps tries to take you other ways or "shortcuts." These shortcuts will lead you to locked gates. You will also likely lose phone signal soon after making this turn. If it makes you feel better, make sure you have your GPS on by this point. Your best bet is to set the GPS to take you to Earth Mountain Education Farm. Stay on this road (31.9) until mile marker 14. Pay attention, you will be turning LEFT at our mailboxes (there will also be a sign). If you hit mile marker 15, you have gone too far. Follow this for 2.3 miles until a sign directs you to turn LEFT onto our driveway. You will see our neighbor's tiny home, and that's how you know you are turning onto the correct road. IF you drive through a "dip" in the road, you are entering Earth Mountain Education Farm, our neighbors. Kindly turn around and turn onto the road before that. We look forward to seeing you.