Both the ceremony and reception will be held at the Galveston Railroad Museum in Galveston, Texas.
Our ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. We kindly ask guests to arrive so they can be seated by 5:20 p.m.
Cocktail attire is requested. For women, this may include knee-length or midi dresses, dressy jumpsuits, or elevated separates (no need for floor-length gowns, but not casual attire). For men, a suit or dark sport coat with dress pants is perfect.
While we love your little ones, our celebration will be primarily for adults. We are delighted to include our grandnieces and grandnephews, but otherwise respectfully request an adults-only evening.
We do! We've thoughtfully put together a registry of items we'll use and enjoy for years to come. If you'd like to celebrate our marriage with a gift, you'll find everything on our Registry page. Thank you for your kindness and generosity—we're so grateful to celebrate with you.
The entrance to the Galveston Railroad Museum is located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, Texas. Free parking is available in that lot. Instead of going in the door marked "Entrance," please go to the left of that building. The gate will be open with someone to direct you to the ceremony location. If you are arriving at the front of the Shearn Moody Plaza (where The Strand meets Rosenberg Street/25th Street), please take the sidewalk south along Rosenberg Street (also 25th Street) to the corner at Santa Fe Place. Turn right to walk along Santa Fe Place to the entrance to the Galveston Railroad Museum. Instead of going in the door marked "Entrance," please go to the left of that building. The gate will be open with someone to direct you to the ceremony location.
The ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outdoors, followed by an indoor reception.
We’d love for everyone to be fully present with us during our ceremony, so we’re planning to keep it unplugged—with one fun exception at the beginning. After that, we'll kindly ask that all phones and cameras be silenced and put away for the remainder of the ceremony. Our professional photographers will be capturing the ceremony, and keeping devices tucked away will allow them to capture these special moments without phones, cameras, or screens in the way. Once cocktail hour begins, phones and cameras are welcome again—take all the photos you’d like! We’d love to see the celebration through your eyes, too.
Transportation will not be provided. Guests are encouraged to arrange their own transportation via rental car or rideshare.
Yes, free parking is available at the venue at 2602 Santa Fe Place.
The closest airport is Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), about a 45-minute drive to Galveston. Rental cars and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are both convenient options for getting to and around the island. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a larger airport with more frequent flights and more airlines. It is about a 90-minute drive to Galveston.
We recommend staying in Galveston so you can fully enjoy the celebration. Please visit our Travel page for hotel recommendations and details.
October in Galveston is typically pleasantly warm, with cooler temperatures in the evening. Since part of the celebration will be outdoors, we recommend dressing accordingly and considering a light layer.
We love Galveston! Over the years, “The Island” (as locals often call it) has had several nicknames: The Oleander City – for the thousands of blooming oleanders The Playground of the South – from its late 1800s resort heyday The Free State of Galveston – a Prohibition-era nod to its anything-goes reputation Below are a few recommended reads if you’d like to learn more about The Island: Isaac's Storm, by Erik Larson, tells the gripping true story of the 1900 Galveston hurricane—the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history—through the eyes of meteorologist Isaac Cline, blending science, history, and human drama. Galveston: A History and a Guide, by David McComb, offers an engaging look at the island’s past, from its rise as a booming port city to the 1900 storm and its modern revival, along with highlights of its landmarks and culture. The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston, by Kimberly Fountain, explores the powerful Maceo family and how they helped shape the island’s gambling, nightlife, and culture during its wide-open era. Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of the Line, also by Kimberly Fountain, examines the island’s once-notorious vice district, offering insight into the people and stories behind this colorful chapter. (That “Free State” nickname? In the early 20th century—especially during Prohibition—Galveston became known for open gambling, bootlegging, and its thriving red-light district, “the Line.”)
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help.