Great question! Although rainfall hasn't occurred in Kingston on August 23rd since 2010, we have rented a big, BIG tent to ensure this will be a rain or shine event. This tent is equipped with fancy walls that close, providing extra protection in case the weather is undesirable. We will also have umbrellas available for you to move comfortably around the property.
A fair question! Unfortunately, our property does not have the space to safely accommodate vehicles for all of our guests. Additionally, although we live in the countryside, our road is quite busy and people tend to drive unnecessarily fast, making street parking very unsafe. To protect the safety and comfort of all our guests, we have arranged a shuttle service to bring you to and from the event. You can find a complete breakdown of shuttle pick-up locations and times on the "travel" page of this website. If you have accessibility needs that would inhibit you from travelling on a school bus, please send us an email at grayandjulesgetmarried@gmail.com and we will find a workaround. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding!
We will have a staffed bar providing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Additionally, we will have self-served areas for guests to help themselves to a selection of canned drinks. Basically, we've got you covered. Just don't forget to bring cash to tip the bartenders!
Our wedding will be catered by local plant-based food purveyors, Knifey Spooney. We love everything they stand for–supporting local, sustainability, and kindness. For our event, they will be providing cocktail hour appetizers, buffet-style reception dinner, dessert, and late night pizza. Check out Knifey Spooney here: https://knifeyspooney.com/
We live on a flat, 1.5 acre piece of property. Our backyard is wide open and mostly unshaded, but we will have plenty of designated areas for you to catch some shade if it's a super sunny day.
We have rented a modern washroom trailer complete with 5 stalls, running water, and electricity. This trailer has stairs and a railing, but is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Should you require a washroom that is more accessible, please email us at grayandjulesgetmarried@gmail.com and we will happily devise a plan to accommodate you.
We hear ya! As this is an outdoor event, it is likely you will encounter a bug (or two). In preparation for the wedding, our property will be professionally sprayed with garlic–yes, garlic! It is an all-natural bug and pest deterrent that is safe for humans, animals, and the environment. Additionally, we will have bug spray available for our guests.
While we would love to show you the inside of our quirky country home, we are asking guests to please refrain from entering our house unless it is absolutely necessary. We recently adopted a cat that gets extremely distressed when he meets new humans, and we would hate to cause him any undue stress. Ritz thanks you for your understanding! Additionally, some of our vendors will be using our house for their work, and we want to give them the space they need to do their job!