Austin
Kenzie
Austin
Kenzie
September 1, 2025
Schedule
Monday, September 1, 2025
Welcome Event
4:30 pm
205 Cleveland Ave SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
Semi-Formal All Black
After Celebration
7:30 pm
Sparkler Send Off
9:45 pm
Travel
Travel Note
Parking
For those of you who have visited our restaurant, Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen, you know that parking is extremely limited. However, being that it is a holiday the businesses in the surrounding area will be closed and free game for all guests to park in. On the day of we will have signs and help to guide guests to appropriate parking spaces in the Gunderson Dental lot, Heart of Wellness lot, and additional street parking near the restaurant. Please be mindful and respectful to all of our neighboring businesses as we are grateful for their grace on this special occasion!
Registry
Wedding Party
Leah Francisco
Best Woman
The relationship with and the connection both Austin & I have with Leah is always the most fun and interesting story to tell. When I began working at Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen I was living with Leah. I referred to her only as my sister, because to me that is the bond that we have. Leah and I are bonded together over 15 years of friendship, hardship, love, disputes, music, and a spiritual connection. The love and gratitude I have for her is profound. She is my sister not by blood, but by choice. Leah makes me feel closer to my true self than just about anyone else. Leah reminds me how to laugh, be kind, and more importantly that our worlds will keep turning no matter what life throws at us. My sister is my safe place and the phone call I make that harbors no judgement, no questions, and no guilt. Leah taught me what family really meant and helped me apply that to all of my life and relationships. People often get the saying “blood is thicker than water,” wrong. The full quote is - “The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.” Meaning those we choose in life are bonded stronger to us than merely a blood relation. But then.. Austin started at the restaurant. Very shortly after that him and I began dating. Things got tricky when I had to explain diligently that Leah and I were not actually related because Austin is in fact Leah’s cousin by blood. I always joke with him though that my sister card trumps the cousin card every time.
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FAQs
Question
When is the RSVP deadline?
Answer
As soon as possible! We’re not terribly stressed about it though as we know this was last minute for everyone.
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What is the dress code?
Answer
We ask that all guests wear semi-formal all black attire. We ask that all guests, especially ladies, refrain from wearing white out of respect for the bride. Please note that Leah has been given permission to “accidentally” spill merlot on anyone but the bride who attends in a white dress.
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Can I bring a date?
Answer
Please see your invitation allots you a plus one. If you were not we ask you respect the limited capacity available in the restaurant.
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Are children welcome?
Answer
We ask that you refrain from bringing your children. We love all your littles, but the venue is not equipped for a larger capacity than the already invited guest list.
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When should I arrive?
Answer
The welcome event is to begin at 4:30pm. We ask that you arrive no earlier than that and no later than the 5:15pm ceremony start time. If you arrive during the ceremony please refrain from interrupting the ceremony.
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Is the wedding inside or outside?
Answer
Both! The ceremony will be held outside and the reception will be inside.
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Is it okay to take pictures during the wedding?
Answer
Yes! We encourage guests to take photos on their phones, but we will also have disposable cameras available for the guests to snap photos throughout the night. We will get the film developed later! We have hired a photographer for the ceremony so we ask you refrain from getting in his way. Other than that please share all of your photos with us and anything you post use the #PuelzWedding2025 so we can look back at everything later!
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