Questions w/ Important Answers

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Why did you postpone the wedding from 2020 to 2022? And then you choose to Elope?

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With the reality that Covid was not going anywhere anytime soon, we decided to play it safe, originally postponing our special event. While we were waiting to see if things would get better & return to some semblance of normal, we decided to elope. Through all of this uncertain pandemic time, our commitment to getting together & celebrating in a sacred space has not wavered at all, May 20, 2022 will be the culmination of our elopement tour which began in late May 2021 on San Juan Island where we exchanged our rings & initial vows, seated on the sunny Prairie surrounded by Fox, Hare & the waters of the Salish Sea. Between then & our gathering in May we will be continuing to visit special places around the PNW to share more sacred moments together. Our stops will correspond to the 4 directions & the 4 seasons w/ the May 20th party marking a coming back to our Center Place. We realize that this is our own unique path that we've decided to take.

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West Coast & East Coast Parties?

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May 20th will be the a party and public recognition of our marriage here in the PNW where we call home (our Center Place). We will also be planning a second party and community recognition of our marriage on the East Coast some time later in 2022. Please know that if you cannot make it in May to Camano Island for whatever reason, we will be getting together again on the East Coast in Kristian's homeland of Pennsylvania.

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What time should I arrive? What is the schedule for the evening?

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We have our venue from 4pm to 10pm. Please arrive anytime in those hours and share in our celebratory party to recognize our marriage. We will be serving wine and beer starting at 4pm. Our officiants will hold a brief ceremony at 5pm. Afterwards we will all enjoy some shared potluck dishes, music, and the rest of the evening together.

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A barn? What's it like in there? Is the barn heated?

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Yes. The Barn is an aluminum sided structure with a cement floor. There is a large barn door that opens to the beautiful view of the meadow and Meadow Lawn. Attached to the building is a large covered area with cement floor. The Barn also has infrared heat which will be cozy in chillier Spring weather. Adjacent to the Barn is a lovely outdoor area with a tree canopy

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An Island? You're celebrating on an Island? Do I have to take a boat to get there?

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Camano Island is attached to the mainland by a bridge and is easily accessed by car. Simply take route 532 from Stanwood directly onto Camano Island. Easy.

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What should I wear?

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Layers. We want you to stay warm and comfortable as well as to look fabulous. Spring in the PNW can be chilling in the evenings. We will be inside a heated barn and outdoors on the lawn under the tree canopy as well. Plan for indoor / outdoor festive attire.

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Where do we park?

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There is a lighted parking area in the public park which has 27 curbed spaces and 1 handicapped spot. The big lawn adjacent to the parking area can be utilized for overflow parking.

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Do I have to hold it?

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No, there are bathrooms. There are two wheelchair accessible, heated, plumbed toilet facilities located adjacent the barn and lawn area.

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Will food and drink be served?

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We'll be providing wine & beer.  If you would like any additional beverages please bring them. We're asking everyone local to contribute to a potluck, Bring one of your favorite dishes to share. We'll provide a few catered dishes as a foundation. Those traveling can contribute financially without having to find & cook foods while on the road. If you'd like to donate please email us at krisboose@gmail.com or seberg.wa@gmail.com We'll have ice coolers for foods & BYOB items. There are no food warmers but there is electric on site. Plugging in crockpots or warming dishes you provide is possible. We are both gluten free so our beverages & foods will be too. If you have any additional food allergies please let us know. If you're bringing a potluck offering please clearly list your ingredients so we can display them. Please plan on bringing your own serving dish & serving utensils. Make sure they are labeled w/ your name so everything gets back to you at the end of the evening.

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How do I RSVP for the potluck?

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We are asking everyone local to help provide food for us all, especially for our out of town guests.  If you can contribute a potluck dish please let us know by emailing us at krisboose@gmail.com to let us know what you'll be bringing or to ask any questions about making your recipe gluten free.   Please plan on bringing your own serving dish and serving utensils and make sure they are labeled with your name so everything gets back to you at the end of the evening.  Also please make a note card with the ingredients of your potluck dish so everyone knows what they are being served.

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Gluten free? I don't know how to cook gluten free! Help!

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Yes, we are both gluten free (gf). We cannot eat the proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, or oats not certified as gluten free. We will get sick. We understand this can be a bit challenging and confusing at first. Eating gluten free isn't as tough or scary as it sounds actually. It's a lot easier these days than ever before. A lot of foods are naturally gluten free like meat, fruit, veggies, and dairy. If it doesn't come in a package most likely it's safe. If ever in doubt look at the packaging for the gf label and ingredient listings. There are now so many good gf foods and substitutes available. Pasta, 1 for 1 flour mixes, baking mixes and breads are all now easily and readily available even in most conventional supermarkets. If you have any questions about how to make your potluck recipe gluten free just get in touch with us and we'll help you with it so we can all enjoy delicious foods on our special day.

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Will you have a photographer?

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We are asking all of you to bring a camera or your phone and capture photographs along the way. We love the idea of having so many different informal perspectives of the day. Candid real life shots of the moments thru your eyes, what you see, what you think is important or moving to you. In the days and weeks after we will reach out and connect with all of you for an opportunity to share whichever ones you want. We'd be honored to include them in the album we will compile to commemorate this special occasion in our lives.

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Why mention being on Native lands?

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If you're wondering what a Land Acknowledgement is, it is opening remarks that say the land that the event is on is (or was) the homeland of a specific Native Nation. It is meant to create awareness. Territory acknowledgement is a way that people insert an awareness of Indigenous presence and land rights in everyday life. All settlers have a responsibility to consider what it means to acknowledge the history and legacy of colonialism. http://coastsalishmap.org/start_page.htm https://native-land.ca/

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What if I have questions that aren't addressed here in the FAQ?

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That's understandable as we can't anticipate everything. Please feel free to email us. Kristian's email: krisboose@gmail.com Sarah's email: seberg.wa@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!