4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This event is casual and will take place outdoors in a lovely zen garden.
After the welcome party, make a reservation with some buddies at one of the restaurants downtown and enjoy drinks at El Dorado!! Food recs can be found in "Things to Do" tab.
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Please arrive at Valinor Ranch by 6:00 PM. Enjoy a self-serve beverage, then hop on one of our school buses for a short 10-minute ride up the hill to the ceremony. Parking is limited at the ceremony site, so all guests will travel together by shuttle. Hotel Shuttle (Comfort Inn) Departure: Shuttles leave the Carbondale Comfort Inn at 5:45 PM for the ceremony. Please arrive in the lobby 10–15 minutes early. Return: Shuttles depart Valinor Ranch back to the hotel at 10:00 PM and 12:00 AM.
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Following the ceremony, guests will be shuttled back down the hill for cocktails, dinner, and dancing.
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Dress up, but plan for uneven ground and cooler evenings (bring a layer!). Think earthy/wildflower colors (or any color you love!). Midi/long dresses or elevated knee-length options. Button-downs and jackets. No tie required, but wear one if you like! The family will be wearing ties. No shorts, please.
Hotel Shuttle (Comfort Inn) Shuttles depart Valinor Ranch back to the hotel at 10:00 PM and 12:00 AM.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm