Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located just outside the city, ~30 minute drive. For folks driving from Seattle, expect ~3 hour drive (+ additional time for border crossing).
Having a rental car can be helpful if you want to explore the area during your stay in British Columbia - hiking, Squamish, Whistler, the Southern Gulf Islands, and more. That being said, if you're looking for an alternative to renting a car, UBER and Lyft access is plentiful in Vancouver. You can easily grab a cab at the airport and use ride shares for getting around town. The city is very walkable and also has a bike share program called Mobi. Please note the wedding venue is located ~25 minute drive outside the city center.
We adore your kiddos! Because our wedding venue space is limited, we kindly ask that the celebration be adults-only. Vancouver is a family-friendly city and if you chose to travel with your kids we recommend checking out www.birdiebreak.com/vancouver-babysitters to arrange local childcare during the wedding ceremony and reception.
Cocktail Attire! Women: cocktail dresses of any length, jumpsuits or dressy separates. Note on shoes: weather permitting, the ceremony will take place in the garden. Men: suit and tie, or suit jacket with dress pants.
Average daytime highs around 70 degrees farenheight and nighttime lows around 55 degrees. July is historically Vancouver's warmest month, with temperatures rarely exceeding 79 degrees or dipping below 52 degrees. Weather permitting, the ceremony and portions of the reception will be held outside.