James Acquavella
Reianna Da Rosa
James Acquavella
Reianna Da Rosa
August 28, 2025
Come Celebrate With Us!
We were thrilled to quietly get away and marry September 4, 2024. We eloped on the Big Island of Hawaii with just an officiant, a photographer and a ukulele player. It was a beautiful ceremony full of love, light and lava rocks. Now that we have officially tied the knot, it is time to bring friends and family together to celebrate! We wouldn't be who we are without the community that has supported us throughout our lives. We are grateful to be able to invite our loved ones to come and enjoy each others' company in Olympia this summer. Please RSVP by contacting Reianna and James directly and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions!
Reception Details
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Reception with Dinner and Music
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
604 Water Street Southwest, Olympia, WA 98501
Smart or Dressy Casual: No need to wear formal, unless you want to! We're just here to have some fun.
The goal is to have some live music and good food! Social hour will start at 3pm and we will serve dinner at 5pm. Complimentary beer and wine will be served, with a no-host cocktail bar available. After dinner we will have a band for some dancing.
Travel
Travel Note
Airport Information
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is just over a one-hour drive north of Olympia, WA. Portland International Airport is a two-hour drive south of Olympia, WA.
Travel Note
Places to Stay
We are not reserving any hotel blocks, but wanted to provide a few options here within walking distance of downtown Olympia and the venue. Please feel free to explore on your own as well.
Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Olympia
This hotel is within seven blocks of the venue and is near the downtown Olympia waterfront and Percival Landing Park.
Hotel
TownePlace Suites Olympia
This trendy hotel is up the hill towards the capital - only six blocks from the venue.
Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
This hotel is within three blocks of the venue and a short walk to Capital lake.
Things To Do
Experience Olympia
There are lots of things to do around Olympia. View this website to plan your trip and see all the highlights in the area.
Olympia Harbor Days
The Olympia Harbor Days Festival is a free event offered every Labor Day Weekend right in downtown Olympia. The festival starts the Friday right after our reception.
Olympic National Forest
The amazing and vast Olympic National Forest is only a couple hours northwest of Olympia. It is worth exploring.
Explore Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park is about 70 miles (one and a half hour drive) from Olympia. The park is another location full of hiking trails and natural beauty.
Visit Seattle
Seattle is one-hour (without traffic) drive north of Olympia.
Visit Portland
Portland, Oregon is a two-hour drive south of Olympia.
FAQs
Question
Is this a wedding?
Answer
Nope! We already tied the knot in Hawaii, September 4, 2024. This is just a gathering of friends and family for good food, good music and good company.
Question
What should I wear to this shin-dig?
Answer
The bride and groom will be wearing their wedding attire, (when else can we get all gussied up?). Guests do not need to dress in formal wear, but are welcome to also dress up. That said, Dressy or Smart Casual is plenty dressed up for this party.
Question
What about wedding gifts?
Answer
Your company is the greatest gift - we don't expect folks to bring presents to the reception. If you would like to contribute in another way, a gift to our Travel & Fun Fund would be wonderful. You can use Zelle using Reianna's phone number or Venmo @Reianna-DaRosa.
Question
Do I need a car?
Answer
Olympia is a long ways from the closest airports but you can shuttle or ride-share from the airport and the party venue is right in downtown Olympia. That said, you might find that a rental costs about the same as a ride to and from the airport, so be sure to check pricing.
Question
Can I park near the venue?
Answer
Yes. The venue is located near the Octapas Restaurant and the public Capitol Lake park. There is public parking in front of the venue and around the block; availability is variable. We recommend that you carpool when possible and be ready to back into a parking spot (which is required for the closest lot).
Question
Which hotel should I book?
Answer
We do not have any hotel room blocks reserved. We did make a couple of suggestions above, but only due to location convenience. Please feel free to find other hotels, Airbnb, vacation rentals or whatever suits you.
Question
Where do the bride and groom live? How far from the venue do they live?
Answer
We live about a 12-minute drive from downtown Olympia and the venue. Technically we live in the city of Tumwater but right on the southwest edge of Olympia proper.