Please RSVP by May 15th if you can. We understand if you need more time to make travel arrangements. We kindly ask that you RSVP no later than June 1st so we have an accurate count for the event.
Due to the size of the venue we had to keep the guest list smaller than we would have liked. Unfortunately, only those named on the invite are able to RSVP for the event. There will be a kids party at the church that neighbors the wedding venue for people who are traveling and need childcare during the ceremony. We have a few very trustworthy wonderful young women who will be overseeing the children and the party. You'll get a break to enjoy your dinner and they will have a much better time at their own party! We can all come together for dancing after dinner.
We recommend you AVOID driving onto the ferry if you can. The car wait lines can be hours long on the weekends and you may miss the ceremony if you miss the 3:00pm boat. We will be providing a shuttle service from the BI ferry terminal to the venue and back. Please take the 3:00pm BI bound ferry. Shuttles will return guests to the terminal to catch the 9:45pm and 10:30pm ferries. If you have FOMO, there will be plenty of people to carpool with to the ferry for the last boat.
If you are staying on Bainbridge Island or the surrounding Kitsap County areas we recommend you rent a car. There are very few public transportation options on the west side of the puget sound. If you are choosing to stay in Seattle proper and taking the ferry to Bainbridge for the wedding, we will provide a shuttle service from the ferry to the wedding venue and back to the ferry later that evening. You will not need a rental car to enjoy downtown Seattle.
We feel that the gift of your presence and the fact that you've taken the time to travel or set aside a day for our wedding is gift enough - TRULY. Please do not feel obligated to get us a gift. We love you and are honored that you are coming. We have included a registry with a few items that we have not splurged on for ourselves over the years on this site under 'registry'.
The ceremony will start at approximately 4:30 or whenever the shuttle arrives from the ferry carrying our Seattle guests. Please arrive between 4 - 4:30pm.
Cocktail attire / festive and summery. Suits, nice jeans, dresses, jumpsuits - whatever you want! We want you to feel good and come ready to dance. The event is partially indoors and partially outdoors on what is sure to be a warm summer day/evening. Come prepared to add or remove a layer if it gets chilly at night.
Please see the travel page for some hotel options and recommendations.
Parking will be at the Seabold Community Church approximately two blocks from the wedding venue. There will be no parking at the venue itself.
Please email meghanrenee.ritchie@gmail.com and we will get back to you ASAP!