Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

Melissa & MichaelMelissa & Michael

    Home
    FAQs
BouquetBouquet

FAQsFAQs

The Wedding Website of Melissa Schaefer and Michael Gubbels
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the bride, Melissa, at 519-854-9023, or the groom, Mike, at 519-857-5585 directly.
Question

When is the RSVP deadline?When is the RSVP deadline?

Answer

We'll be sending out our invitations via mail about three months before the wedding. Please RSVP by May 31st, 2025.

Question

What should I wear?What should I wear?

Answer

Formal attire. The theme of our wedding is an elevated summer garden party. Ladies, this is your time to wear flowing sundresses or jumpsuits, pastels (other than baby blue, please), floral prints, or whatever summer garden party means to you. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear a suit paired with crisp button-down shirts and optional ties. Given the heat, you may consider wearing lighter-weight or linen suits if you own one. Please note, while our ceremony will not be in a shaded area, we will have small sun umbrellas available for guests to use if they want some shade during our ceremony!

Question

Is transportation provided to and from the wedding venue?Is transportation provided to and from the wedding venue?

Answer

Yes! We will be providing round-trip Shuttle Bus transportation from Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington areas to the venue on our Wedding Day. We will run buses each way to ensure you can easily arrive at the wedding and safely arrive home following the celebration.

Question

Can I bring a plus-one?Can I bring a plus-one?

Answer

To keep our celebration as intimate as possible, we are only inviting the individuals mentioned on your invitation.

Question

Will there be any other events happening before or after the wedding day?Will there be any other events happening before or after the wedding day?

Answer

We have organized an optional welcome event for all guests to kick off our wedding weekend on Friday, July 11th. It's scheduled from 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST at Traynor Family Vineyard (1774 Danforth Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0). We hope you can make it! There will be small bites and drinks available for everyone to enjoy.

Question

Are children welcomed?Are children welcomed?

Answer

As much as we adore your little ones and babies, we will not be including them in the wedding weekend.

Question

I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?

Answer

We have organized our recommendations for places to stay in the County on the "Where to Stay" page of this website. However, the most cost-effective and comfortable options we have viewed are on Airbnb and Vrbo, in the Wellington and Picton areas of Prince Edward County. We have also included recommendations for various hotels.

Question

What will the weather be like?What will the weather be like?

Answer

July in Prince Edward County offers warm and pleasant summer weather with temperatures ranging from 15-27°C. The month features mostly sunny skies, moderate humidity, and occasional heat waves, creating the perfect conditions for our special day, outdoor activities, and beach visits.

Question

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Answer

Our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors, but our reception will be indoors.

Question

What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

Answer

Wear what you are the most comfortable in. For the ladies, please be aware that an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour means that stilettos will fall through the grass. We suggest wearing chunky heels or sandals. Feel free to bring a change of comfortable footwear to dance in!

Question

Where should I park?Where should I park?

Answer

For those who are driving, there is plenty of free parking at The Brighthouse Farm.

Question

Will you livestream the wedding?Will you livestream the wedding?

Answer

Our wedding will be filmed by our videographer and captured by our photographer. We can't wait to share these moments with all guests and those who can't attend in person.

Question

What if I have a dietary restriction?What if I have a dietary restriction?

Answer

We'll be collecting information about dietary restrictions when we send out our official wedding invitations.

Question

I have a question not answered here; how do I contact you?I have a question not answered here; how do I contact you?

Answer

For any additional questions leading up to our big day, please feel free to contact Melissa at 519-854-9023 or Michael at 519-857-5585.

For all the days along the way
About ZolaGuest FAQsOrder statussupport@zola.com1 (408) 657-ZOLA
Start your wedding website© 2026 Zola, Inc. All rights reserved. Accessibility / Privacy / Terms