FAQs

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Where is the venue located?

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It is located on Lake Crescent in Port Angeles, Washington. The venue is about 45 minutes west of downtown Port Angeles. 11 Barnes Point Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363.

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How do I get to the venue from the airport?

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We recommend you rent a car. It is about 3 hours from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport. See our travel page for more information.

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What is the lodging situation?

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We're thrilled to host all guests onsite for the full weekend (July 9–11). Please check our accommodations page for more information.

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How should I address the Bride and Groom?

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Olivia Szendey and Thomas Stirrat. Please note, Olivia will not be changing her last name.

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What is the dresscode?

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For most of the weekend, you can be in comfortable clothes! We ask that everyone dress up in cocktail attire for the ceremony and reception.

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Will there be enough food all weekend?

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NatureBridge has assured us they can feed a Thomas! Guests will be able to go up for seconds and even thirds at all meals. All meals for the weekend (Friday evening - Sunday morning) will be served buffet style. In addition, we will be providing some extra snacks.

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Will you be able to accommodate dietary restrictions?

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The entire wedding weekend will be gluten free to accommodate Olivia. We will collect information on other dietary restrictions during RSVPs and will provide that information to NatureBridge. All meals will be buffet style so you can pick and choose what you would like to eat. If you have concern over cross contamination at the buffet, we will ensure you can serve yourself first. Every guest will have a nutritious meal they can eat at each meal.

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Am I invited to all meals even if I do not stay at NatureBridge

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Yes! Regardless of where you stay, we want to spend time with you. All guests are invited to all meals Friday-Sunday morning. We'll collect information on which meals you are able to attend during the RSVP process.

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If I stay at NatureBridge will I have to share a cabin with someone I do not know?

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Nope! We expect to use cabins at about half capacity. We will ensure all guests share a cabin only with other family members or friends! Feel free to reach out to us if you have any concerns.

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Do the cabins at NatureBridge have bathrooms ensuite?

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Some cabins have full bathrooms, some have toilet facilities, and some do not have either. All cabins will have access to the bathhouse which has multiple toilet stalls and showers. Most cabins are within 100 yards of the bathhouse. Please let us know when you RSVP if due to medical reasons you require an ensuite bathroom.

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Will the reception be formal?

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Not in the traditional sense. It will be a buffet and we will ask guests to help bus tables by clearing their own plates. However, we'll have traditional wedding elements (e.g, speeches and dances) and we would like everyone to dress up for the occasion!

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Are kids invited? Can I bring my dog?

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While we love your kids and your dog, we are unable to include them in our wedding weekend.

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Will there be a bar?

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We will be providing self-serve beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options with dinner on Friday and Saturday.

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Will there be transportation available to the wedding ceremony/reception from offsite lodging?

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Since we are providing accommodation onsite, we ask that you arrange any transportation from offsite lodging yourselves.

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What will we be doing during the day on Saturday?

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Saturday is fairly unstructured until the ceremony. NatureBridge staff will be offering Canoe trips in their 16-person canoes (they're pretty neat!). We welcome guests to take a hike to the nearby trails (marymere falls and mt stormking trailheads are just a quick walk from NatureBridge), or hangout/swim/paddleboard at the lake!). We're looking forward to spending our wedding day hanging out with everyone.

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Is there parking available? Will I need a national parks pass to park?

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Yes, but it is limited so we ask everyone to try to carpool (especially our local friends!) You will not need a national parks pass to park onsite. Since Olympic National Park is spread across the entire peninsula, only certain areas of fee-collection gates.