The email address to RSVP is indeed bird.bean@gmail.com. Don't worry. This isn't a sign of a future where we merge everything. It's just to keep track of the RSVPs. And please include when you think you'll show up so we have accurate-ish counts for the bits where there's food and beverage.
Itinerary
The Formation of the League of Spectra and Sawyer begins on Friday. We (reluctantly) recognize that we all live in a world where work, family and vicissitudes mean we can’t just scamper off here there on a whim so Friday is technically optional. For the intrepid and the obligated Friday’s first activity is at 10am. For those nicking out of work a little early there are games, barbecue, and campfire reverie starting at 5.
On Saturday the ceremony starts at 3 and we’d like people to show up at 2:45. In the morning at 10-ish or so there will be a variety of organized activities and outings including, but not limited to, a jaunt up to Split Rock Lighthouse. It’s north on Highway 61 (yep, that Highway 61) and we’ve always wanted to see it up close but never have because we’re always on our way to or from the Boundary Waters. At noon-ish there will a free period so we can get the grounds ready for the ceremony and everyone can get gussied up.
After the ceremony there will be dinner followed by various modes of merrymaking lasting as long as people feel like carrying on. Some of you have pre-assigned sleeping accommodations at Soleil Pines but anyone who feels like continuing the revelry to a point where she or he or they cannot drive an automobile is welcome to find a booth, couch, chair, or patch of carpet to curl up on until Sunday morning.
Expectations
Neither one of us is an ardent believer in a specific metaphysical power that/who will sanction our marriage so the role of “God” is actually yours. Congratulations! You’re a tiny god now (if you weren’t already, Dad). We’re making vows to each other but it’s on your watch so you’re a part of our relationship now and always will be. If you don’t like that then don’t come but if you do we have a challenge: Bring it.
Thus the single greatest expectation we have is that you will participate because you’re not just observers. Ideally everyone will have a story to share either at the campfire on Friday or during the toasts after the ceremony. If no one shares a properly embarrassing story we will feel a small degree of remorse. For those who were at Johanna and Jeremy’s wedding we’re talking “RIP CORD” moments. Of course that’s not all we want but we know they’re out there and those with them shouldn’t shy away (Sarah Raser, we are looking at you).
Attire
The average high in Duluth at this time of year is in the mid-to-upper 50’s and the average low is around 40. That is to say it will generally be cool (and if you’re up late, cold). Beyond that this is an outdoor, handmade affaire that will require a degree of running around. For the discerning eye there will also be Steampunk and Harry Potter accents. Of course we don’t expect you to show up in full Hogwarts or Airship Cowboy regalia but we’d be delighted if you did. It’s a wedding and a secret, mini comic-con. Above all we implore you to use your imagination. If your imagination fails just try and look like one of these people as best you can http://bit.ly/bg0pI7.
Gifts
We’ve struggled mightily with this but decided we’d better register for some stuff even though it feels out of tune with the spirit of the thing. Of course if have something in mind that you just know we’ll love you should get that but if you want guidance our registry can be found here http://bit.ly/d9kVTG. [If that doesn’t work go to myregistry.com and in the upper left there’s a field that let’s you find a registry by first and last name.]
Alternately you can give us sweet, sweet, cash money and it will go to our honeymoon fund. We are tentatively planning on going to New Zealand for a couple weeks and if you’d like to earmark your contribution (e.g. Xena location tour, Xena outfit for Spectra, dinner with Xena impersonator) we will take it under advisement. We looked into facilitating the Honeymoon Fund online but all the options we found have fees so good old fashion checks will have to do.
BY THE BYE (I should have added this the first time around), please when possible have your gift (should you choose to get us one) to our home. Don't worry, we'll keep track of who sent what thanks to my handy-dandy List. That address is:
1701 Madison Street NE, #130 Minneapolis, MN 55413
[WARNING: Spectra keeps telling people that we live in unit 103. We do not. We live in 130 and the post office is starting to get a little fussy with us about the difference.]
Directions
Even though Soleil Pines is in the middle of nowhere it’s easy to find. Drive through Duluth, get on Highway 61 north, drive 10 miles, turn left on McDonnel Road, drive nearly another mile on a dirt road, turn left and you’re there. This is the exact address: 5123 McDonnell Road, Duluth, MN? 55804-3211. If you search “soleil pines, duluth, mn” it’s location “A.” Here’s a link: http://bit.ly/96It44.
Honestly, if you can’t find it it’s a sign that you weren’t supposed to be there. And if that’s the case you should ask yourself why The Fates wouldn’t want you there.
Carpooling
Parking at Soleil Pines is limited so carpool, people. You should be doing this anyway and considering most of you live in the Twin Cities and know each other we presume it won’t be a problem. But for those of you who need or would like to be connected to a carpool pose let us know and we’ll find you appropriate companions.
Accommodations
In case you missed it there’s already a page covering accommodation options. It’s here: http://theburrowwedding.blogspot.com/search/label/Accommodations
You’ll see a note in there about the option of camping on the grounds. That still stands but please let us know if you plan on camping so we can deal with the off chance that we end up in a tent city and raw sewage running around the grounds.
Vuvuzelas
There may or may not be vuvuzelas but if there are they work like trumpets rather than kazoos. So you may want to look up instructional videos on how to blow into a trumpet.
If We’ve Forgotten Something
You know at least one of us so ask.
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