Pictures of the ceremonies are on the Ceremony page.

This is the part where I explain why, exactly, we're doing things this way. Hopefully this will help answer some questions ahead of time - so I've organized it in a FAQ format. These are all the questions we expect to be quite tired of answering by the time October rolls around, so hopefully we'll get it out of the way now.

• How many ceremonies are there, and why?

There are two ceremonies. On Saturday, the 18th, we are having an actual wedding ceremony at our church. On the 19th, we are having what is known as a "renewal of vows" at the Renaissance Faire. We originally planned on only having it at the Faire, but our Archdiocese requires weddings to be performed in a permanent church building, so we're having the "real thing" the day before. Since we waited until we were allowed to marry in our church, we figured we'd do it "right" this time. Hence, two ceremonies.

• Who is getting invited to each?

The vast majority of people are only being invited to the "renewal" at the Renaissance Faire. As a general guideline, the wedding party and family are the only ones being invited to the Mass on Saturday.
Those who show up Sunday pissy about Saturday shall be trounced by large men with swords.

• I feel cheated about this renewal thing.

You shouldn't, really. Due to the way our church is set up, we could either use a very small chapel or the very large main church... and since we're doing a big gala the next day, we didn't want to burn ourselves out.
 
Furthermore, we both feel that these ceremonies are recognitions of a relationship that is already there. If anything, the renewal is more important in that context, as it reflects and symbolizes the continual rededication that is needed in a relationship.

• What about directions/lodgings?

Please see the logistics page.



• Why this Renaissance Faire thing?

We're congenitally insane? Seriously, it's because we like it. Call it escapism, call it a waste of money, we quite frankly don't care. We have fun there, and that's good enough for us. For SCA purist types, yes, we know it's commercial. Please resist the temptation to remind us, lest we remind you that "pocket dragons" and "horseless carriages" aren't period either. Neener.

• Do I have to wear a costume?

Nope. If you're interested, though, do see the costume page. PLEASE BE AWARE: All weapons must be "peace tied" at the gate of the fair.

• How historically accurate do we need to be?


If you'd pass in a "historical" movie, you'll be fine. For that matter, if you think you look okay (and are comfy!), you'll be fine. I mean, look at the kid to the right (taken at Bristol, 1999)! At any rate, we really, really, really DON'T like nitpicking over historical accuracy. It's the spirit of the thing.

• How did you make this site?

Please see the credits page.