Wedding Details
Mission Briefing · All Systems Go
August 21, 2026 ✦ 7:30 PM
Play skee-ball (Meri's favorite) with tiki drinks, tropical vibes, and the people we love most. We are looking forward to kicking off the weekend with you!
Dress the part: Aloha shirts, tropical prints, and florals — the more festive the better. Light food provided - prepare for the party by eating ahead of time!
The Coordinates
Ceremony & Reception
Ceremony
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: Promptly at 2:30 PM. Arrive early.
- Venue: Parsons Gardens
- Address: 650 West Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119
- Duration: Attendance is optional. Approximately 20 minutes
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. The ceremony will begin promptly. Seats will be first-come, first-served — no bride or groom side required!
Reception
- Cocktail Hour: 5:30–6:45 PM
- Dinner: 7:00 PM
- Dancing: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Venue: Seattle Space Needle SkyLine Ballroom
- Address: 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109
The reception will be held on the full Skyline Level of the Space Needle. Sit, dance, eat, and party with us.
Mission Timeline
Schedule of Events
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2:15 PM
Guests Arrive & Seated Parsons Gardens, Queen Anne
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2:30 PM
Ceremony Begins (Optional) Exchange of vows
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3:00 PM
Ceremony Concludes Stay a while and enjoy Parsons Gardens, or explore Queen Anne or downtown
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5:00 PM
Monorail Ride Come join us and ride the Monorail to the Space Needle!
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5:30 PM
Cocktail Hour SkyLine Ballroom — drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and mingling
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5:45 PM
Grand Entrance Say hi, and have a drink with us
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6:45 PM
Have a Seat Find your seats for dinner
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7:00 PM
Dinner Service Dinner with light toasts
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8:00 PM
Dessert Enjoy the sweetness!
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8:15 PM
Open Dance Floor DJ kicks off the cosmic dance party!
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10:00 PM
Send-Off (Optional) Join us at the top of the Needle — Mission to Forever!
Attire
Dress Code
✦ COCKTAIL ATTIRE — SPACE AGE GLAM ✦
We invite you to channel your inner astronaut chic! Think sleek 1960's mod cocktail dresses, sharp suits, and metallic accents. Feel free to lean into the retro-futuristic theme with bold colors, geometric patterns, and a touch of shimmer.
Get some inspo here.
The reception will be indoors with air conditioning, but the ceremony will be outdoors. Bring your finest retro sunglasses!
Navigation
Location Map
Parking
- Join us for a Monorail ride from the Westin Downtown directly to the Space Needle!
- Self-service parking is available in nearby parking facilities (~$15 for up to 12hrs)
- Valet is available at main entrance (~$25/hr)
- We highly recommend utilizing Uber/Lyft to and from to enjoy the party to the fullest!