Welcome drinks
Come say hello the night before. Drinks and small plates on the deck, casual clothes. Everyone is welcome; no need to RSVP for this one.
The day
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Everything happens at Mill Pond Farm, just outside Bayside. Here’s the plan, minute by minute (roughly).
Saturday
The schedule
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Guests arrive
Parking field
Park in the field by the gate and follow the lanterns down to the meadow.
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Ceremony
The meadow
A short ceremony under the old oak. Please be seated by 3:50.
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Cocktail hour
The lawn
Drinks, snacks and lawn games while we take a few photos.
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Dinner
The barn
A family-style dinner with toasts from the people who know us best.
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Dancing
The barn
First dance, then the floor is yours. Requests welcome.
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Send-off
The lane
Help us end the night with sparklers on the lane. Shuttles leave from the gate.
The place
Mill Pond Farm
Mill Pond Farm2210 Mill Pond Road, Bayside, ORA family farm with a meadow for the ceremony, a big lawn and a restored barn for dinner and dancing. Free parking in the field by the gate.
What to wear
Garden formal
Garden formal: think suits or a jacket and slacks, summer dresses, jumpsuits. Ties optional. The ceremony is on grass, so leave the stilettos at home and bring block heels or flats. Evenings by the coast get cool, so pack a layer.
Good to know
- Block heels, flats or boots for the grass
- A light jacket or wrap for the evening
- Sunglasses: the ceremony faces west
- Any color you like, except all-white
The rest of the weekend
Before and after
The wedding
Ceremony in the meadow, then cocktails on the lawn, dinner in the barn and dancing until late.
Farewell brunch
Pastries, coffee and one last hug before you head home. Drop in any time between 10 and noon.
Accessibility
The barn and restrooms are step-free, and a golf cart can drive anyone to the meadow. Tell us what you need on the RSVP form.
If it rains
The ceremony moves into the barn. We’ll post an update here on the morning of the wedding.
An unplugged ceremony
Phones away for the vows, please. After that, share everything with #ElenaAndSam.