Please note: Smoking, vaping, and hard liquor are not allowed at Ardenwood Historic Farm, which is part of the East Bay Regional Park District. (Don’t worry: beer, wine & champagne will be served!) Due to fire risk, the venue does not have a designated smoking area.

We are excited to celebrate with you all and want to do so safely. We will have Covid rapid tests available to take prior to the wedding. This is to ensure the health & safety of our friends & family, as well as elderly and immunocompromised guests (we will have some 80 & 90-year-olds in attendance, as well as Michelle's 100-year-old aunt). If you want to pick up a free rapid test, please contact Michelle’s mom, Elaine Bernard, at (408) 859-7097. She will have plenty available at the Aloft Hotel. If you aren’t feeling well or are exhibiting any symptoms, we ask that you please let us know and stay home.

Yes! We have a discounted group rate at Aloft in Newark, which is located about a mile from Ardenwood Historic Farm. We also have other hotel recommendations that are located near our venue. Go to the website menu above and click on "Hotel & Travel Info" for more information.

Yes, the dress code is semi-formal, cocktail, or garden party inspired. Ladies are welcome to wear cocktail dresses, long gowns, or pantsuits. Nice flats, sandals, block heels, or wedges are recommended, as the venue is mainly on grass & pavement. Gentlemen are welcome to wear suits, ties, collared button-downs, blazers, or dress pants. Both the ceremony & reception will be outdoors. It can get chilly in the evenings, so a light jacket or shawl is recommended.

If your invitation mentions a plus-one by their name or by "and Guest(s)", then yes! Due to space limitations at the venue, we simply can't accommodate all of our lovely guests to bring a guest of their own. We truly appreciate your understanding.

Yes, you can find our Registry right here on our website! Go to the website menu above and click on "Registry".

Unfortunately, Patty will not be at the wedding. She'll be much happier & stress-free at home, away from the wedding hustle & bustle. However, here is a cute photo of us from our engagement photoshoot!