Saturday March 26, 2022
Victoria, BC, Canada
Schedule
Friday, March 25, 2022
Friday Night Mingler (Drop in / Casual)
6:00 PM
We've organized a room at Swan's Pub for guests to drop in and mingle / connect before the wedding! The Bride & Groom will pop in for a bit before heading off to get some beauty rest before the big day ;) Food and drink will be up to each guest - Swan's has many amazing options!
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Ceremony
3:30 PM
We're getting married! Following our ceremony, guests will be invited to enjoy games, photos and lots of cocktails + canapés.
Dinner & Reception to follow!
Cocktail Attire (Formal But Relaxed & Double Vaxxed!)
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Post-Wedding Brunch 🥐 🥓 🥂
11:30 AM
NOTE NEW TIME of 11:30! For all those of you travelling or just enjoying the weekend downtown with us, we will be brunching the following day at Aura on Sunday! If you're also looking for a great spot to brunch, feel free to book a table for your party at Aura for 11am by calling (250) 414-6739
To Be Announced
Sunday Morning Run
For those of you who'd like to get moving Sunday morning, join us for a run around the beautiful Victoria waterfront!
If you're interested in hearing more about this option, let us know via your RSVP and we'll send out an email closer to our date!
Travel
West Coast Vacation!
Thinking of turning it into a west-coast vacay?! We encourage that wholeheartedly!
With so many of you traveling from afar, we hope you'll take some time to explore this beautiful island of ours.
Make sure to let us know what days you'll be in town, before or after, so we can give you fair warning for any adventures you may want to participate in (hiking, running, beaching, winery touring, patio-hopping, or the like!).
Getting In
If you are travelling from outside of BC, you will be flying into the Victoria International Airport (YYJ). The airport is about a 30 minute drive from downtown Victoria. Airport shuttles are available, in addition to taxis. We recommend considering renting a car so you can really explore the Victoria area!
Inn at Laurel Point, Montreal Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Inn at Laurel Point is hosting our wedding and is our suggested downtown accommodation option for guests. Please let the front desk know you are with our group when booking in.
*GUESTS: Please note that the Inn at Laurel Point is undergoing a remediation project on the Erickson Wing balconies. During March 2022 they anticipate level 3 and 4 to be underway with the project.
The construction is scheduled to take place Monday to Friday during regular business hours. The hotel does not anticipate this project to be particularly noisy, but any high noise periods are scheduled to take place between 10am and 2pm when guests are likely out exploring the city.
The remediation project is on the Erickson Wing only. The Laurel Wing does not require balcony remediation.
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, Kingston Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Located right on the water in downtown Victoria, with stunning ocean views, and next door to the Inn at Laurel Point, this hotel is a great option for guests who may be concerned about the construction noise happening at the Inn at Laurel Point due to the remediation project on the Erickson Wing balconies.
Stay in Victoria
There are plenty of Airbnb hosts within the area offering fun, unique places to stay.
Just a note, we suggest searching the James Bay Area neighbourhood, Fairfield (our neighbourhood!) or anywhere within the downtown core.
Things to do in Victoria
Our Favourite Local Restaurants To Try
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
What will the weather be like?
Welcome to the west coast, all of you out-of-towners! The weather here can be funny. During the day, the weather in Victoria should be beautiful (especially considering where some of you are traveling from!), but will get chilly at night. Please bring some warm layers for the evening, but trust us, you can leave your parka at home. It's cherry blossom season while you are here and Victoria will be in bloom!
Where should I park?
If you are driving, there's lots of available parking right at the hotel in addition to street parking in the surrounding area.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, but our reception will be inside.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos during the cocktail hour and reception. However, we are asking guests to please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
What are the COVID protocols?
COVID protocols have recently relaxed in BC. The only outstanding restriction is mandatory vaccinations. Laurel Point will be checking proof of vaccination as you enter the ceremony. Please ensure you have your Proof of Vaccination & Piece of ID ready! See below for more details.
People from BC:
You will require your BC Vaccine Card with scannable QR code and Valid Government Photo ID
People from other Canadian provinces or territories must show:
Provincial/territorial vaccine record or federal proof of vaccination
Valid government photo ID
International visitors must show:
Proof of vaccination they used to enter Canada
Passport
How do I provide proof of vaccination?
For BC residents, if you do not already have your proof of vaccination, you can log in securely to the Health Gateway:
To log in securely, you need to provide your:
Date of birth + Personal Health Number (PHN) + Date you got dose 1 or dose 2
After you've securely logged in, you have 3 options:
Select "Save a copy" and save the digital copy to your device photo album or downloads folder
Save a screenshot to your device
Print a paper copy
People from other provinces or territories must show:
Provincially/territorially officially recognized vaccine record
Valid government photo ID
International visitors must show:
Proof of vaccination they used to enter Canada
Passport
We have some great photos to share. What's the best way to do this?
We are glad you asked! Nadia's sister, Jessica, is putting together a slideshow to share with everyone on wedding day and would love to include photos you might have from special moments with us! The best way to get these to Jessica is via email - tatlowj@gmail.com
How should I contact with questions?
Please contact our wedding planner, Sara Stevenson from The Good Party. Sara can be reached via email to: sara@thegoodparty.ca
Registry
Your presence is present enough, but for those who wish to contribute, please choose a gift from our wedding registry.
Please click the "hitchd" button below or head to www.hitchd.com/nadiaandjames to view our registry!