Save the date — 12 September 2026 at Fernwood Gardens. Kindly RSVP by the first of August.
12 September 2026 · Fernwood Gardens, Portland
We're getting married among the greenery, and we'd love for you to be there. Wander through our story below, find every detail you'll need for the day, and let us know you're coming.
Our story in pictures
The chapters that brought us here — how we met, the proposal in the fern garden, our engagement portraits, and a first look at the venue. Click any photo to open the full collection.
The day, at a glance
Three things to keep in mind as you plan your trip to celebrate with us. Everything else — the full timeline, travel notes, and registry — is just a scroll away.
Both the ceremony and the celebration happen outside, among the ferns and glasshouses of Fernwood Gardens. Dress for a warm September afternoon that softens into a cool evening, and choose shoes that are happy on grass and gravel.
Ceremony, dinner, and dancing all unfold in the same garden, so once you arrive you can settle in for the whole evening. Parking is on-site, and we'll have a shuttle running from the hotel for anyone who'd rather leave the car behind.
Kindly send your response by the first of August so we can give the caterer a final count and save you a seat at the right table. The RSVP form takes about a minute, and you can note any dietary needs there too.
Order of the day
A loose map of the twelfth of September so you know when to arrive and what to look forward to. Come a little early — the garden is at its best in the late-afternoon light.
Gates open at four. Follow the eucalyptus-lined path to the glasshouse lawn, where you'll find sparkling elderflower, iced tea, and a shaded spot to catch up before we begin. Please find your seat by twenty past — we start right on time.
We'll exchange our vows beneath the old magnolia at half past four. It's a short and heartfelt service, about half an hour, entirely outdoors on the grass. Feel free to be present with us — our photographer will capture everything, so phones tucked away, please.
After the ceremony, wander the walled garden with a drink in hand while we steal away for a few portraits. There'll be canapés, a botanical gin bar, and plenty of quiet corners among the ferns to sit and talk as the light turns golden.
A long-table dinner under the string lights, a few speeches we promise to keep brief, and then the band strikes up. We'll dance until the garden closes at eleven, when the shuttle will be waiting to carry everyone safely back to the hotel.
Getting there
The essentials for your trip, gathered in one place — where to be and where to sleep. Reach out any time if a question isn't answered here.
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The LaurelHotel
Travelling from out of town? Email us at hello@rowanandelise.example and we'll help with directions and recommendations.
Gifts
Truly, your presence is all we're hoping for — but for those who've asked, here's the short version.
No giftsrequired
Kind words
I've watched these two grow into the calmest, kindest version of themselves whenever they're together. If you know them, you already know this wedding is going to be pure joy.
From the day Rowan brought Elise home for dinner, we knew. She finishes his sentences and laughs at the jokes even we've stopped laughing at. We couldn't be happier to gain a daughter.
Best man is a big word, but standing up for Rowan is the easiest yes I've ever given. Come thirsty, come ready to dance, and bring tissues for the vows — you'll need them.
Good to know
We've tried to give everyone we love a seat, so please check your invitation for the names listed — that's your party. It's an adults-only evening after the ceremony, with the happy exception of our nieces and nephews. If travel makes childcare tricky, just get in touch and we'll help you sort something out.
Let us know you're coming by the first of August — we can't wait to have you in the garden with us.
