Love is many things, none of them logical

Melanie & Rory

We invite you to revel

on the twenty-sixth day of September, in the year two thousand twenty-six

Send Word Our Tale
The Tale Unfolds Below

September 26, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Order of the Day

Programme of Festivities

From welcome cup to firelit revel — the unfolding of our wedding day.

  1. 3:30 PM

    Guest Arrival

    Welcome cups poured beneath the rose-bowers.

  2. 4:00 PM

    The Ceremony

    Vows exchanged beneath the elven arches.

  3. 4:30 PM

    Maypole

    A ribbon dance and a toast to open the games.

  4. 5:00 PM

    The Tournament

    Trials of skill and merriment — the champion wins a Sword of Ceremony.

  5. 6:00 PM

    The Feast

    Long tables set near sunset; bread broken, cups raised.

  6. 7:00 PM

    Speeches

    Words of love, wit, and wisdom — raise a cup and lend thine ear.

  7. 7:30 – 10:00 PM

    Dancing

    Lanterns lit, music kindled — take to the floor till the last embers fade.

A Chronicle of Two

Our Story

A meeting, a wandering, a vow — how two paths became one, told briefly.

Upon the golden shores of Point Dume, two strangers arrived seeking only sunshine and sea air. Yet fate, as it often does, had other plans.

They met by chance, but it felt as though their souls had always known one another. What began as a simple conversation became hours of laughter, dreams, and stories shared beside the sea. As the sun slipped beneath the horizon, they watched their first sunset together, unaware they were witnessing the beginning of a love story all their own.

The years that followed unfolded like a fairy tale — filled with adventures near and far, moments of wonder, and a love that grew stronger with every passing season.

And now, after all the miles traveled and memories made, they invite you to witness the next chapter of their story as they pledge a lifetime of devotion, partnership, and love.

For this is not merely the tale of how they met, but of two souls finding their way back to one another — and choosing, every day thereafter, to remain side by side.

As you wish.

A Word to Our Guests

Of attire

Attire

Renaissance faire is the spirit of the day — tunics, gowns, doublets, corsets, leather and lace. A touch of fantasy is welcome too: a fairy wing, a flower crown, or a wizard's robe if the mood takes thee.

Celebration Attire

Renfaire-adjacent or formal attire — desired, but not required.

Thy Quest

Finding the Villa

A journey to the heart of Malibu — the map and address below shall lead thee true.

Map showing the journey to Elven Arches in Malibu

Address

27044 Sea Vista Drive
Malibu, California 90265

By Road

  1. Travel along the northbound Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) toward Malibu.
  2. Turn right onto Sea Vista Drive.
  3. Follow Sea Vista Drive to its end — watch for our markers to guide thee in.

A Word on the Road

The coast road can grow crowded — kindly allow extra time for traffic so thou art not hurried. Thou art most welcome to arrive early and settle in before the ceremony begins.

A Note on Gifts

A Gift Toward Our Future

We are a young couple making our way in the realm — together a good while now, and building the life ahead. Your company on the day is the truest gift of all. For those who wish to celebrate us further, a contribution toward our future together would be cherished. There is no expectation, only gratitude.

Send a Gift

Click above to send a contribution before the day — or look for the wishing-box on the night, where cards and gifts shall be gladly received.

Heraldic crest — sun and moon shield with crossed weapons

Festivities & Trials of Skill

Tournament of the Sun and the Moon

Hear ye, hear ye — knights, scholars, and merry-folk are summoned to contests of valour, wit, and good cheer. Five trials await; glory to the victors.

Archery

Test thine aim against the bullseye, as the elven-folk of old.

Crossbow

Heavier than archery, harder than it looks — aim for the target, not thy boots.

Javelins & Dragons

Hurl the spear at scaly foes — slay the wyrm, win renown.

Castle Siege

Load the trebuchet, loose the stone — bring down the keep's high walls.

Gravity Puzzles

Balance stones & weigh the scales — outwit the unseen hand.

Darts

Steady the hand as the friars of old — pierce the painted board with pointed wit.

The Champion's Boon

The victor of greatest renown shall be presented at the feast with a Sword of Ceremony — steel freshly forged and of the finest quality, to be borne home as a token of triumph.

The Minstrels' Roll

Songs for the Revel

What song shall set thy feet to dancing? Add a tune to our shared book of music — that the night might ring with what thou lovest most.

Send us a song

Search for a tune and tap Add — it comes straight to us and we'll set it upon the playlist.

By Letter or by Raven

Send Word

Reply by August 1st, that we may set thy place at the table and pour thy welcome cup.

Kindly send word no later than August 1st.