Welcome, we are so excited to celebrate our big day with you!
Our wedding day is just one of many in our story, but we are excited to get to celebrate shared adventures, quiet moments, long conversations, and the friends and family who have loved us, challenged us, and supported us along the way.
You’ll find information about the venue, local hotels, recommendations for our favorite things to do in the area, and the RSVP link.
Thank you for being in our individual lives and now part of our story together. We hope to see you soon.
- Ned and Alyssa
18 July 2026 in Seattle
Our venue, Court in the Square, is nestled in the heart of Pioneer Square in Seattle, Washington. It features a beautiful six-story glass atrium connecting two historic brick buildings.
Court in the Square - 401 2nd Ave S. Seattle, WA 98104
Wedding Weekend Events
Friday, July 17th
Friends and Family Mixer
Please join us for a casual family and friends mixer the evening before the wedding. Feel free to drop by to share a quick beverage and light hors d’oeuvres.
Timeline
3:30 - 6:30 pm: Drinks & Light Snacks Available
Location
Good Bar — 240 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Saturday, July 18th
Ceremony & Reception
This is the main event! The Ceremony will begin promptly at 5 pm. Dinner will be served after the Ceremony with mingling and dancing to follow.
Timeline
4:30 pm: Doors Open
5:00 pm: Ceremony Begins
6:45 pm: Dinner
Late: Events conclude
Location
Court in the Square — 401 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Sunday, July 19th
Post-Wedding “Cruise”
Join us for a relaxed post-wedding BYO (or Buy on Board) “Bye-Brunch”/Post-Wedding Picnic, taking the same Seattle/Bremerton ferry we rode frequently when we first started dating.
Timeline
11:10 am: WSF Ferry to Bremerton
1:30 pm: WSF Ferry to Seattle
Location
Seattle Ferry Terminal — 801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104
Color Palette
Our wedding colors draw inspiration from rich, romantic tones - shades of red ranging from scarlet to deep maroon, accented with silver and gold and grounded in black and charcoal gray as our base neutrals (to contrast one white dress). Think brilliant rubies and dark garnets (our birthstones), pinot noir wine, roses, fresh strawberries, or the deep red hue of a Sockeye Salmon as it swims through crystal clear waters. You may also note some inspiration from WSU’s Crimson and Gray, and Hopkins’ Maroon and Grey.
Feel free to match the color palette if it inspires you!
Suggested Attire
Coat and Tie/Semi-Formal
We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident. If you’d love an excuse to dress to the nines, this is the moment — we invite you to dress up, lean into the color palette and have fun. If you’d rather wear something you love and are comfortable in, that’s perfect too.
On a practical note: if you plan to dance (Alyssa hopes you do), consider bringing a pair of comfortable shoes to change into later in the evening.
There are lots of excellent hotels and Airbnbs in Seattle! We did not reserve a room block, so please book wherever you’ll be most comfortable. Below are a few recommendations in different neighborhoods and price ranges to help get you started.
Hotel Information: Where People are Staying
Steps from the wedding venue, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square is the most conveniently located and where Ned and Alyssa will be staying.
Also nearby the venue, Populous Hotel is a boutique hotel focused on environmental stewardship and sustainability. Their restaurant also has great artisan snacks and cocktails.
The CitizenM Seattle Pioneer Square grew alongside our relationship, and we caught snippets of its construction progress late at night sprinting to catch ferries.
Coast Gateway Hotel at SEA airport is where Ned and Alyssa often stay when visiting Seattle. Walking distance to the airport (visible from S gates), the traveler centric hotel is an easy 1-line ride or Uber to the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please RSVP by June 1st to ensure we have time to finalize plans with our vendors.
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We do NOT have a room block for hotels. Seattle boasts a variety of hotels and Airbnbs to accommodate differing budgets and preferences. Please see the “Hotel Information: Where People are Staying” section above for some suggestions.
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Please note the number of seats reserved in your honor on your invite. Due to venue capacity constraints, we are unable to accommodate additional guests. Thank you!
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The ceremony and reception will be held indoors, however as with most buildings in Seattle, some areas of the venue do not have strong air conditioning and summer can be very warm. Please check the weather and dress accordingly and comfortably.
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While we adore your little ones, this is an adult-only event and we ask that you leave your children at home and enjoy an evening out. We welcome children at the pre and post events. Please contact us individually if this will inhibit your ability to attend and we will do our best to accommodate on a case by case basis.
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Please do NOT take photos during the ceremony as we will have a professional photographer on site and encourage you to be present with us. While we will have a photographer for the entire event, we welcome you take photos before and after the ceremony and during the reception.
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Please note any restrictions on the RVSP response form, thank you!
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While there is not designated parking on site, there is ample street and paid parking in the vicinity. We strongly encourage you to utilize ride share options or public transportation, especially if you have any alcohol. We want everyone to make it home safe!
General Information
Our wedding venue is easy to reach and well-connected. The two nearby airports are Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA) and Paine Field (PAE). SEA offers convenient Link Light Rail service directly into downtown, with a stop just steps from the venue. Amtrak also serves King Street Station, located nearby, and the Seattle ferry terminal is just a short walk away. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely available and often the simplest option. There is no dedicated parking at the venue, but paid street parking and nearby garages are available. If you plan on enjoying the bar, we strongly recommend not driving - your safety is important to us and we want everyone to get home safely!
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Transportation
Summer in Seattle is beautiful, and can be a little unpredictable. It can be very warm and sunny during the day, and cooler in the evenings once the sun goes down, with occasional precipitation. We recommend dressing in layers so you’re comfortable throughout the day and checking the weather to be able to adequately prepare. While our ceremony and reception will be indoors, the venue is not fully air-conditioned and may be warm, especially during the ceremony when the summer sun is at its warmest. You may also spend some time outside before or after the events, so please plan accordingly.
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Weather
We’re excited for many of you to experience Seattle for the first time! It’s a beautiful, vibrant city with incredible food, waterfront views, and so much to explore. We invite you to enjoy the waterfront and enjoy all the Pacific Northwest gem has to offer. As with any major city, it’s wise to stay aware of your surroundings and take simple precautions: stick to well-lit areas at night, keep belongings secure, and use rideshare services if you’re unfamiliar with the area and want to explore further. Seattle is welcoming and easy to navigate, especially in the neighborhoods where our wedding events will take place. We can’t wait for you to enjoy it with us!
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Visiting the City
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Food and Drink
Dinner, dessert, and wine/beer will be provided during the wedding reception, and light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided during the “Family and Friends Mixer” on Friday afternoon. For cheap eats, Ned and Alyssa are fond of Ivar’s for clam chowder and Dick’s Drive-In for burgers. A few of our favorite higher-end recommendations are Purple Cafe and Wine Bar for excellent food and wine (including several excellent gluten-free options) and the Fog Room for a view of the city, excellent French fries, and good cocktails. Seattle is full of amazing restaurants that meet any cuisine preference, budget, and can accommodate even the pickiest eaters.
Our Story
Ned and Alyssa bumbled into each other in Seattle in early 2022 and have been on quite the adventure together ever since. They were both fairly new to the Seattle area, with Ned stationed in Bremerton by the Navy, and Alyssa moving to the “big city” after COVID. Over the past few years, they have had 7 different addresses, held 7 different job roles, visited 6 continents together, and even though they currently live 1,747 miles apart, they have found “the one” in each other.
They like living life in the margins - working hard, playing hard, and making the most of the time they have. Many of their favorite moments together have been in motion, whether on an airplane, train, boat, or in an automobile. Ned and Alyssa make every second count, racing to see as much as possible while barely making a flight or catching a departing train. While the quiet, calm moments are fleeting, they also enjoy companionable silence and the presence of each other’s company.
While Alyssa and Ned have several surface-level similarities, including being tall, having engineer degrees, being amateur Scotch connoisseurs, and enjoying the outdoors, the ocean, steak and seafood, they also share many values, like the importance of close family and supporting those they love, even when their “check engine” light is on.
They are both practical people, but there are some serendipitous moments that led them to being at the right place at the right time - call it coincidence, synchronicity, quantum entanglement, or the red thread of fate, but between matching birthmarks and magical moments, there is something special about their story. One of their favorite moments is taking a picture of each other at the exact same moment during sunset weeks before they met - Alyssa taking a picture of the Seattle skyline from the ferry, and Ned taking a picture of a particular ferry from the Seattle shore.
Our Favorite Things to do in Seattle
South Lake Union
If you’re looking for some freshwater fun, check out South Lake Union for water sports like kayaking, sailing, paddleboarding, or even take a Kenmore Air floatplane for a flightseeing tour. If you enjoy history, be sure to check out the Center for Wooden Boats or the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), which is one of Alyssa’s favorites (that Ned hasn’t visted quite yet).
Museums of Flight
The Museum of Flight holds one of the largest air and space collections in the United States and is an excellent place to visit if you’re interested in air and/or space. If you have time and are interested in a slightly longer trip, check out the Boeing Future of Flight museum and factory tour at Paine Field. Be sure to check out the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and satellite sections.
Walks & Views
Seattle has great views and excellent walks in every direction. Check out the iconic Pike Place Market (be sure to check out the wild Alaska salmon tossing fishmongers), the Seattle Waterfront which includes Miner’s Landing Pier 57 and the Seattle Aquarium, or if you’re looking for more elevation and dramatic views of the sound and the city check out Kerry Park.